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1001 vs Black Cavalier XI

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

Updated 113 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

  • 1001

    Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

  • Black Cavalier XI

    Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

10012/4
Black Cavalier XI2/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Black Cavalier XI
Sillage & projection
1001
Value for money
Black Cavalier XI
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
1001

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
1001Vertus
Black Cavalier XILe Bonheur Perfumes
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.89/ 5 · 104 votes
Have 42%Had 16%Want 42%
4.56/ 5 · 9 votes
Have 34%Had 11%Want 55%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
39%Love
31%Like
10%Ok
20%Dislike
0%Hate

104 votes

67%Love
22%Like
11%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity73
〰 Sillage66
♥ Love / hate72
⏱ Longevity76
〰 Sillage58
♥ Love / hate89
Category winners

LongevityBlack Cavalier XI

Sillage1001

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value47
¤ Price value67
Category winnerBlack Cavalier XIBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
warm spicy100%
woody92%
powdery84%
aromatic77%
floral69%
citrus61%
aromatic100%
fresh spicy92%
citrus84%
vanilla77%
warm spicy69%
amber61%
Scent match39%Some overlap · both aromatic, warm spicy and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
CinnamonCardamomSaffronGingerLimeBergamot
Heart
Damask RoseCarnationVioletMimosaOrrisMagnoliaTuberose
Base
AmberPatchouliCedarSandalwoodVetiverVanillaCashmere WoodMusk
Top1 to 2 hours
Orange OilBergamotSaffronMintCardamom
Heart2 to 4 hours
Red ThymeWormwoodLavenderCinnamon
Base5 to 8 hours
Tonka BeanPatchouliVanillaOakmossAmberCedarwood
InformationalShared notesCinnamon, Cardamom, Saffron and Bergamot. Durations are only published for Black Cavalier XI, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring96
Summer43
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring63
Summer50
Fall75
Winter100
Day50
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men19
Unisex45
Women36
Men91
Unisex9
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,188

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#33,829

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winner1001Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Vertus 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 →

Black Cavalier XI by Le Bonheur Perfumes is an oriental fougere fragrance for men launched in 2024. The opening combines bright orange oil and bergamot with refreshing mint, warm cardamom, and bittersweet saffron. As the initial citrus crispness settles, an herbal heart of red thyme, wormwood, and clean lavender emerg…

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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, 1001 or Black Cavalier XI?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. 1001 is rated 3.89/5 from 104 votes; Black Cavalier XI is rated 4.56/5 from 9 votes. Choose 1001 for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Black Cavalier XI for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, 1001 or Black Cavalier XI?

Black Cavalier XI lasts longest (Black Cavalier XI 76/100, 1001 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1001 or Black Cavalier XI?

1001 projects furthest (1001 66/100, Black Cavalier XI 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1001 and Black Cavalier XI smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, warm spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Cinnamon, Cardamom, Saffron and Bergamot.

Is 1001 or Black Cavalier XI better for summer or winter?

Black Cavalier XI suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1001 and Black Cavalier XI?

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. Black Cavalier XI has top notes of Orange Oil, Bergamot, Saffron and Mint, heart notes of Red Thyme, Wormwood, Lavender and Cinnamon, a base of Tonka Bean, Patchouli, Vanilla and Oakmoss.

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