Fragrance comparison

1000 vs Betelgeuse

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 1,241 ratings analysed

4 wins

1000

Jean Patou · 1972

4.481,145 votes

Rank #22,974 WoodyPowdery

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32%scent match

Clearly different

Betelgeuse

In Astra

3.9896 votes

Rank #8,876 IrisCoffee

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1000 takes 4 of 7 categories.

1000
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.
Betelgeuse
Choose it for a iris and coffee character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

10004/7

Betelgeuse3/7

Ratings & consensus: 1000
Community sentiment: Betelgeuse
Longevity: Betelgeuse
Sillage & projection: 1000
Value for money: 1000
Versatility: 1000
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Betelgeuse

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

1000Jean Patou

BetelgeuseIn Astra

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.48/ 5 · 1,145 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

3.98/ 5 · 96 votes

Have 19%Had 7%Want 74%

Category winner1000Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

48%Love

36%Like

4%Ok

12%Dislike

1%Hate

1,145 votes

35%Love

46%Like

15%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

72 votes

Category winnerBetelgeuseMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityBetelgeuse

Sillage1000

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value53

¤ Price value51

Category winner1000Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

powdery92%

floral84%

rose53%

violet38%

fruity30%

iris100%

coffee92%

floral84%

powdery77%

earthy69%

aromatic61%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both powdery and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Bulgarian RoseOsmanthusTarragonGreen NotesCorianderBergamotAngelica

Heart

May RoseJasmineEucalyptusGeraniumIrisLily-of-the-Valley

Base

OakmossVioletCivetPatchouliSandalwoodVetiverMuskAmber

Top

Coriander

Heart

IrisOsmanthus

Base

CoffeeOakmoss

InformationalShared notesOsmanthus, Coriander, Iris and Oakmoss. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring90

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring52

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winner1000Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex23

Women76

Men6

Unisex69

Women25

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,974

PerfumerJean Kerleo

Launched1972

Reviews0

Overall rank#8,876

PerfumerSofia Bardelli

Launched—

Reviews18

Category winnerBetelgeuseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Jean Patou 1000 represents the peak of traditional French chypre perfumery. Released in 1972, this dry floral composition highlights green tarragon, rich Bulgarian rose, and a base of earthy oakmoss. It is tailored for cold weather wear and collectors who value bitter, animalic scents over modern sweet juices.

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Betelgeuse is a dry, powdery iris scent with a fresh coffee twist rather than a sweet cafe feel. Coriander gives the opening a bright, slightly sharp lift, while osmanthus adds a soft fruity glow. On skin, it usually settles into an elegant mix of cosmetic iris, earthy warmth, and mossy depth. It suits someone who lik…

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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, 1000 or Betelgeuse?

1000 takes 4 of 7 categories. 1000 is rated 4.48/5 from 1,145 votes; Betelgeuse is rated 3.98/5 from 96 votes. Choose 1000 for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Betelgeuse for a iris and coffee character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, 1000 or Betelgeuse?

Betelgeuse lasts longest (Betelgeuse 74/100, 1000 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1000 or Betelgeuse?

Projection is very close: 1000 63/100, Betelgeuse 61/100 for sillage.

Do 1000 and Betelgeuse smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and floral accords. Common notes include Osmanthus, Coriander, Iris and Oakmoss.

Is 1000 or Betelgeuse better for summer or winter?

For summer, 1000 is the stronger pick. For winter, 1000 is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1000 and Betelgeuse?

1000 has top notes of Bulgarian Rose, Osmanthus, Tarragon and Green Notes, heart notes of May Rose, Jasmine, Eucalyptus and Geranium, a base of Oakmoss, Violet, Civet and Patchouli. Betelgeuse has top notes of Coriander, heart notes of Iris and Osmanthus, a base of Coffee and Oakmoss.