Mango vs Creation 1984
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
6%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Creation 1984 takes 6 of 7 categories.
MangoChoose it for a fruity and tropical character. Wins on versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Creation 1984Choose it for a woody and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Mango1/7
Creation 19846/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Creation 1984
- Community sentiment
- Creation 1984
- Longevity
- Creation 1984
- Sillage & projection
- Creation 1984
- Value for money
- Creation 1984
- Versatility
- Mango
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Creation 1984
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
MangoMax PhilipCreation 1984Ted LapidusWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.74/ 5 · 175 votes
Have 33%Had 23%Want 44%
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 hate16%Love
35%Like
24%Ok
19%Dislike
5%Hate
166 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 familyfruity100%
tropical92%
sweet84%
citrus77%
musky69%
floral61%
woody100%
green92%
aromatic84%
earthy77%
white floral69%
mossy61%
Scent match6%Clearly different
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
MangoOrangeMandarin OrangeViolet
Heart
Ylang-YlangFrangipaniMango Blossom
Base
MuskBlack CurrantRed Wine
Top
GalbanumMangoBlack CurrantPassionfruitPeachBergamotNeroliLemon
Heart
NarcissusCarnationTuberoseYlang-YlangOrrisGardeniaLily-of-the-ValleyJasmine
Base
OakmossVetiverSandalwoodPatchouliAmberMuskVanilla
InformationalShared notesMango, Ylang-Ylang, Musk and Black Currant. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring84
Summer100
Fall64
Winter36
Day100
Night42
Spring84
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerMangoMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#14,494
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews20
Overall rank#2,675
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews55
Category winnerCreation 1984Higher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMax Philip Mango centers on a ripe, realistic mango note that smells juicy, sweet, and very tropical from the start. Citrus gives it extra brightness, while a musky, lightly floral drydown can feel creamy, powdery, and a touch wine-like. It suits warm weather best and will appeal most to anyone who wants fruit to stay…
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, Mango or Creation 1984?
Creation 1984 takes 6 of 7 categories. Mango is rated 3.74/5 from 175 votes; Creation 1984 is rated 3.87/5 from 1,170 votes. Choose Mango for a fruity and tropical character. Wins on versatility. Best in summer, 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, Mango or Creation 1984?
Creation 1984 lasts longest (Creation 1984 80/100, Mango 65/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Mango or Creation 1984?
Creation 1984 projects furthest (Creation 1984 73/100, Mango 59/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Mango and Creation 1984 smell similar?
Clearly different: a 6% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Mango, Ylang-Ylang, Musk and Black Currant.
Is Mango or Creation 1984 better for summer or winter?
For summer, Mango is the stronger pick. For winter, Creation 1984 is the stronger pick. Mango suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Mango and Creation 1984?
Mango has top notes of Mango, Orange, Mandarin Orange and Violet, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Frangipani and Mango Blossom, a base of Musk, Black Currant and Red Wine. 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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