Somewhere vs Creation 1984
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
56%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Creation 1984 takes 5 of 5 categories.
SomewhereChoose it for a citrus and white floral character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Creation 1984Choose it for a woody and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Somewhere0/5
Creation 19845/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Creation 1984
- 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
SomewherePerfumeheadCreation 1984Ted LapidusWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.35/ 5 · 17 votes
Have 14%Had 11%Want 75%
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 hate12%Love
47%Like
18%Ok
12%Dislike
12%Hate
17 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 bothcitrus100%
white floral92%
woody84%
aromatic77%
fresh spicy69%
green61%
woody100%
green92%
aromatic84%
earthy77%
white floral69%
mossy61%
Scent match56%Closely related · both woody, white floral and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
NeroliBergamotGalbanumBlood Mandarin
Heart
CuminJasmineFrench orange flowerOrris
Base
VetiverPatchouliMuskSandalwoodOakmoss
Top
GalbanumMangoBlack CurrantPassionfruitPeachBergamotNeroliLemon
Heart
NarcissusCarnationTuberoseYlang-YlangOrrisGardeniaLily-of-the-ValleyJasmine
Base
OakmossVetiverSandalwoodPatchouliAmberMuskVanilla
InformationalShared notesNeroli, Bergamot, Galbanum and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer71
Fall29
Winter14
Day100
Night14
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#53,434
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews3
Overall rank#2,662
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews55
Category winnerCreation 1984Higher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotSomewhere by Perfumehead opens bright and green, with neroli, bergamot, blood mandarin and galbanum giving it a sparkling citrus lift. Reviewers who enjoy it notice the orange flower, jasmine and woody neroli trail, sometimes with a soft tropical fruit impression that is not officially listed. The cumin is the decidin…
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, Somewhere or Creation 1984?
Creation 1984 takes 5 of 5 categories. Somewhere is rated 3.35/5 from 17 votes; Creation 1984 is rated 3.87/5 from 1,170 votes. Choose Somewhere for a citrus and white floral character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Creation 1984 for a woody and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Somewhere or Creation 1984?
Creation 1984 lasts longest (Creation 1984 80/100, Somewhere 64/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Somewhere or Creation 1984?
Creation 1984 projects furthest (Creation 1984 73/100, Somewhere 57/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Somewhere and Creation 1984 smell similar?
Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, white floral and aromatic accords. Common notes include Neroli, Bergamot, Galbanum and Jasmine.
Is Somewhere or Creation 1984 better for summer or winter?
Somewhere suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Somewhere and Creation 1984?
Somewhere has top notes of Neroli, Bergamot, Galbanum and Blood Mandarin, heart notes of Cumin, Jasmine, French orange flower and Orris, a base of Vetiver, Patchouli, Musk and Sandalwood. 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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