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1001 vs Bois Primitif

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

Updated 207 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bois Primitif takes 5 of 7 categories.

  • 1001

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

  • Bois Primitif

    Choose it for a cinnamon and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear.

10012/7
Bois Primitif5/7
Ratings & consensus
Bois Primitif
Community sentiment
Bois Primitif
Longevity
Bois Primitif
Sillage & projection
1001
Value for money
Bois Primitif
Versatility
Bois Primitif
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
1001

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
1001Vertus
Bois PrimitifClaudio Zucca Parfums
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.89/ 5 · 104 votes
Have 42%Had 16%Want 42%
4.40/ 5 · 103 votes
Have 27%Had 6%Want 67%
Category winnerBois PrimitifRating 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

59%Love
30%Like
5%Ok
3%Dislike
3%Hate

103 votes

Category winnerBois PrimitifMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity73
〰 Sillage66
♥ Love / hate72
⏱ Longevity76
〰 Sillage62
♥ Love / hate85
Category winners

LongevityBois Primitif

Sillage1001

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value47
¤ Price value61
Category winnerBois PrimitifBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
warm spicy100%
woody92%
powdery84%
aromatic77%
floral69%
citrus61%
cinnamon100%
warm spicy92%
lavender84%
musky77%
vanilla69%
powdery61%
Scent match32%Clearly different · both warm spicy and powdery

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
CinnamonBlueberryBergamot
Heart2 to 4 hours
LavenderDamask Rose
Base5 to 8 hours
VanillaMuskAmbroxanCedar
InformationalShared notesCinnamon, Bergamot, Damask Rose and Cedar. Durations are only published for Bois Primitif, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring96
Summer43
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring70
Summer46
Fall100
Winter74
Day93
Night100
Category winnerBois PrimitifMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men19
Unisex45
Women36
Men28
Unisex65
Women7
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,794

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#28,165

PerfumerClaudio Zucca

Launched—

Reviews0

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 →

Bois Primitif by Claudio Zucca Parfums delivers a cozy, forest-inspired scent that pairs spicy sweetness with crisp aromatic greenery. The fragrance opens with a sharp burst of bergamot, sweet cinnamon, and rich wild blueberry. As it settles, soothing lavender and tender damask rose create an herbal floral heart that …

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, 1001 or Bois Primitif?

Bois Primitif takes 5 of 7 categories. 1001 is rated 3.89/5 from 104 votes; Bois Primitif is rated 4.40/5 from 103 votes. Choose 1001 for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Bois Primitif for a cinnamon and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, 1001 or Bois Primitif?

Bois Primitif lasts longest (Bois Primitif 76/100, 1001 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1001 or Bois Primitif?

1001 projects furthest (1001 66/100, Bois Primitif 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1001 and Bois Primitif smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and powdery accords. Common notes include Cinnamon, Bergamot, Damask Rose and Cedar.

Is 1001 or Bois Primitif better for summer or winter?

For summer, Bois Primitif is the stronger pick. For winter, 1001 is the stronger pick. Bois Primitif suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1001 and Bois Primitif?

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. Bois Primitif has top notes of Cinnamon, Blueberry and Bergamot, heart notes of Lavender and Damask Rose, a base of Vanilla, Musk, Ambroxan and Cedar.

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