Shadow for Woman vs Creation 1984
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
33%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Creation 1984 takes 4 of 4 categories.
Shadow for WomanChoose it for a patchouli and citrus character. Best in spring, evening wear.
Creation 1984Choose it for a woody and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.
Shadow for Woman0/4
Creation 19844/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Creation 1984
- Sillage & projection
- Creation 1984
- Value for money
- Creation 1984
- 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
Shadow for WomanMirraCreation 1984Ted LapidusWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.89/ 5 · 9 votes
Have 26%Had 35%Want 40%
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 hate33%Love
44%Like
0%Ok
22%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 winnerCreation 1984Best value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothpatchouli100%
citrus92%
woody84%
warm spicy77%
fresh spicy69%
earthy61%
woody100%
green92%
aromatic84%
earthy77%
white floral69%
mossy61%
Scent match33%Clearly different · both woody and earthy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
BergamotGalbanumMandarin Orange
Heart
RoseJasmineNarcissusLilyHayCloves
Base
PatchouliOakmossSandalwoodVanillaMusk
Top
GalbanumMangoBlack CurrantPassionfruitPeachBergamotNeroliLemon
Heart
NarcissusCarnationTuberoseYlang-YlangOrrisGardeniaLily-of-the-ValleyJasmine
Base
OakmossVetiverSandalwoodPatchouliAmberMuskVanilla
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Galbanum, Jasmine and Narcissus. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer100
Fall100
Winter100
Day33
Night100
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#60,815
PerfumerAlla Belfer
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#2,675
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews55
Category winnerCreation 1984Higher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotShadow for Woman opens green, citrusy, and slightly sharp, then settles into a floral heart touched by hay, clove, and earthy patchouli. It feels more mossy and textured than soft or sugary. This suits someone who enjoys classic-leaning floral greens with a woody, spiced base. If you want a clean fruity floral, sample…
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, Shadow for Woman or Creation 1984?
Creation 1984 takes 4 of 4 categories. Shadow for Woman is rated 3.89/5 from 9 votes; Creation 1984 is rated 3.87/5 from 1,170 votes. Choose Shadow for Woman for a patchouli and citrus character. Best in spring, evening 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, Shadow for Woman or Creation 1984?
Creation 1984 lasts longest (Creation 1984 80/100, Shadow for Woman 55/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Shadow for Woman or Creation 1984?
Creation 1984 projects furthest (Creation 1984 73/100, Shadow for Woman 56/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Shadow for Woman and Creation 1984 smell similar?
Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and earthy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Galbanum, Jasmine and Narcissus.
Is Shadow for Woman or Creation 1984 better for summer or winter?
Shadow for Woman suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Shadow for Woman and Creation 1984?
Shadow for Woman has top notes of Bergamot, Galbanum and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Rose, Jasmine, Narcissus and Lily, a base of Patchouli, Oakmoss, Sandalwood and Vanilla. 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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