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Tulipe vs Creation 1984

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

Updated 1,236 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Creation 1984 takes 5 of 7 categories.

  • Tulipe

    Choose it for a green and yellow floral character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Creation 1984

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

Tulipe1/7
Creation 19845/7
Ratings & consensus
Creation 1984
Community sentiment
Tie
Longevity
Creation 1984
Sillage & projection
Creation 1984
Value for money
Creation 1984
Versatility
Tulipe
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Creation 1984

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
TulipeLe Galion
Creation 1984Ted Lapidus
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.94/ 5 · 66 votes
Have 25%Had 8%Want 67%
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
36%Love
35%Like
18%Ok
8%Dislike
3%Hate

66 votes

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

1,170 votes

Category winnerTieMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity57
〰 Sillage46
♥ Love / hate73
⏱ Longevity80
〰 Sillage73
♥ Love / hate72
Category winners

LongevityCreation 1984

SillageCreation 1984

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value50
¤ Price value64
Category winnerCreation 1984Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
green100%
yellow floral83%
floral65%
aromatic48%
woody30%
woody100%
green92%
aromatic84%
earthy77%
white floral69%
mossy61%
Scent match39%Some overlap · both green, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top30 to 45 minutes
Green LeavesGalbanumAcácia
Heart2 to 3 hours
NarcissusJasmineYlang-Ylang
Base2 to 3 hours
White MuskWhite Cedar ExtractOrris
Top
GalbanumMangoBlack CurrantPassionfruitPeachBergamotNeroliLemon
Heart
NarcissusCarnationTuberoseYlang-YlangOrrisGardeniaLily-of-the-ValleyJasmine
Base
OakmossVetiverSandalwoodPatchouliAmberMuskVanilla
InformationalShared notesGalbanum, Narcissus, Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang. Durations are only published for Tulipe, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer65
Fall31
Winter19
Day100
Night23
Spring84
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerTulipeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men4
Unisex43
Women54
Men2
Unisex29
Women69
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,593

PerfumerThomas Fontaine

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#2,628

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews55

Category winnerCreation 1984Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Tulipe by Le Galion is a crisp, stem-heavy floral perfume built around green leaves, pungent galbanum, and bitter botanical freshness. Created by perfumer Thomas Fontaine, it interprets the literary idea of a dark tulip through vegetal realism rather than sweet garden blossoms. A burst of leafy greenery and acacia ope…

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

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Tulipe or Creation 1984?

Creation 1984 takes 5 of 7 categories. Tulipe is rated 3.94/5 from 66 votes; Creation 1984 is rated 3.87/5 from 1,170 votes. Choose Tulipe for a green and yellow floral character. Wins on versatility. 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, Tulipe or Creation 1984?

Creation 1984 lasts longest (Creation 1984 80/100, Tulipe 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Tulipe or Creation 1984?

Creation 1984 projects furthest (Creation 1984 73/100, Tulipe 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Tulipe and Creation 1984 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Galbanum, Narcissus, Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang.

Is Tulipe or Creation 1984 better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Tulipe and Creation 1984?

Tulipe has top notes of Green Leaves, Galbanum and Acácia, heart notes of Narcissus, Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang, a base of White Musk, White Cedar Extract and Orris. 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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