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Venice vs Creation 1984

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

Updated 1,178 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Creation 1984 takes 3 of 4 categories.

  • Venice

    Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

  • Creation 1984

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

Venice1/4
Creation 19843/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Creation 1984
Sillage & projection
Creation 1984
Value for money
Venice
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
VeniceArmaf
Creation 1984Ted Lapidus
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.25/ 5 · 8 votes
Have 28%Had 3%Want 69%
3.87/ 5 · 1,170 votes
Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
38%Love
50%Like
13%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

8 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
⏱ Longevity64
〰 Sillage61
♥ Love / hate81
⏱ Longevity80
〰 Sillage73
♥ Love / hate72
Category winners

LongevityCreation 1984

SillageCreation 1984

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value75
¤ Price value64
Category winnerVeniceBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
fruity92%
rose84%
sweet77%
vanilla69%
powdery61%
woody100%
green92%
aromatic84%
earthy77%
white floral69%
mossy61%
Scent match27%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
RaspberryRoseGardeniaJasmine
Heart
VanillaPink PepperBlack Currant
Base
MuskSandalwoodPatchouliVetiver
Top
GalbanumMangoBlack CurrantPassionfruitPeachBergamotNeroliLemon
Heart
NarcissusCarnationTuberoseYlang-YlangOrrisGardeniaLily-of-the-ValleyJasmine
Base
OakmossVetiverSandalwoodPatchouliAmberMuskVanilla
InformationalShared notesGardenia, Jasmine, Vanilla and Black Currant. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring50
Summer33
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Spring84
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex33
Women67
Men2
Unisex29
Women69
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#37,675

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#2,675

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews55

Category winnerCreation 1984Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Venice by Armaf reads as a warm floral with a fruity rose opening, soft vanilla in the heart, and a woody musky base. It opens a little sharp for some wearers, then settles into a smoother, sweeter style that feels easy to wear. This is the kind of scent that usually suits cooler months, everyday use, and anyone who w…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Venice or Creation 1984?

Creation 1984 takes 3 of 4 categories. Venice is rated 4.25/5 from 8 votes; Creation 1984 is rated 3.87/5 from 1,170 votes. Choose Venice for a woody and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Creation 1984 for a woody and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Venice or Creation 1984?

Creation 1984 lasts longest (Creation 1984 80/100, Venice 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Venice or Creation 1984?

Creation 1984 projects furthest (Creation 1984 73/100, Venice 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Venice and Creation 1984 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Gardenia, Jasmine, Vanilla and Black Currant.

Is Venice or Creation 1984 better for summer or winter?

Venice suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Venice and Creation 1984?

Venice has top notes of Raspberry, Rose, Gardenia and Jasmine, heart notes of Vanilla, Pink Pepper and Black Currant, a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Vetiver. 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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