1001 vs Identity Code
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
33%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
1001 takes 3 of 4 categories.
1001Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Identity CodeChoose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.
10013/4
Identity Code1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- 1001
- Sillage & projection
- Identity Code
- Value for money
- 1001
- 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
1001VertusIdentity CodeInessanceWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.89/ 5 · 104 votes
Have 42%Had 16%Want 42%
3.67/ 5 · 6 votes
Have 20%Had 20%Want 60%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate39%Love
31%Like
10%Ok
20%Dislike
0%Hate
104 votes
0%Love
83%Like
0%Ok
17%Dislike
0%Hate
6 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
Longevity1001
SillageIdentity Code
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%
fruity100%
woody92%
sweet84%
musky77%
warm spicy69%
amber61%
Scent match33%Clearly different · both woody and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
CinnamonCardamomSaffronGingerLimeBergamot
Heart
Damask RoseCarnationVioletMimosaOrrisMagnoliaTuberose
Base
AmberPatchouliCedarSandalwoodVetiverVanillaCashmere WoodMusk
Top
StrawberryLime
Heart
LavenderAppleCardamom
Base
Cashmere WoodSandalwoodAmberMusk
InformationalShared notesCardamom, Lime, Amber 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–
Spring100
Summer0
Fall50
Winter75
Day67
Night100
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#12,475
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews12
Overall rank#23,075
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews36
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 →Identity Code by Inessance presents a striking blend of fruity and woody notes, led by sharp strawberry and lime. It settles into a warm base of cashmere wood and sandalwood, creating an approachable profile for the everyday wearer. This woody aromatic scent works well as a versatile daily driver for office or casual …
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 Identity Code?
1001 takes 3 of 4 categories. 1001 is rated 3.89/5 from 104 votes; Identity Code is rated 3.67/5 from 6 votes. Choose 1001 for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Identity Code for a fruity and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, 1001 or Identity Code?
1001 lasts longest (1001 73/100, Identity Code 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, 1001 or Identity Code?
Identity Code projects furthest (Identity Code 75/100, 1001 66/100), based on community performance votes.
Do 1001 and Identity Code smell similar?
Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Lime, Amber and Sandalwood.
Is 1001 or Identity Code better for summer or winter?
Identity Code suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in 1001 and Identity Code?
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. Identity Code has top notes of Strawberry and Lime, heart notes of Lavender, Apple and Cardamom, a base of Cashmere Wood, Sandalwood, Amber and Musk.
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