Fragrance comparison

Rose Bourbon vs Creation 1984

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 1,301 ratings analysed

Rose Bourbon

Princesse Marina De Bourbon

3.95131 votes

Rank #18,680 FruityVanilla

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6%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Creation 1984

Ted Lapidus

3.871,170 votes

Rank #2,621 WoodyGreen

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Creation 1984 takes 4 of 7 categories.

Rose Bourbon
Choose it for a fruity and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus 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.

Rose Bourbon2/7

Creation 19844/7

Ratings & consensus: Rose Bourbon
Community sentiment: Tie
Longevity: Creation 1984
Sillage & projection: Creation 1984
Value for money: Creation 1984
Versatility: Rose 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

Rose BourbonPrincesse Marina De Bourbon

Creation 1984Ted Lapidus

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.95/ 5 · 131 votes

Have 23%Had 38%Want 38%

3.87/ 5 · 1,170 votes

Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%

Category winnerRose BourbonRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

35%Love

44%Like

2%Ok

19%Dislike

0%Hate

131 votes

28%Love

51%Like

2%Ok

18%Dislike

1%Hate

1,170 votes

Category winnerTieMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityCreation 1984

SillageCreation 1984

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value64

Category winnerCreation 1984Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

fruity100%

vanilla92%

powdery84%

sweet77%

tropical69%

citrus61%

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 = shared

Top30 to 45 minutes

PassionfruitMandarin Orange

Heart2 to 3 hours

Black CurrantIris

Base3 to 5 hours

VanillaMusk

Top

GalbanumMangoBlack CurrantPassionfruitPeachBergamotNeroliLemon

Heart

NarcissusCarnationTuberoseYlang-YlangOrrisGardeniaLily-of-the-ValleyJasmine

Base

OakmossVetiverSandalwoodPatchouliAmberMuskVanilla

InformationalShared notesPassionfruit, Black Currant, Vanilla and Musk. Durations are only published for Rose Bourbon, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer87

Fall47

Winter49

Day100

Night25

Spring84

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerRose BourbonMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men2

Unisex29

Women69

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,680

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#2,621

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews55

Category winnerCreation 1984Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Rose Bourbon by Princesse Marina De Bourbon is a bright, fruity floral fragrance built around tropical fruit and sweet powder. The scent opens with tangy passionfruit and juicy mandarin orange, delivering an immediate splash of citrus sweetness. As the top settles, dark black currant and cool, powdery iris emerge in t…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Rose Bourbon or Creation 1984?

Creation 1984 takes 4 of 7 categories. Rose Bourbon is rated 3.95/5 from 131 votes; Creation 1984 is rated 3.87/5 from 1,170 votes. Choose Rose Bourbon for a fruity and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus 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, Rose Bourbon or Creation 1984?

Creation 1984 lasts longest (Creation 1984 80/100, Rose Bourbon 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rose Bourbon or Creation 1984?

Creation 1984 projects furthest (Creation 1984 73/100, Rose Bourbon 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rose Bourbon and Creation 1984 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 6% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Passionfruit, Black Currant, Vanilla and Musk.

Is Rose Bourbon or Creation 1984 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Rose Bourbon is the stronger pick. For winter, Creation 1984 is the stronger pick. Rose Bourbon suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rose Bourbon and Creation 1984?

Rose Bourbon has top notes of Passionfruit and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Black Currant and Iris, a base of Vanilla 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.