002 vs A Thousand Layers
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
48%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
A Thousand Layers takes 2 of 3 categories.
002Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
A Thousand LayersChoose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
0021/3
A Thousand Layers2/3
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- A Thousand Layers
- Sillage & projection
- 002
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- A Thousand Layers
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
002Alexa LixfeldA Thousand LayersVanitas ParfumsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.80/ 5 · 5 votes
Have 9%Had 3%Want 88%
5.00/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 7%Had 7%Want 87%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate20%Love
60%Like
0%Ok
20%Dislike
0%Hate
5 votes · too few to score
100%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
2 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityA Thousand Layers
Sillage002
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
amber90%
warm spicy80%
balsamic70%
patchouli60%
aromatic50%
woody100%
amber92%
warm spicy84%
citrus77%
sweet69%
powdery61%
Scent match48%Some overlap · both woody, amber and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
OrangeLemonCardamomBergamot
Heart
PatchouliVirginia CedarJasmineCopahu BalmGurjan balsamOlibanum
Base
SandalwoodBenzoinVetiverTonka Bean
Top20-30 mins
OrangeLemon
Heart3-4 hrs
Rose de MaiPistachioWalnutHoneyRosePuff Pastry
Base8-10+ hrs
Peru BalsamSandalwoodImmortelleLabdanumCinnamonOlibanumBenzoinOakmoss
InformationalShared notesOrange, Lemon, Olibanum and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for A Thousand Layers, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring0
Summer50
Fall100
Winter50
Day100
Night33
Spring50
Summer0
Fall100
Winter25
Day100
Night50
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesNot enough votes yet
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#63,538
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#46,869
PerfumerPaul Voulgaridis
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerA Thousand LayersHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAlexa Lixfeld 002 is a woody, resin-leaning scent that starts bright and spicy, with orange, lemon, bergamot and cardamom. It quickly turns into a dry mix of cedar and patchouli with a light jasmine lift, then settles into smooth sandalwood with benzoin warmth, vetiver earthiness and tonka sweetness. Think fresh air o…
Reviews →A Thousand Layers by Vanitas Parfums brings the warmth of the Greek Aegean straight to your skin through a rich pastry and citrus profile. The fragrance starts with a crisp splash of lemon and sweet orange that feels like morning sunshine over island waters. Soon, the scent turns deliciously edible as golden Greek hon…
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, 002 or A Thousand Layers?
A Thousand Layers takes 2 of 3 categories. 002 is rated 3.80/5 from 5 votes; A Thousand Layers is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose 002 for a woody and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose A Thousand Layers for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, 002 or A Thousand Layers?
A Thousand Layers lasts longest (A Thousand Layers 80/100, 002 72/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, 002 or A Thousand Layers?
002 projects furthest (002 75/100, A Thousand Layers 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Do 002 and A Thousand Layers smell similar?
Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Orange, Lemon, Olibanum and Sandalwood.
Is 002 or A Thousand Layers better for summer or winter?
002 suits daytime wear; A Thousand Layers suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in 002 and A Thousand Layers?
002 has top notes of Orange, Lemon, Cardamom and Bergamot, heart notes of Patchouli, Virginia Cedar, Jasmine and Copahu Balm, a base of Sandalwood, Benzoin, Vetiver and Tonka Bean. A Thousand Layers has top notes of Orange and Lemon, heart notes of Rose de Mai, Pistachio, Walnut and Honey, a base of Peru Balsam, Sandalwood, Immortelle and Labdanum.
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