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Luminous vs Creation 1984

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

Updated 1,176 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Creation 1984 takes 3 of 4 categories.

  • Luminous

    Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Creation 1984

    Choose it for a woody and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Luminous1/4
Creation 19843/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Creation 1984
Sillage & projection
Creation 1984
Value for money
Luminous
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
LuminousDilís Parfum
Creation 1984Ted Lapidus
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.67/ 5 · 6 votes
Have 23%Had 0%Want 77%
3.87/ 5 · 1,170 votes
Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
17%Love
50%Like
17%Ok
17%Dislike
0%Hate

6 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
⏱ Longevity50
〰 Sillage42
♥ Love / hate67
⏱ Longevity80
〰 Sillage73
♥ Love / hate72
Category winners

LongevityCreation 1984

SillageCreation 1984

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value67
¤ Price value64
Category winnerLuminousBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
white floral100%
floral92%
musky84%
fruity77%
powdery69%
rose61%
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
Top15 to 30 minutes
NarcissusFruitsPeachLemon
Heart1 to 2 hours
Floral NotesJasmineLily of the ValleyRose
Base2 to 4 hours
MuskWoody NotesSandalwoodDry Wood
Top
GalbanumMangoBlack CurrantPassionfruitPeachBergamotNeroliLemon
Heart
NarcissusCarnationTuberoseYlang-YlangOrrisGardeniaLily-of-the-ValleyJasmine
Base
OakmossVetiverSandalwoodPatchouliAmberMuskVanilla
InformationalShared notesNarcissus, Peach, Lemon and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Luminous, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer67
Fall0
Winter0
Day100
Night–
Spring84
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex0
Women100
Men2
Unisex29
Women69
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#65,878

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#2,621

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews55

Category winnerCreation 1984Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Luminous by Dilís Parfum is a bright floral fruity perfume designed for daytime wear. The fragrance opens with a sharp burst of lemon, juicy peach, sweet mixed fruits, and crisp narcissus. As the initial citrus sparkle softens, a dewy bouquet of lily of the valley, jasmine, and rose takes center stage, creating an air…

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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Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Luminous or Creation 1984?

Creation 1984 takes 3 of 4 categories. Luminous is rated 3.67/5 from 6 votes; Creation 1984 is rated 3.87/5 from 1,170 votes. Choose Luminous for a white floral and floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Creation 1984 for a woody and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Luminous or Creation 1984?

Creation 1984 lasts longest (Creation 1984 80/100, Luminous 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Luminous or Creation 1984?

Creation 1984 projects furthest (Creation 1984 73/100, Luminous 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Luminous and Creation 1984 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 19% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral accords. Common notes include Narcissus, Peach, Lemon and Jasmine.

Is Luminous or Creation 1984 better for summer or winter?

Luminous suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Luminous and Creation 1984?

Luminous has top notes of Narcissus, Fruits, Peach and Lemon, heart notes of Floral Notes, Jasmine, Lily of the Valley and Rose, a base of Musk, Woody Notes, Sandalwood and Dry Wood. 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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