1001 vs Basic Black
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
64%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Basic Black takes 4 of 7 categories.
1001Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter.
Basic BlackChoose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter.
10013/7
Basic Black4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Basic Black
- Community sentiment
- Basic Black
- Longevity
- 1001
- Sillage & projection
- 1001
- Value for money
- Basic Black
- Versatility
- 1001
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Basic Black
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
1001VertusBasic BlackBill BlassWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.89/ 5 · 104 votes
Have 42%Had 16%Want 42%
3.86/ 5 · 357 votes
Have 70%Had 30%Want 0%
Category winnerBasic BlackRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate39%Love
31%Like
10%Ok
20%Dislike
0%Hate
104 votes
37%Love
41%Like
4%Ok
17%Dislike
1%Hate
313 votes
Category winnerBasic BlackMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
Longevity1001
Sillage1001
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerBasic BlackBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwarm spicy100%
woody92%
powdery84%
aromatic77%
floral69%
citrus61%
warm spicy100%
woody92%
amber84%
floral77%
powdery69%
aromatic61%
Scent match64%Closely related · both warm spicy, woody and powdery
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
CinnamonCardamomSaffronGingerLimeBergamot
Heart
Damask RoseCarnationVioletMimosaOrrisMagnoliaTuberose
Base
AmberPatchouliCedarSandalwoodVetiverVanillaCashmere WoodMusk
Top
CarnationYlang-YlangPlumCardamomPeachMandarin OrangeBergamot
Heart
HoneyCorianderRoseTuberoseVioletJasmine
Base
OakmossPatchouliCivetAmberMuskBenzoinSandalwoodStyrax
InformationalShared notesCardamom, Bergamot, Damask Rose and Carnation. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring96
Summer43
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring53
Summer34
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winner1001Most year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#12,475
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews12
Overall rank#3,732
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews71
Category winnerBasic BlackHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotVertus 1001 offers a rich blend of cinnamon and warm amber designed for cool evenings. Bright lime opens the scent before settling into a soft floral heart of violet and damask rose. The base remains dense, focusing on cedar and musk to create an intimate woodsy atmosphere on the skin.
Reviews →Basic Black by Bill Blass is a spicy, mossy floral chypre with a vintage dressed-up attitude. Reviewers often notice carnation, coriander, oakmoss, musk and honeyed florals, with an opening that can feel sharp, soapy or animalic before it settles. It suits people who enjoy bold 80s and early 90s style perfumes, powder…
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, 1001 or Basic Black?
Basic Black takes 4 of 7 categories. 1001 is rated 3.89/5 from 104 votes; Basic Black is rated 3.86/5 from 357 votes. Choose 1001 for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter. Choose Basic Black for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, 1001 or Basic Black?
1001 lasts longest (1001 73/100, Basic Black 69/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, 1001 or Basic Black?
1001 projects furthest (1001 66/100, Basic Black 62/100), based on community performance votes.
Do 1001 and Basic Black smell similar?
Closely related: a 64% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Bergamot, Damask Rose and Carnation.
Is 1001 or Basic Black better for summer or winter?
For summer, 1001 is the stronger pick. For winter, 1001 is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in 1001 and Basic Black?
1001 has top notes of Cinnamon, Cardamom, Saffron and Ginger, heart notes of Damask Rose, Carnation, Violet and Mimosa, a base of Amber, Patchouli, Cedar and Sandalwood. Basic Black has top notes of Carnation, Ylang-Ylang, Plum and Cardamom, heart notes of Honey, Coriander, Rose and Tuberose, a base of Oakmoss, Patchouli, Civet and Amber.
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