Fragrance comparison

Lofty vs Creation 1984

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 14 Nov 2026 1,185 ratings analysed

3 wins

Lofty

MAIOS

4.3315 votes

Rank #45,675 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

19%scent match

Clearly different

Creation 1984

Ted Lapidus

3.871,170 votes

Rank #2,662 WoodyGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lofty takes 3 of 5 categories.

Lofty
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Creation 1984
Choose it for a woody and green character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Lofty3/5

Creation 19841/5

Ratings & consensus: Lofty
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Lofty
Value for money: Lofty
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Creation 1984

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

LoftyMAIOS

Creation 1984Ted Lapidus

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 48%Had 22%Want 30%

3.87/ 5 · 1,170 votes

Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%

Category winnerLoftyRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

7%Like

20%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

28%Love

51%Like

2%Ok

18%Dislike

1%Hate

1,170 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageLofty

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value91

¤ Price value64

Category winnerLoftyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

white floral91%

floral83%

violet74%

fresh65%

powdery56%

woody100%

green92%

aromatic84%

earthy77%

white floral69%

mossy61%

Scent match19%Clearly different · both white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

VioletBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart

Lily-of-the-ValleyCarnation

Base

SandalwoodVetiverPatchouli

Top

GalbanumMangoBlack CurrantPassionfruitPeachBergamotNeroliLemon

Heart

NarcissusCarnationTuberoseYlang-YlangOrrisGardeniaLily-of-the-ValleyJasmine

Base

OakmossVetiverSandalwoodPatchouliAmberMuskVanilla

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lily-of-the-Valley, Carnation and Sandalwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring83

Summer100

Fall83

Winter50

Day100

Night71

Spring84

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex27

Women73

Men2

Unisex29

Women69

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#45,675

PerfumerNatalie Gracia-Cetto

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#2,662

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews55

Category winnerCreation 1984Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Lofty by MAIOS is a floral woody musk scent built on a prominent violet heart. Launched in 2020, this perfume balances powdery floral notes against a grounding sandalwood and vetiver base. It performs best during temperate spring days when the gentle combination of bergamot and mandarin orange can shine without being …

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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 …

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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, Lofty or Creation 1984?

Lofty takes 3 of 5 categories. Lofty is rated 4.33/5 from 15 votes; Creation 1984 is rated 3.87/5 from 1,170 votes. Choose Lofty for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Creation 1984 for a woody and green character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Lofty or Creation 1984?

They last about the same: Lofty 80/100, Creation 1984 80/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Lofty or Creation 1984?

Lofty projects furthest (Lofty 80/100, Creation 1984 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lofty and Creation 1984 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 19% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lily-of-the-Valley, Carnation and Sandalwood.

Is Lofty or Creation 1984 better for summer or winter?

Lofty suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Lofty and Creation 1984?

Lofty has top notes of Violet, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley and Carnation, a base of Sandalwood, Vetiver and Patchouli. 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.