Norell vs Creation 1984
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
50%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Norell takes 4 of 7 categories.
NorellChoose it for a aromatic and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Creation 1984Choose it for a woody and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.
Norell4/7
Creation 19843/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Norell
- Community sentiment
- Norell
- Longevity
- Creation 1984
- Sillage & projection
- Creation 1984
- Value for money
- Creation 1984
- Versatility
- Norell
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Norell
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
NorellNorellCreation 1984Ted LapidusWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.17/ 5 · 386 votes
Have 69%Had 31%Want 0%
3.87/ 5 · 1,170 votes
Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%
Category winnerNorellRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate44%Love
41%Like
1%Ok
13%Dislike
0%Hate
386 votes
28%Love
51%Like
2%Ok
18%Dislike
1%Hate
1,170 votes
Category winnerNorellMost 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 family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
green92%
floral84%
warm spicy77%
yellow floral69%
woody61%
woody100%
green92%
aromatic84%
earthy77%
white floral69%
mossy61%
Scent match50%Some overlap · both aromatic, green and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
NarcissusGalbanumHiacynthLavenderBergamotLemonMandarin Orange
Heart
CarnationArum LilyCorianderRoseMimosaIrisGardeniaYlang-Ylang
Base
OakmossVetiverMyrrhMuskAmberCedarSandalwoodVanilla
Top
GalbanumMangoBlack CurrantPassionfruitPeachBergamotNeroliLemon
Heart
NarcissusCarnationTuberoseYlang-YlangOrrisGardeniaLily-of-the-ValleyJasmine
Base
OakmossVetiverSandalwoodPatchouliAmberMuskVanilla
InformationalShared notesNarcissus, Galbanum, Bergamot and Lemon. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring79
Summer55
Fall100
Winter72
Day100
Night77
Spring84
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNorellMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#1,972
PerfumerJosephine Catapano
Launched—
Reviews89
Overall rank#2,675
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews55
Category winnerNorellHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotNorell by Norell, composed by Josephine Catapano in 1968, opens with an unmistakable snap of bitter galbanum and hyacinth. Lemon and bergamot provide a bright citrus flash, but green resin dominates the immediate atmosphere. As the sharp top notes soften, a complex heart of clove-spiced carnation, narcissus, ylang-yla…
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, Norell or Creation 1984?
Norell takes 4 of 7 categories. Norell is rated 4.17/5 from 386 votes; Creation 1984 is rated 3.87/5 from 1,170 votes. Choose Norell for a aromatic and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, 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, Norell or Creation 1984?
Creation 1984 lasts longest (Creation 1984 80/100, Norell 76/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Norell or Creation 1984?
Creation 1984 projects furthest (Creation 1984 73/100, Norell 68/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Norell and Creation 1984 smell similar?
Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, green and woody accords. Common notes include Narcissus, Galbanum, Bergamot and Lemon.
Is Norell or Creation 1984 better for summer or winter?
For summer, Norell is the stronger pick. For winter, Creation 1984 is the stronger pick. Norell suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Norell and Creation 1984?
Norell has top notes of Narcissus, Galbanum, Hiacynth and Lavender, heart notes of Carnation, Arum Lily, Coriander and Rose, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Myrrh and Musk. 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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