Skip to content
FRAGRANXE
Fragrance comparison

Sunrise vs Creation 1984

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

Updated 1,209 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Creation 1984 takes 6 of 7 categories.

  • Sunrise

    Choose it for a citrus and floral character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

  • Creation 1984

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

Sunrise0/7
Creation 19846/7
Ratings & consensus
Creation 1984
Community sentiment
Creation 1984
Longevity
Creation 1984
Sillage & projection
Creation 1984
Value for money
Tie
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
SunriseLancaster
Creation 1984Ted Lapidus
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.85/ 5 · 39 votes
Have 43%Had 20%Want 38%
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
33%Love
38%Like
8%Ok
21%Dislike
0%Hate

39 votes

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

1,170 votes

Category winnerCreation 1984Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity55
〰 Sillage47
♥ Love / hate71
⏱ Longevity80
〰 Sillage73
♥ Love / hate72
Category winners

LongevityCreation 1984

SillageCreation 1984

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value64
¤ Price value64
Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
citrus100%
floral92%
tropical84%
sweet77%
woody69%
musky61%
woody100%
green92%
aromatic84%
earthy77%
white floral69%
mossy61%
Scent match18%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
Mandarin OrangeBlack CurrantOrangeBergamotPink Grapefruit
Heart
FrangipaniJasmine SambacYlang-YlangCoconutPeach
Base
VanillaMuskAmbroxanCedarCashmere Wood
Top
GalbanumMangoBlack CurrantPassionfruitPeachBergamotNeroliLemon
Heart
NarcissusCarnationTuberoseYlang-YlangOrrisGardeniaLily-of-the-ValleyJasmine
Base
OakmossVetiverSandalwoodPatchouliAmberMuskVanilla
InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Bergamot, Ylang-Ylang and Peach. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring45
Summer100
Fall30
Winter6
Day100
Night16
Spring84
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerCreation 1984Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex5
Women95
Men2
Unisex29
Women69
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,649

PerfumerMarie Salamagne

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#2,671

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews55

Category winnerCreation 1984Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Lancaster Sunrise opens with a bright splash of pink grapefruit and mandarin orange, offering a sunny first impression. As it settles on skin, ylang-ylang and frangipani add a creamy, tropical floral texture, balanced by a subtle peach sweetness. The base dries down to a soft mix of vanilla, musk, and cashmere wood th…

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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Sunrise or Creation 1984?

Creation 1984 takes 6 of 7 categories. Sunrise is rated 3.85/5 from 39 votes; Creation 1984 is rated 3.87/5 from 1,170 votes. Choose Sunrise for a citrus and floral character. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Creation 1984 for a woody and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Sunrise or Creation 1984?

Creation 1984 lasts longest (Creation 1984 80/100, Sunrise 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sunrise or Creation 1984?

Creation 1984 projects furthest (Creation 1984 73/100, Sunrise 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sunrise and Creation 1984 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 18% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Bergamot, Ylang-Ylang and Peach.

Is Sunrise or Creation 1984 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Sunrise is the stronger pick. For winter, Creation 1984 is the stronger pick. Sunrise suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sunrise and Creation 1984?

Sunrise has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Black Currant, Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Frangipani, Jasmine Sambac, Ylang-Ylang and Coconut, a base of Vanilla, Musk, Ambroxan and Cedar. 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.

Add to comparison

Find a fragrance