Fragrance comparison

1001 vs Dream

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 411 ratings analysed

4 wins

1001

Vertus

3.89104 votes

Rank #12,493 Warm SpicyWoody

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50%scent match

Some overlap

Dream

The Maker

4.09307 votes

Rank #3,762 Warm SpicyVanilla

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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 longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.
Dream
Choose it for a warm spicy and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

10014/7

Dream3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

1001Vertus

DreamThe Maker

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.89/ 5 · 104 votes

Have 42%Had 16%Want 42%

4.09/ 5 · 307 votes

Have 87%Had 13%Want 0%

Category winnerDreamRating 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

44%Love

33%Like

15%Ok

7%Dislike

2%Hate

307 votes

Category winnerDreamMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

Longevity1001

Sillage1001

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value37

Category winner1001Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

woody92%

powdery84%

aromatic77%

floral69%

citrus61%

warm spicy100%

vanilla92%

woody84%

powdery77%

sweet69%

floral61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both warm spicy, woody 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

Top

ButterCinnamonCocoaMagnolia

Heart

White SandalwoodCaramelVanilla Orchid

Base

VanillaAmberVetiver

InformationalShared notesCinnamon, Magnolia, Amber and Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring96

Summer43

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring26

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winner1001Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men19

Unisex45

Women36

Men3

Unisex29

Women68

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,493

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#3,762

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews94

Category winnerDreamHigher 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.

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Dream by The Maker opens with the comforting aroma of warm melted butter, freshly grated cinnamon, and a dusting of dry cocoa powder. A hint of fresh magnolia petals keeps the initial spray from feeling heavy or syrupy. As it settles on warm skin, creamy caramel and delicate vanilla orchid emerge, resting over a smoot…

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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 Dream?

1001 takes 4 of 7 categories. 1001 is rated 3.89/5 from 104 votes; Dream is rated 4.09/5 from 307 votes. Choose 1001 for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Dream for a warm spicy and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, 1001 or Dream?

1001 lasts longest (1001 73/100, Dream 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1001 or Dream?

1001 projects furthest (1001 66/100, Dream 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1001 and Dream smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Cinnamon, Magnolia, Amber and Vetiver.

Is 1001 or Dream 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 Dream?

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. Dream has top notes of Butter, Cinnamon, Cocoa and Magnolia, heart notes of White Sandalwood, Caramel and Vanilla Orchid, a base of Vanilla, Amber and Vetiver.