1001 vs Fresco Absolute
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
32%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
1001 takes 4 of 5 categories.
1001Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Fresco AbsoluteChoose it for a aromatic and green character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
10014/5
Fresco Absolute1/5
- Ratings & consensus
- 1001
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- 1001
- Sillage & projection
- 1001
- Value for money
- Fresco Absolute
- 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
1001VertusFresco AbsoluteVictorWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.89/ 5 · 104 votes
Have 42%Had 16%Want 42%
3.94/ 5 · 18 votes
Have 47%Had 28%Want 25%
Category winner1001Rating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate39%Love
31%Like
10%Ok
20%Dislike
0%Hate
104 votes
22%Love
56%Like
17%Ok
6%Dislike
0%Hate
18 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
Longevity1001
Sillage1001
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerFresco AbsoluteBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwarm spicy100%
woody92%
powdery84%
aromatic77%
floral69%
citrus61%
aromatic100%
green83%
woody65%
fresh spicy48%
earthy30%
Scent match32%Clearly different · both aromatic and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
CinnamonCardamomSaffronGingerLimeBergamot
Heart
Damask RoseCarnationVioletMimosaOrrisMagnoliaTuberose
Base
AmberPatchouliCedarSandalwoodVetiverVanillaCashmere WoodMusk
Top
MintLemon VerbenaCardamom
Heart
ThymePalisander RosewoodOakmossFig Leaf
Base
VetiverMuskCashmere Wood
InformationalShared notesCardamom, Vetiver, Cashmere Wood and Musk. 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–
Spring33
Summer100
Fall100
Winter0
Day100
Night13
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#12,522
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews12
Overall rank#39,541
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews3
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 →Fresco Absolute by Victor is a woody aromatic cologne that pairs bright herbal notes with a quiet base of cashmere wood. First launched in 1995, it relies on crisp green notes to make a clean impression. It suits a relaxed wardrobe during spring and summer mornings when you want a simple scent.
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 Fresco Absolute?
1001 takes 4 of 5 categories. 1001 is rated 3.89/5 from 104 votes; Fresco Absolute is rated 3.94/5 from 18 votes. Choose 1001 for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Fresco Absolute for a aromatic and green character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, 1001 or Fresco Absolute?
1001 lasts longest (1001 73/100, Fresco Absolute 54/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, 1001 or Fresco Absolute?
1001 projects furthest (1001 66/100, Fresco Absolute 40/100), based on community performance votes.
Do 1001 and Fresco Absolute smell similar?
Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Vetiver, Cashmere Wood and Musk.
Is 1001 or Fresco Absolute better for summer or winter?
Fresco Absolute suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in 1001 and Fresco 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. Fresco Absolute has top notes of Mint, Lemon Verbena and Cardamom, heart notes of Thyme, Palisander Rosewood, Oakmoss and Fig Leaf, a base of Vetiver, Musk and Cashmere Wood.
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