1984 Eau de Parfum bottle 1984
Edp Concentration Parfum
U Gender U
2023 Year 2024
££ Price Tier £££££
Dragon Parfum bottle Dragon

ScentArt

A
1984
B
Dragon
Full Screen Compare

Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - 1984
Divisive, yet utterly captivating. This is a bold, modern take on traditional rose and amber, with a smoky, almost gothic edge that some will adore and others will find challenging. Definitely not for the shy.
Statement
Our Verdict - Dragon
Dragon really splits the room: some find it an overpriced clone, others are utterly captivated by its luxurious sweetness. It's a statement scent, no doubt, but whether it justifies the astronomical price tag is entirely down to your wallet and your nose.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 1% 1%
Floral 19% 17%
Fruity 10% 11%
Green 4% 0%
Sweet 31% 36%
Warm 28% 28%
Woody 5% 4%
Earthy 6% 8%
Animalic 17% 19%
Fresh 7% 6%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
1984 EdP
Dragon Parfum

Notes

Shared Notes
Incense 32% vs 27%
Rose 31% vs 17%
Amber 19% vs 28%
Only in 1984
Jasmine 16%
Only in Dragon
Magnolia 27%
Shared Notes
Musk 55% vs 50%
Vanilla 44% vs 49%

Accords

1984 Dragon
100%
Amber
100%
88%
Rose
54%
Warm Spicy
86%
77%
Smoky
58%
68%
Fruity
66%
Floral
68%
64%
Musky
57%
61%
Balsamic
51%
Powdery
58%
Vanilla
55%
Cinnamon
51%
Metallic
45%
Amber shared
100%
100%
88%
Warm Spicy shared
54%
86%
Smoky shared
77%
58%
68%
Floral shared
66%
68%
Musky shared
64%
57%
Balsamic shared
61%
51%
58%
55%
51%
45%

Performance

1984 Dragon
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Strong
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

1984

Seasons

Also Works:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

The bold, opulent nature of this fragrance makes it a showstopper for dates and formal events, commanding attention without being overwhelming. Its smoky and amber accords are less suited for a casual daytime or office environment, where it might prove too distracting, and definitely not for sporty activities.

Dragon

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its potent performance and rich amber-vanilla profile make it a strong choice for dates and formal events, leaving a memorable impression. While some find it too much for the office, its smooth projection and 'airy' quality mean it could work in controlled settings. It's definitely not one for sport.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
91%
Olfactory
98%
Notes
90%
Accord
64%
Key Similarities

Both share Amber, Smoky, Floral accords and Rose, Musk notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

1984
Dragon
also worth checking

ScentVerdict earns a commission from purchases - this doesn't affect our verdicts.

Compare Another Pair

VS