Ted Lapidus 1984 EDP

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Creation

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Ted Lapidus Creation is an Eau de Parfum launched in 1984. Creation opens with Bergamot, Lemon, Mandarin, and Neroli, settles into a heart of Rose, Jasmine, Iris, and Tuberose, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, Sandalwood, and Vetiver. Ted Lapidus's Creation carries an Acquired verdict, a green-led wear.

This is an absolute beast for those who dare to wear it. Creation isn't for shrinking violets; it's a loud, unashamed 80s powerhouse. It's truly divisive, you'll either love how it screams complexity or find it utterly overwhelming, but it demands respect.
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Creation Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall
Also Works:
Spring Summer Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Formal
Also Works:
Date

Given its significant sillage and longevity, it's too much for office wear and too assertive for casual daytime. It shines in formal settings or on a date where you want to make a bold statement, but it's not a scent for subtle encounters.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Citral Geranial from Lemon
  • Geraniol from Rose
  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bitter orange peel Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil from Neroli
  • Neroli Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil from Neroli
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Exploding with a vibrant, almost tropical fruit basket of peach, mango, and passionfruit, instantly cut through by galbanum's sharp greenness. This evolves into a rich, sprawling floral heart of narcissus, tuberose, and ylang-ylang, underpinned by a dense, earthy base of oakmoss, vetiver, and patchouli. It's a complex, multi-layered journey from exuberant fruit to deep, mossy woods.

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