Fragrance comparison

Vanille & Narcisse vs Creation 1984

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 1,750 ratings analysed

Vanille & Narcisse

L'Occitane en Provence

4.08580 votes

Rank #4,996 VanillaYellow Floral

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26%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Creation 1984

Ted Lapidus

3.871,170 votes

Rank #2,465 WoodyGreen

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Creation 1984 takes 5 of 7 categories.

Vanille & Narcisse
Choose it for a vanilla and yellow floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in winter, evening wear.
Creation 1984
Choose it for a woody and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Vanille & Narcisse2/7

Creation 19845/7

Ratings & consensus: Vanille & Narcisse
Community sentiment: Vanille & Narcisse
Longevity: Creation 1984
Sillage & projection: Creation 1984
Value for money: Creation 1984
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

Vanille & NarcisseL'Occitane en Provence

Creation 1984Ted Lapidus

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.08/ 5 · 580 votes

Have 59%Had 41%Want 0%

3.87/ 5 · 1,170 votes

Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%

Category winnerVanille & NarcisseRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

34%Love

52%Like

2%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

580 votes

28%Love

51%Like

2%Ok

18%Dislike

1%Hate

1,170 votes

Category winnerVanille & NarcisseMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityCreation 1984

SillageCreation 1984

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value53

¤ Price value64

Category winnerCreation 1984Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

yellow floral90%

green80%

sweet70%

aromatic60%

balsamic50%

woody100%

green92%

aromatic84%

earthy77%

white floral69%

mossy61%

Scent match26%Clearly different · both green and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15-30 mins

Black CurrantBergamot

Heart2-3 hrs

NarcissusGardenia

Base6-8 hrs

VanilaTonka Bean

Top

GalbanumMangoBlack CurrantPassionfruitPeachBergamotNeroliLemon

Heart

NarcissusCarnationTuberoseYlang-YlangOrrisGardeniaLily-of-the-ValleyJasmine

Base

OakmossVetiverSandalwoodPatchouliAmberMuskVanilla

InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Bergamot, Narcissus and Gardenia. Durations are only published for Vanille & Narcisse, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring59

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day86

Night100

Spring84

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerCreation 1984Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

Casual 33%Date 31%Work 26%Party 10%

Men2

Unisex29

Women69

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,996

PerfumerKarine Dubreuil-Sereni

Launched—

Reviews61

Overall rank#2,465

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews55

Category winnerCreation 1984Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

The opening gives you a sharp burst of bergamot and tart black currant. It bites at first. Give the alcohol two minutes to settle, and the scent softens into an earthy, golden narcissus flower wrapped in warm vanilla. This is not bakery frosting. Karine Dubreuil blended a dry, hay-like yellow floral with creamy tonka …

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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 …

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Vanille & Narcisse or Creation 1984?

Creation 1984 takes 5 of 7 categories. Vanille & Narcisse is rated 4.08/5 from 580 votes; Creation 1984 is rated 3.87/5 from 1,170 votes. Choose Vanille & Narcisse for a vanilla and yellow floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in winter, 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, Vanille & Narcisse or Creation 1984?

Creation 1984 lasts longest (Creation 1984 80/100, Vanille & Narcisse 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Vanille & Narcisse or Creation 1984?

Creation 1984 projects furthest (Creation 1984 73/100, Vanille & Narcisse 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Vanille & Narcisse and Creation 1984 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green and aromatic accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Bergamot, Narcissus and Gardenia.

Is Vanille & Narcisse or Creation 1984 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Vanille & Narcisse is the stronger pick. For winter, Vanille & Narcisse is the stronger pick. Vanille & Narcisse suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Vanille & Narcisse and Creation 1984?

Vanille & Narcisse has top notes of Black Currant and Bergamot, heart notes of Narcissus and Gardenia, a base of Vanila and Tonka Bean. 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.