Fragrance comparison

N°22 Eau de Parfum vs Creation 1984

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 1,689 ratings analysed

N°22 Eau de Parfum

Chanel

4.20519 votes

Rank #27,130 White FloralFresh

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31%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Creation 1984

Ted Lapidus

3.871,170 votes

Rank #2,545 WoodyGreen

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Creation 1984 takes 4 of 7 categories.

N°22 Eau de Parfum
Choose it for a white floral and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Creation 1984
Choose it for a woody and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

N°22 Eau de Parfum3/7

Creation 19844/7

Ratings & consensus: N°22 Eau de Parfum
Community sentiment: N°22 Eau de Parfum
Longevity: Creation 1984
Sillage & projection: Creation 1984
Value for money: Creation 1984
Versatility: N°22 Eau de Parfum
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Creation 1984

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

N°22 Eau de ParfumChanel

Creation 1984Ted Lapidus

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.20/ 5 · 519 votes

Have 81%Had 19%Want 0%

3.87/ 5 · 1,170 votes

Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%

Category winnerN°22 Eau de ParfumRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

54%Love

26%Like

7%Ok

11%Dislike

2%Hate

519 votes

28%Love

51%Like

2%Ok

18%Dislike

1%Hate

1,170 votes

Category winnerN°22 Eau de ParfumMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityCreation 1984

SillageCreation 1984

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value33

¤ Price value64

Category winnerCreation 1984Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

fresh92%

aldehydic84%

yellow floral77%

tuberose69%

woody61%

woody100%

green92%

aromatic84%

earthy77%

white floral69%

mossy61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both white floral and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

AldehydesLily-of-the-ValleyNeroli

Heart2-4 hrs

Ylang-YlangTuberoseJasmineRose

Base6-10 hrs

VanillaVetiver

Top

GalbanumMangoBlack CurrantPassionfruitPeachBergamotNeroliLemon

Heart

NarcissusCarnationTuberoseYlang-YlangOrrisGardeniaLily-of-the-ValleyJasmine

Base

OakmossVetiverSandalwoodPatchouliAmberMuskVanilla

InformationalShared notesLily-of-the-Valley, Neroli, Ylang-Ylang and Tuberose. Durations are only published for N°22 Eau de Parfum, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter88

Day100

Night71

Spring84

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerN°22 Eau de ParfumMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex32

Women66

Men2

Unisex29

Women69

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,130

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#2,545

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews55

Category winnerCreation 1984Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Chanel N°22 Eau de Parfum is a bright, pristine white floral fragrance anchored by crisp aldehydes and smooth vanilla. The first spray releases a clean burst of neroli and soapy aldehydes that feels like luxury French milled soap. Soon after, lush tuberose, jasmine, and sweet ylang-ylang bloom across the heart. The ba…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, N°22 Eau de Parfum or Creation 1984?

Creation 1984 takes 4 of 7 categories. N°22 Eau de Parfum is rated 4.20/5 from 519 votes; Creation 1984 is rated 3.87/5 from 1,170 votes. Choose N°22 Eau de Parfum for a white floral and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Creation 1984 for a woody and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, N°22 Eau de Parfum or Creation 1984?

Creation 1984 lasts longest (Creation 1984 80/100, N°22 Eau de Parfum 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, N°22 Eau de Parfum or Creation 1984?

Creation 1984 projects furthest (Creation 1984 73/100, N°22 Eau de Parfum 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do N°22 Eau de Parfum and Creation 1984 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and woody accords. Common notes include Lily-of-the-Valley, Neroli, Ylang-Ylang and Tuberose.

Is N°22 Eau de Parfum or Creation 1984 better for summer or winter?

For summer, N°22 Eau de Parfum is the stronger pick. For winter, Creation 1984 is the stronger pick. N°22 Eau de Parfum suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in N°22 Eau de Parfum and Creation 1984?

N°22 Eau de Parfum has top notes of Aldehydes, Lily-of-the-Valley and Neroli, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Tuberose, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Vanilla and Vetiver. 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.