Osmanthus Tea vs Creation 1984
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
27%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Creation 1984 takes 3 of 4 categories.
Osmanthus TeaChoose it for a floral and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Creation 1984Choose it for a woody and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Osmanthus Tea1/4
Creation 19843/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Creation 1984
- Sillage & projection
- Creation 1984
- Value for money
- Osmanthus Tea
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Creation 1984
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Osmanthus TeaMithCreation 1984Ted LapidusWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.67/ 5 · 9 votes
Have 32%Had 0%Want 68%
3.87/ 5 · 1,170 votes
Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate78%Love
11%Like
11%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
9 votes · too few to score
28%Love
51%Like
2%Ok
18%Dislike
1%Hate
1,170 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost 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 winnerOsmanthus TeaBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfloral100%
fruity92%
fresh84%
green77%
citrus69%
white floral61%
woody100%
green92%
aromatic84%
earthy77%
white floral69%
mossy61%
Scent match27%Clearly different · both green and white floral
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
NeroliBitter OrangeBergamot
Heart
OsmanthusTeaTuberoseJasmineRose
Base
SandalwoodOakmossAmber
Top
GalbanumMangoBlack CurrantPassionfruitPeachBergamotNeroliLemon
Heart
NarcissusCarnationTuberoseYlang-YlangOrrisGardeniaLily-of-the-ValleyJasmine
Base
OakmossVetiverSandalwoodPatchouliAmberMuskVanilla
InformationalShared notesNeroli, Bergamot, Tuberose and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer67
Fall83
Winter83
Day100
Night67
Spring84
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#30,427
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews3
Overall rank#2,675
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews55
Category winnerCreation 1984Higher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotOsmanthus Tea opens with bright citrus and a sweet osmanthus glow, then quickly brings in a gentle tea bitterness that keeps the florals from feeling sugary. It reads fresh, fruity and airy at first, with white flowers adding a soft bubblegum-like texture. On skin, the tea, osmanthus and creamy floral heart seem to do…
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, Osmanthus Tea or Creation 1984?
Creation 1984 takes 3 of 4 categories. Osmanthus Tea is rated 4.67/5 from 9 votes; Creation 1984 is rated 3.87/5 from 1,170 votes. Choose Osmanthus Tea for a floral and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Creation 1984 for a woody and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Osmanthus Tea or Creation 1984?
Creation 1984 lasts longest (Creation 1984 80/100, Osmanthus Tea 77/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Osmanthus Tea or Creation 1984?
Creation 1984 projects furthest (Creation 1984 73/100, Osmanthus Tea 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Osmanthus Tea and Creation 1984 smell similar?
Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green and white floral accords. Common notes include Neroli, Bergamot, Tuberose and Jasmine.
Is Osmanthus Tea or Creation 1984 better for summer or winter?
Osmanthus Tea suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Osmanthus Tea and Creation 1984?
Osmanthus Tea has top notes of Neroli, Bitter Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Osmanthus, Tea, Tuberose and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Oakmoss 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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