Fragrance comparison

1000 vs ManRoot

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,148 ratings analysed

4 wins

1000

Jean Patou · 1972

4.481,145 votes

Rank #25,989 WoodyPowdery

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33%scent match

Clearly different

ManRoot

DSH Perfumes

3.673 votes

Rank #57,608 PowderyEarthy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1000 takes 4 of 4 categories.

1000
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.
ManRoot
Choose it for a powdery and earthy character. Best in winter, daytime wear.

10004/4

ManRoot0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

1000Jean Patou

ManRootDSH Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.48/ 5 · 1,145 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

3.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 11%Had 14%Want 75%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

33%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

Longevity1000

Sillage1000

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value53

¤ Price value50

Category winner1000Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

powdery92%

floral84%

rose53%

violet38%

fruity30%

powdery100%

earthy92%

iris84%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

herbal61%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both powdery and woody

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

Notes

OrrisGinsengTurmericCostusCarrotAustralian SandalwoodAmbrette (Musk Mallow)Italian IrisJasmineVetiverWoody NotesAmbergris

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesJasmine, Iris and Vetiver. Durations are only published for ManRoot, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring90

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring50

Summer0

Fall50

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex23

Women76

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,989

PerfumerJean Kerleo

Launched1972

Reviews0

Overall rank#57,608

PerfumerDawn Spencer Hurwitz

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winner1000Higher 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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ManRoot by DSH Perfumes strips away the cosmetic fluff of traditional iris to deliver a raw, root-focused study in botanical realism. Built around Italian iris, rich orris root, and bitter ginseng, this scent ignores sweet powder in favor of cold garden soil, bitter carrot greens, and waxy warmth. You get an earthy bu…

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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, 1000 or ManRoot?

1000 takes 4 of 4 categories. 1000 is rated 4.48/5 from 1,145 votes; ManRoot is rated 3.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose 1000 for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter. Choose ManRoot for a powdery and earthy character. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 1000 or ManRoot?

1000 lasts longest (1000 71/100, ManRoot 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1000 or ManRoot?

1000 projects furthest (1000 63/100, ManRoot 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1000 and ManRoot smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and woody accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Iris and Vetiver.

Is 1000 or ManRoot better for summer or winter?

ManRoot suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1000 and ManRoot?

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. ManRoot features Orris, Ginseng, Turmeric, Costus and Carrot.