Lesedi La Rona I vs Creation 1984
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
33%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Creation 1984 takes 6 of 7 categories.
Lesedi La Rona IChoose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Creation 1984Choose it for a woody and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Lesedi La Rona I1/7
Creation 19846/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Creation 1984
- Community sentiment
- Creation 1984
- Longevity
- Creation 1984
- Sillage & projection
- Creation 1984
- Value for money
- Creation 1984
- Versatility
- Lesedi La Rona I
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Creation 1984
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Lesedi La Rona IGraffCreation 1984Ted LapidusWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.78/ 5 · 36 votes
Have 24%Had 7%Want 69%
3.87/ 5 · 1,170 votes
Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%
Category winnerCreation 1984Rating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate25%Love
36%Like
31%Ok
8%Dislike
0%Hate
36 votes
28%Love
51%Like
2%Ok
18%Dislike
1%Hate
1,170 votes
Category winnerCreation 1984Most positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityCreation 1984
SillageCreation 1984
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerCreation 1984Best value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
powdery92%
musky84%
iris77%
earthy69%
rose61%
woody100%
green92%
aromatic84%
earthy77%
white floral69%
mossy61%
Scent match33%Clearly different · both woody and earthy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Pink PepperYlang-YlangBergamotMandarin OrangeGrapefruit
Heart
OrrisRoseEgyptian Jasmine
Base
White MuskPatchouliAmberLeatherSandalwoodCedarVetiverMoss
Top
GalbanumMangoBlack CurrantPassionfruitPeachBergamotNeroliLemon
Heart
NarcissusCarnationTuberoseYlang-YlangOrrisGardeniaLily-of-the-ValleyJasmine
Base
OakmossVetiverSandalwoodPatchouliAmberMuskVanilla
InformationalShared notesYlang-Ylang, Bergamot, Orris and Egyptian Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring57
Summer21
Fall100
Winter57
Day100
Night71
Spring84
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerLesedi La Rona IMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#21,715
PerfumerJulie Pluchet
Launched—
Reviews5
Overall rank#2,662
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews55
Category winnerCreation 1984Higher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotLesedi La Rona I by Graff opens with a bright burst of bergamot, pink pepper, and tropical ylang-ylang before settling into a dense heart of buttery orris root and Egyptian jasmine. As the fragrance warms on skin during crisp autumn afternoons, base notes of patchouli, cedar, white musk, and soft leather emerge, givin…
Reviews →Creation 1984 by Ted Lapidus is a powerhouse chypre that clashes bitter galbanum with sweet mango. This vintage classic targets collectors who appreciate green oakmoss and complex, sunny floral blends. It projects a nostalgic, self-assured aura, perfect for cool spring days when you want a fragrance that cuts through …
Reviews →InformationalRead bothTaste is personal
How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Lesedi La Rona I or Creation 1984?
Creation 1984 takes 6 of 7 categories. Lesedi La Rona I is rated 3.78/5 from 36 votes; Creation 1984 is rated 3.87/5 from 1,170 votes. Choose Lesedi La Rona I for a woody and powdery character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Creation 1984 for a woody and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Lesedi La Rona I or Creation 1984?
Creation 1984 lasts longest (Creation 1984 80/100, Lesedi La Rona I 69/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Lesedi La Rona I or Creation 1984?
Creation 1984 projects furthest (Creation 1984 73/100, Lesedi La Rona I 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Lesedi La Rona I and Creation 1984 smell similar?
Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and earthy accords. Common notes include Ylang-Ylang, Bergamot, Orris and Egyptian Jasmine.
Is Lesedi La Rona I or Creation 1984 better for summer or winter?
For summer, Lesedi La Rona I is the stronger pick. For winter, Creation 1984 is the stronger pick. Lesedi La Rona I suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Lesedi La Rona I and Creation 1984?
Lesedi La Rona I has top notes of Pink Pepper, Ylang-Ylang, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Orris, Rose and Egyptian Jasmine, a base of White Musk, Patchouli, Amber and Leather. Creation 1984 has top notes of Galbanum, Mango, Black Currant and Passionfruit, heart notes of Narcissus, Carnation, Tuberose and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Sandalwood and Patchouli.
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