Fragrance comparison

1001 vs Midnight Omen

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 152 ratings analysed

6 wins

1001

Vertus

3.89104 votes

Rank #12,541 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

Midnight Omen

Trudon

3.8548 votes

Rank #35,033 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1001 takes 6 of 7 categories.

1001
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Midnight Omen
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Best in winter, evening wear.

10016/7

Midnight Omen0/7

Ratings & consensus: 1001
Community sentiment: 1001
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: 1001
Value for money: 1001
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

Midnight OmenTrudon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.89/ 5 · 104 votes

Have 42%Had 16%Want 42%

3.85/ 5 · 48 votes

Have 28%Had 13%Want 59%

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

44%Love

23%Like

15%Ok

13%Dislike

6%Hate

48 votes

Category winner1001Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityTie

Sillage1001

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value34

Category winner1001Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

woody92%

powdery84%

aromatic77%

floral69%

citrus61%

woody100%

powdery90%

violet80%

warm spicy70%

leather60%

earthy50%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both woody, powdery and warm spicy

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

SaffronOrrisPeonyMandarin

Heart

SandalwoodVioletLeatherCashmeran

Base

MossWoody NotesPatchouliAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Violet, Orris and Amber. 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–

Spring33

Summer17

Fall78

Winter100

Day47

Night100

Category winner1001Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men19

Unisex45

Women36

Men19

Unisex56

Women26

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,541

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#35,033

PerfumerNot listed

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.

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Trudon Midnight Omen opens with a sharp burst of saffron and bright mandarin before settling into a dense heart of rooty orris, violet, and soft leather. As the top notes fade, sandalwood and cashmeran create a velvety woody texture on skin. The base relies on dark moss, earthy patchouli, and warm amber to anchor the …

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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 Midnight Omen?

1001 takes 6 of 7 categories. 1001 is rated 3.89/5 from 104 votes; Midnight Omen is rated 3.85/5 from 48 votes. Choose 1001 for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Midnight Omen for a woody and powdery character. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, 1001 or Midnight Omen?

They last about the same: 1001 73/100, Midnight Omen 73/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, 1001 or Midnight Omen?

1001 projects furthest (1001 66/100, Midnight Omen 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1001 and Midnight Omen smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Saffron, Violet, Orris and Amber.

Is 1001 or Midnight Omen better for summer or winter?

For summer, 1001 is the stronger pick. For winter, 1001 is the stronger pick. Midnight Omen suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1001 and Midnight Omen?

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. Midnight Omen has top notes of Saffron, Orris, Peony and Mandarin, heart notes of Sandalwood, Violet, Leather and Cashmeran, a base of Moss, Woody Notes, Patchouli and Amber.