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Magnifica vs Creation 1984

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

Updated 1,321 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Creation 1984 takes 5 of 7 categories.

  • Magnifica

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

  • Creation 1984

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

Magnifica1/7
Creation 19845/7
Ratings & consensus
Creation 1984
Community sentiment
Tie
Longevity
Creation 1984
Sillage & projection
Creation 1984
Value for money
Creation 1984
Versatility
Magnifica
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Creation 1984

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
MagnificaFurla
Creation 1984Ted Lapidus
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.75/ 5 · 151 votes
Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%
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
18%Love
52%Like
21%Ok
7%Dislike
3%Hate

151 votes

28%Love
51%Like
2%Ok
18%Dislike
1%Hate

1,170 votes

Category winnerTieMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity52
〰 Sillage44
♥ Love / hate69
⏱ Longevity80
〰 Sillage73
♥ Love / hate72
Category winners

LongevityCreation 1984

SillageCreation 1984

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value53
¤ Price value64
Category winnerCreation 1984Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
white floral100%
fruity92%
powdery84%
lavender77%
sweet69%
citrus61%
woody100%
green92%
aromatic84%
earthy77%
white floral69%
mossy61%
Scent match18%Clearly different · both white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15-30 mins
PeachBlue LavenderMandarin Orange
Heart2-3 hrs
GardeniaLily-of-the-ValleyWhite Rose
Base3-5 hrs
SandalwoodOrchidAmber
Top
GalbanumMangoBlack CurrantPassionfruitPeachBergamotNeroliLemon
Heart
NarcissusCarnationTuberoseYlang-YlangOrrisGardeniaLily-of-the-ValleyJasmine
Base
OakmossVetiverSandalwoodPatchouliAmberMuskVanilla
InformationalShared notesPeach, Gardenia, Lily-of-the-Valley and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Magnifica, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer76
Fall0
Winter38
Day100
Night32
Spring84
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerMagnificaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men3
Unisex1
Women96
Work 38%Casual 35%Date 19%Party 9%
Men2
Unisex29
Women69
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,021

PerfumerCarine Boin

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#2,450

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews55

Category winnerCreation 1984Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Furla Magnifica brings an easy, cheerful spin to the classic white floral family. The first spray delivers a bright splash of juicy peach and tart mandarin orange, cut quickly by a clean touch of blue lavender. Within twenty minutes, the citrus settles down. Creamy gardenia and dewy white rose take over the center of …

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Magnifica or Creation 1984?

Creation 1984 takes 5 of 7 categories. Magnifica is rated 3.75/5 from 151 votes; Creation 1984 is rated 3.87/5 from 1,170 votes. Choose Magnifica for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Creation 1984 for a woody and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Magnifica or Creation 1984?

Creation 1984 lasts longest (Creation 1984 80/100, Magnifica 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Magnifica or Creation 1984?

Creation 1984 projects furthest (Creation 1984 73/100, Magnifica 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Magnifica and Creation 1984 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 18% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral accords. Common notes include Peach, Gardenia, Lily-of-the-Valley and Sandalwood.

Is Magnifica or Creation 1984 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Magnifica is the stronger pick. For winter, Creation 1984 is the stronger pick. Magnifica suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Magnifica and Creation 1984?

Magnifica has top notes of Peach, Blue Lavender and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Gardenia, Lily-of-the-Valley and White Rose, a base of Sandalwood, Orchid and Amber. 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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