1001 vs BLV Absolute
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
37%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
1001 takes 4 of 7 categories.
1001Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.
BLV AbsoluteChoose it for a floral and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in winter, daytime wear.
10014/7
BLV Absolute3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- BLV Absolute
- Community sentiment
- BLV Absolute
- Longevity
- 1001
- Sillage & projection
- 1001
- Value for money
- 1001
- Versatility
- BLV Absolute
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- 1001
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
1001VertusBLV AbsoluteBvlgariWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.89/ 5 · 104 votes
Have 42%Had 16%Want 42%
3.95/ 5 · 153 votes
Have 26%Had 42%Want 32%
Category winnerBLV AbsoluteRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate39%Love
31%Like
10%Ok
20%Dislike
0%Hate
104 votes
30%Love
50%Like
4%Ok
16%Dislike
0%Hate
153 votes
Category winnerBLV AbsoluteMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
Longevity1001
Sillage1001
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winner1001Best value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwarm spicy100%
woody92%
powdery84%
aromatic77%
floral69%
citrus61%
floral100%
fresh spicy92%
powdery84%
fresh77%
vanilla69%
citrus61%
Scent match37%Some overlap · both floral, powdery and citrus
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
CinnamonCardamomSaffronGingerLimeBergamot
Heart
Damask RoseCarnationVioletMimosaOrrisMagnoliaTuberose
Base
AmberPatchouliCedarSandalwoodVetiverVanillaCashmere WoodMusk
Top
GingerBergamot
Heart
WisteriaFlaxMimosa
Base
VanillaMuskSandalwood
InformationalShared notesGinger, Bergamot, Mimosa and Sandalwood. 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–
Spring84
Summer74
Fall87
Winter100
Day100
Night67
Category winnerBLV AbsoluteMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#12,537
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews12
Overall rank#31,990
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winner1001Higher 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 →BLV Absolute is a bright, powdery floral musk built around ginger, bergamot, soft yellow florals, vanilla, musk, and sandalwood. It opens with a fresh spicy lift, then settles into a smoother floral heart with a clean, lightly sweet base. It suits wearers who like polished feminine designer scents with freshness, powd…
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 BLV Absolute?
1001 takes 4 of 7 categories. 1001 is rated 3.89/5 from 104 votes; BLV Absolute is rated 3.95/5 from 153 votes. Choose 1001 for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter. Choose BLV Absolute for a floral and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, 1001 or BLV Absolute?
1001 lasts longest (1001 73/100, BLV Absolute 68/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, 1001 or BLV Absolute?
1001 projects furthest (1001 66/100, BLV Absolute 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Do 1001 and BLV Absolute smell similar?
Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, powdery and citrus accords. Common notes include Ginger, Bergamot, Mimosa and Sandalwood.
Is 1001 or BLV Absolute better for summer or winter?
For summer, BLV Absolute is the stronger pick. For winter, 1001 is the stronger pick. BLV Absolute suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in 1001 and BLV Absolute?
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. BLV Absolute has top notes of Ginger and Bergamot, heart notes of Wisteria, Flax and Mimosa, a base of Vanilla, Musk and Sandalwood.
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