Shaima vs Creation 1984
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
44%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Creation 1984 takes 3 of 5 categories.
ShaimaChoose it for a warm spicy and herbal character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Creation 1984Choose it for a woody and green character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Shaima2/5
Creation 19843/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Shaima
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Creation 1984
- Sillage & projection
- Shaima
- 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
ShaimaAsgharaliCreation 1984Ted LapidusWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.25/ 5 · 20 votes
Have 32%Had 12%Want 55%
3.87/ 5 · 1,170 votes
Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%
Category winnerShaimaRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate50%Love
35%Like
5%Ok
10%Dislike
0%Hate
20 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
SillageShaima
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerCreation 1984Best value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwarm spicy100%
herbal92%
aromatic84%
earthy77%
woody69%
mossy61%
woody100%
green92%
aromatic84%
earthy77%
white floral69%
mossy61%
Scent match44%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and earthy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
ChamomileYlang-YlangMandarin OrangeBlack Currant
Heart
CorianderClovesJasmineRose
Base
OakmossPatchouliPeachIris
Top
GalbanumMangoBlack CurrantPassionfruitPeachBergamotNeroliLemon
Heart
NarcissusCarnationTuberoseYlang-YlangOrrisGardeniaLily-of-the-ValleyJasmine
Base
OakmossVetiverSandalwoodPatchouliAmberMuskVanilla
InformationalShared notesYlang-Ylang, Black Currant, Jasmine and Oakmoss. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring17
Summer17
Fall100
Winter100
Day40
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#49,827
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#2,675
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews55
Category winnerCreation 1984Higher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotShaima opens aromatic and spicy, with chamomile, ylang-ylang and black currant giving it a herbal floral lift before the heart turns deeper with clove, rose and jasmine. The dry-down leans earthy, mossy and patchouli-rich, so this suits shoppers who like vintage-leaning oriental florals with real warmth and presence. …
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, Shaima or Creation 1984?
Creation 1984 takes 3 of 5 categories. Shaima is rated 4.25/5 from 20 votes; Creation 1984 is rated 3.87/5 from 1,170 votes. Choose Shaima for a warm spicy and herbal character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Creation 1984 for a woody and green character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Shaima or Creation 1984?
Creation 1984 lasts longest (Creation 1984 80/100, Shaima 73/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Shaima or Creation 1984?
Shaima projects furthest (Shaima 76/100, Creation 1984 73/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Shaima and Creation 1984 smell similar?
Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and earthy accords. Common notes include Ylang-Ylang, Black Currant, Jasmine and Oakmoss.
Is Shaima or Creation 1984 better for summer or winter?
Shaima suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Shaima and Creation 1984?
Shaima has top notes of Chamomile, Ylang-Ylang, Mandarin Orange and Black Currant, heart notes of Coriander, Cloves, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Oakmoss, Patchouli, Peach and Iris. 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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