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1001 vs Kanon for Men

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

Updated 279 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Kanon for Men takes 5 of 7 categories.

  • 1001

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

  • Kanon for Men

    Choose it for a woody and earthy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

10012/7
Kanon for Men5/7
Ratings & consensus
Kanon for Men
Community sentiment
Kanon for Men
Longevity
1001
Sillage & projection
1001
Value for money
Kanon for Men
Versatility
Kanon for Men
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Kanon for Men

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
1001Vertus
Kanon for MenKanøn
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.89/ 5 · 104 votes
Have 42%Had 16%Want 42%
3.88/ 5 · 175 votes
Have 52%Had 19%Want 29%
Category winnerKanon for MenRating 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
51%Like
2%Ok
15%Dislike
3%Hate

175 votes

Category winnerKanon for MenMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity73
〰 Sillage66
♥ Love / hate72
⏱ Longevity60
〰 Sillage54
♥ Love / hate72
Category winners

Longevity1001

Sillage1001

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value47
¤ Price value94
Category winnerKanon for MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
warm spicy100%
woody92%
powdery84%
aromatic77%
floral69%
citrus61%
woody100%
earthy92%
mossy84%
powdery77%
white floral69%
warm spicy61%
Scent match46%Some overlap · both woody, 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
Top
Clary SageSicilian BergamotLime
Heart
Lily-of-the-ValleyEgyptian JasmineVioletOlibanumCinnamon
Base
MossOakmossMuskPatchouliSandalwoodAmberHoneyHaitian Vetiver
InformationalShared notesCinnamon, Lime, Bergamot and Violet. 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–
Spring86
Summer41
Fall100
Winter74
Day100
Night38
Category winnerKanon for MenMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men19
Unisex45
Women36
Men88
Unisex12
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,541

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#8,783

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews30

Category winnerKanon for MenHigher 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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Kanon for Men opens with a sharp burst of lime and Sicilian bergamot, balanced by the herbal crunch of clary sage. It settles into a mossy, woody base sweetened by a distinct honey note and anchored by patchouli. This vintage blend is built for casual daytime wear during the crisp days of autumn.

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 Kanon for Men?

Kanon for Men takes 5 of 7 categories. 1001 is rated 3.89/5 from 104 votes; Kanon for Men is rated 3.88/5 from 175 votes. Choose 1001 for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Kanon for Men for a woody and earthy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 1001 or Kanon for Men?

1001 lasts longest (1001 73/100, Kanon for Men 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1001 or Kanon for Men?

1001 projects furthest (1001 66/100, Kanon for Men 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1001 and Kanon for Men smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and powdery accords. Common notes include Cinnamon, Lime, Bergamot and Violet.

Is 1001 or Kanon for Men better for summer or winter?

For summer, 1001 is the stronger pick. For winter, 1001 is the stronger pick. Kanon for Men suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1001 and Kanon for Men?

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. Kanon for Men has top notes of Clary Sage, Sicilian Bergamot and Lime, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Egyptian Jasmine, Violet and Olibanum, a base of Moss, Oakmoss, Musk and Patchouli.

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