Fragrance comparison

Saks Fifth Avenue for Her vs Creation 1984

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

Updated 18 Oct 2026 1,422 ratings analysed

5 wins

Saks Fifth Avenue for Her

Bond No 9

3.95252 votes

Rank #7,918 White FloralTuberose

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22%scent match

Clearly different

Creation 1984

Ted Lapidus

3.871,170 votes

Rank #2,454 WoodyGreen

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Saks Fifth Avenue for Her takes 5 of 7 categories.

Saks Fifth Avenue for Her
Choose it for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Creation 1984
Choose it for a woody and green character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Saks Fifth Avenue for Her5/7

Creation 19842/7

Ratings & consensus: Saks Fifth Avenue for Her
Community sentiment: Saks Fifth Avenue for Her
Longevity: Saks Fifth Avenue for Her
Sillage & projection: Saks Fifth Avenue for Her
Value for money: Creation 1984
Versatility: Saks Fifth Avenue for Her
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Creation 1984

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Saks Fifth Avenue for HerBond No 9

Creation 1984Ted Lapidus

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.95/ 5 · 252 votes

Have 29%Had 12%Want 59%

3.87/ 5 · 1,170 votes

Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%

Category winnerSaks Fifth Avenue for HerRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

31%Like

3%Ok

16%Dislike

0%Hate

225 votes

28%Love

51%Like

2%Ok

18%Dislike

1%Hate

1,170 votes

Category winnerSaks Fifth Avenue for HerMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevitySaks Fifth Avenue for Her

SillageSaks Fifth Avenue for Her

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value64

Category winnerCreation 1984Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

tuberose83%

vanilla65%

animalic48%

lactonic30%

woody100%

green92%

aromatic84%

earthy77%

white floral69%

mossy61%

Scent match22%Clearly different · both white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

TuberoseGardeniaJasmineVanillaVetiver

No top / heart / base split published

Top

GalbanumMangoBlack CurrantPassionfruitPeachBergamotNeroliLemon

Heart

NarcissusCarnationTuberoseYlang-YlangOrrisGardeniaLily-of-the-ValleyJasmine

Base

OakmossVetiverSandalwoodPatchouliAmberMuskVanilla

InformationalShared notesTuberose, Gardenia, Jasmine and Vanilla. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall66

Winter59

Day100

Night74

Spring84

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerSaks Fifth Avenue for HerMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex9

Women91

Men2

Unisex29

Women69

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,918

PerfumerMichel Almairac

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#2,454

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews55

Category winnerCreation 1984Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Saks Fifth Avenue for Her is a plush white floral built around gardenia, tuberose, and jasmine, with vanilla softening the base and vetiver keeping it from turning too creamy. It opens polished and rich, then settles into a warm, floral cloud that feels dressy, feminine, and a little old-school in the best way. This s…

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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, Saks Fifth Avenue for Her or Creation 1984?

Saks Fifth Avenue for Her takes 5 of 7 categories. Saks Fifth Avenue for Her is rated 3.95/5 from 252 votes; Creation 1984 is rated 3.87/5 from 1,170 votes. Choose Saks Fifth Avenue for Her for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Creation 1984 for a woody and green character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Saks Fifth Avenue for Her or Creation 1984?

Saks Fifth Avenue for Her lasts longest (Saks Fifth Avenue for Her 84/100, Creation 1984 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Saks Fifth Avenue for Her or Creation 1984?

Saks Fifth Avenue for Her projects furthest (Saks Fifth Avenue for Her 80/100, Creation 1984 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Saks Fifth Avenue for Her and Creation 1984 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 22% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral accords. Common notes include Tuberose, Gardenia, Jasmine and Vanilla.

Is Saks Fifth Avenue for Her or Creation 1984 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Saks Fifth Avenue for Her is the stronger pick. For winter, Creation 1984 is the stronger pick. Saks Fifth Avenue for Her suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Saks Fifth Avenue for Her and Creation 1984?

Saks Fifth Avenue for Her features Tuberose, Gardenia, Jasmine, 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.