Fragrance comparison

Magic Night vs Creation 1984

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,182 ratings analysed

Magic Night

Ascania

3.1712 votes

Rank #70,314 GreenWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Creation 1984

Ted Lapidus

3.871,170 votes

Rank #2,675 WoodyGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Creation 1984 takes 4 of 5 categories.

Magic Night
Choose it for a green and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, day or night wear.
Creation 1984
Choose it for a woody and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Magic Night1/5

Creation 19844/5

Ratings & consensus: Creation 1984
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Creation 1984
Sillage & projection: Creation 1984
Value for money: Magic Night
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

Magic NightAscania

Creation 1984Ted Lapidus

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.17/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 60%Had 17%Want 24%

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 hate

0%Love

58%Like

8%Ok

25%Dislike

8%Hate

12 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

⏱ Longevity45

〰 Sillage31

♥ Love / hate54

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityCreation 1984

SillageCreation 1984

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price value64

Category winnerMagic NightBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

woody92%

floral84%

rose77%

fruity69%

sweet61%

woody100%

green92%

aromatic84%

earthy77%

white floral69%

mossy61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both green and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Bulgarian RoseBergamotHyacinthGalbanumRaspberryBlack Currant BlossomBlack currant leaf

Heart

NarcissusCedarLily-of-the-ValleyYlang-YlangTuberoseHoney

Base

PatchouliOakmossMuskSandalSpicesVetiver

Top

GalbanumMangoBlack CurrantPassionfruitPeachBergamotNeroliLemon

Heart

NarcissusCarnationTuberoseYlang-YlangOrrisGardeniaLily-of-the-ValleyJasmine

Base

OakmossVetiverSandalwoodPatchouliAmberMuskVanilla

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer25

Fall75

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring84

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Men2

Unisex29

Women69

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#70,314

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#2,675

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews55

Category winnerCreation 1984Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Magic Night is a green floral with a vintage-leaning shape, opening on rose, blackcurrant leaf and galbanum before moving into honeyed white florals and a mossy, woody base. It looks best for someone who enjoys sharper floral structure over soft sweetness, and its quieter projection suggests a sample-first buy if you …

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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, Magic Night or Creation 1984?

Creation 1984 takes 4 of 5 categories. Magic Night is rated 3.17/5 from 12 votes; Creation 1984 is rated 3.87/5 from 1,170 votes. Choose Magic Night for a green and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, day or night wear. Choose Creation 1984 for a woody and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Magic Night or Creation 1984?

Creation 1984 lasts longest (Creation 1984 80/100, Magic Night 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Magic Night or Creation 1984?

Creation 1984 projects furthest (Creation 1984 73/100, Magic Night 31/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Magic Night and Creation 1984 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Galbanum, Narcissus and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is Magic Night or Creation 1984 better for summer or winter?

Magic Night suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Magic Night and Creation 1984?

Magic Night has top notes of Bulgarian Rose, Bergamot, Hyacinth and Galbanum, heart notes of Narcissus, Cedar, Lily-of-the-Valley and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Patchouli, Oakmoss, Musk and Sandal. 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.