Fragrance comparison

1001 vs Christopher Shannon

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 139 ratings analysed

4 wins

1001

Vertus

3.89104 votes

Rank #11,327 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

Christopher Shannon

Verduu

3.8635 votes

Rank #35,382 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1001 takes 4 of 7 categories.

1001
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and versatility. Best in winter.
Christopher Shannon
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

10014/7

Christopher Shannon2/7

Ratings & consensus: 1001
Community sentiment: Christopher Shannon
Longevity: 1001
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Christopher Shannon
Versatility: 1001
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 1001

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

1001Vertus

Christopher ShannonVerduu

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.89/ 5 · 104 votes

Have 42%Had 16%Want 42%

3.86/ 5 · 35 votes

Have 54%Had 18%Want 28%

Category winner1001Rating 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

29%Love

43%Like

14%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

35 votes

Category winnerChristopher ShannonMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

Longevity1001

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value66

Category winnerChristopher ShannonBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

woody92%

powdery84%

aromatic77%

floral69%

citrus61%

citrus100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

floral77%

musky69%

aromatic61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both woody, citrus and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

CinnamonCardamomSaffronGingerLimeBergamot

Heart

Damask RoseCarnationVioletMimosaOrrisMagnoliaTuberose

Base

AmberPatchouliCedarSandalwoodVetiverVanillaCashmere WoodMusk

Top15-30 mins

GingerMandarin OrangeLavenderTurmericCumin

Heart2-4 hrs

Orange BlossomRose OilMagnoliaMimosa

Base6-8+ hrs

MuskVetiverOakCashmere WoodSandalwoodAmber

InformationalShared notesGinger, Mimosa, Magnolia and Amber. Durations are only published for Christopher Shannon, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring96

Summer43

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer77

Fall38

Winter23

Day100

Night39

Category winner1001Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men19

Unisex45

Women36

Men44

Unisex50

Women6

Casual 41%Work 35%Date 15%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,327

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#35,382

PerfumerMark Buxton

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 →

Christopher Shannon by Verduu is a brisk, unconventional scent that wakes up your senses right away. The opening delivers a vibrant flash of tart mandarin orange and grated ginger, supported by an earthy kick of turmeric and aromatic cumin. It is dry, crisp, and slightly prickly. Within fifteen minutes, the initial bi…

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 Christopher Shannon?

1001 takes 4 of 7 categories. 1001 is rated 3.89/5 from 104 votes; Christopher Shannon is rated 3.86/5 from 35 votes. Choose 1001 for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and versatility. Best in winter. Choose Christopher Shannon for a citrus and woody character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 1001 or Christopher Shannon?

They last about the same: 1001 73/100, Christopher Shannon 71/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, 1001 or Christopher Shannon?

Projection is very close: 1001 66/100, Christopher Shannon 66/100 for sillage.

Do 1001 and Christopher Shannon smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and floral accords. Common notes include Ginger, Mimosa, Magnolia and Amber.

Is 1001 or Christopher Shannon better for summer or winter?

For summer, Christopher Shannon is the stronger pick. For winter, 1001 is the stronger pick. Christopher Shannon suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1001 and Christopher Shannon?

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. Christopher Shannon has top notes of Ginger, Mandarin Orange, Lavender and Turmeric, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Rose Oil, Magnolia and Mimosa, a base of Musk, Vetiver, Oak and Cashmere Wood.