Marina De Bourbon vs Creation 1984
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
14%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Creation 1984 takes 5 of 7 categories.
Marina De BourbonChoose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Creation 1984Choose it for a woody and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Marina De Bourbon2/7
Creation 19845/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Creation 1984
- Community sentiment
- Creation 1984
- Longevity
- Creation 1984
- Sillage & projection
- Creation 1984
- Value for money
- Marina De Bourbon
- Versatility
- Marina De Bourbon
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Creation 1984
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Marina De BourbonPrincesse Marina De BourbonCreation 1984Ted LapidusWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.71/ 5 · 2,754 votes
Have 42%Had 42%Want 16%
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 hate22%Love
51%Like
5%Ok
21%Dislike
1%Hate
2,754 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 winnerMarina De BourbonBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfruity100%
sweet83%
vanilla65%
fresh48%
aromatic30%
woody100%
green92%
aromatic84%
earthy77%
white floral69%
mossy61%
Scent match14%Clearly different · both aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15 to 30 minutes
CassisWatermelonLemon
Heart2 to 3 hours
PassionfruitYlang-YlangJasmine
Base4 to 6 hours
Exotic FruitsVanillaPeachRaspberry
Top
GalbanumMangoBlack CurrantPassionfruitPeachBergamotNeroliLemon
Heart
NarcissusCarnationTuberoseYlang-YlangOrrisGardeniaLily-of-the-ValleyJasmine
Base
OakmossVetiverSandalwoodPatchouliAmberMuskVanilla
InformationalShared notesLemon, Passionfruit, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Marina De Bourbon, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring62
Summer42
Fall100
Winter99
Day100
Night73
Spring84
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerMarina De BourbonMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#6,672
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews84
Overall rank#2,621
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews55
Category winnerCreation 1984Higher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMarina De Bourbon by Princesse Marina De Bourbon is a 1994 floral fruity fragrance defined by dense sweetness and rich fruit nectar. The opening delivers a sharp burst of cassis, watery watermelon, and tangy lemon. As it settles, tropical passionfruit blends with sunny ylang-ylang and clean jasmine in the heart, creat…
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, Marina De Bourbon or Creation 1984?
Creation 1984 takes 5 of 7 categories. Marina De Bourbon is rated 3.71/5 from 2,754 votes; Creation 1984 is rated 3.87/5 from 1,170 votes. Choose Marina De Bourbon for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, 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, Marina De Bourbon or Creation 1984?
Creation 1984 lasts longest (Creation 1984 80/100, Marina De Bourbon 68/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Marina De Bourbon or Creation 1984?
Creation 1984 projects furthest (Creation 1984 73/100, Marina De Bourbon 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Marina De Bourbon and Creation 1984 smell similar?
Clearly different: a 14% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic accords. Common notes include Lemon, Passionfruit, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine.
Is Marina De Bourbon or Creation 1984 better for summer or winter?
For summer, Marina De Bourbon is the stronger pick. For winter, Creation 1984 is the stronger pick. Marina De Bourbon suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Marina De Bourbon and Creation 1984?
Marina De Bourbon has top notes of Cassis, Watermelon and Lemon, heart notes of Passionfruit, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine, a base of Exotic Fruits, Vanilla, Peach and Raspberry. 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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