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Samambaia vs Creation 1984

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

Updated 1,241 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Creation 1984 takes 6 of 7 categories.

  • Samambaia

    Choose it for a green and white floral character. Wins on community sentiment. Best in spring.

  • Creation 1984

    Choose it for a woody and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Samambaia1/7
Creation 19846/7
Ratings & consensus
Creation 1984
Community sentiment
Samambaia
Longevity
Creation 1984
Sillage & projection
Creation 1984
Value for money
Creation 1984
Versatility
Creation 1984
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Creation 1984

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
SamambaiaPhebo
Creation 1984Ted Lapidus
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.92/ 5 · 71 votes
Have 35%Had 23%Want 41%
3.87/ 5 · 1,170 votes
Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%
Category winnerCreation 1984Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
31%Love
48%Like
3%Ok
18%Dislike
0%Hate

71 votes

28%Love
51%Like
2%Ok
18%Dislike
1%Hate

1,170 votes

Category winnerSamambaiaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity60
〰 Sillage53
♥ Love / hate73
⏱ Longevity80
〰 Sillage73
♥ Love / hate72
Category winners

LongevityCreation 1984

SillageCreation 1984

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value55
¤ Price value64
Category winnerCreation 1984Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
green100%
white floral91%
fresh spicy83%
aromatic74%
floral65%
citrus56%
woody100%
green92%
aromatic84%
earthy77%
white floral69%
mossy61%
Scent match46%Some overlap · both green, white floral and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
GalbanumBergamotBlack PepperLemon
Heart
HyacinthLily-of-the-ValleyGardeniaVioletYlang-Ylang
Base
CedarMuskJasmineWhite MuskAmber
Top
GalbanumMangoBlack CurrantPassionfruitPeachBergamotNeroliLemon
Heart
NarcissusCarnationTuberoseYlang-YlangOrrisGardeniaLily-of-the-ValleyJasmine
Base
OakmossVetiverSandalwoodPatchouliAmberMuskVanilla
InformationalShared notesGalbanum, Bergamot, Lemon and Lily-of-the-Valley. 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
Summer0
Fall0
Winter9
Day–
Night–
Spring84
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerCreation 1984Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men9
Unisex73
Women18
Men2
Unisex29
Women69
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,307

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#2,671

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews55

Category winnerCreation 1984Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Samambaia by Phebo opens with a sharp burst of bitter galbanum, bright bergamot, and crushed black pepper that feels like stepping into a damp botanical greenhouse. As the top notes settle, cool spring florality takes center stage through dewy hyacinth, crisp lily-of-the-valley, and soft violet. The base dries down in…

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 …

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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, Samambaia or Creation 1984?

Creation 1984 takes 6 of 7 categories. Samambaia is rated 3.92/5 from 71 votes; Creation 1984 is rated 3.87/5 from 1,170 votes. Choose Samambaia for a green and white floral character. Wins on community sentiment. Best in spring. Choose Creation 1984 for a woody and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Samambaia or Creation 1984?

Creation 1984 lasts longest (Creation 1984 80/100, Samambaia 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Samambaia or Creation 1984?

Creation 1984 projects furthest (Creation 1984 73/100, Samambaia 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Samambaia and Creation 1984 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green, white floral and aromatic accords. Common notes include Galbanum, Bergamot, Lemon and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is Samambaia or Creation 1984 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Samambaia is the stronger pick. For winter, Creation 1984 is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Samambaia and Creation 1984?

Samambaia has top notes of Galbanum, Bergamot, Black Pepper and Lemon, heart notes of Hyacinth, Lily-of-the-Valley, Gardenia and Violet, a base of Cedar, Musk, Jasmine and White 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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