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1001 vs Musk Patchouli

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

Updated 130 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Musk Patchouli takes 4 of 7 categories.

  • 1001

    Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

  • Musk Patchouli

    Choose it for a musky and patchouli character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

10013/7
Musk Patchouli4/7
Ratings & consensus
1001
Community sentiment
1001
Longevity
Musk Patchouli
Sillage & projection
Musk Patchouli
Value for money
Musk Patchouli
Versatility
Musk Patchouli
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
1001

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
1001Vertus
Musk PatchouliLaverne
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.89/ 5 · 104 votes
Have 42%Had 16%Want 42%
2.85/ 5 · 26 votes
Have 38%Had 17%Want 45%
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

23%Love
12%Like
8%Ok
42%Dislike
15%Hate

26 votes

Category winner1001Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity73
〰 Sillage66
♥ Love / hate72
⏱ Longevity75
〰 Sillage71
♥ Love / hate46
Category winners

LongevityMusk Patchouli

SillageMusk Patchouli

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value47
¤ Price value72
Category winnerMusk PatchouliBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
warm spicy100%
woody92%
powdery84%
aromatic77%
floral69%
citrus61%
musky100%
patchouli88%
powdery77%
woody65%
earthy53%
balsamic42%
Scent match33%Clearly different · both powdery and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
CinnamonCardamomSaffronGingerLimeBergamot
Heart
Damask RoseCarnationVioletMimosaOrrisMagnoliaTuberose
Base
AmberPatchouliCedarSandalwoodVetiverVanillaCashmere WoodMusk
Top15-30 mins
RoseCarnationCinnamon
Heart2-4 hrs
MuskWhite Flowers
Base6-8+ hrs
PatchouliVanillaWoody NotesSaffron
InformationalShared notesCinnamon, Saffron, Damask Rose and Carnation. Durations are only published for Musk Patchouli, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring96
Summer43
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring53
Summer40
Fall53
Winter100
Day42
Night100
Category winnerMusk PatchouliMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men19
Unisex45
Women36
Men14
Unisex50
Women36
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,522

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#38,707

PerfumerDominique Moellhausen

Launched—

Reviews3

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.

Reviews →

Musk Patchouli by Laverne is a warm oriental woody fragrance that wraps you in a thick, comforting cloud of clean powder and spice. Created by perfumer Dominique Moellhausen, the scent opens with a lively kick of cinnamon, red rose, and spicy carnation before settling into a dense heart of velvety musk and soft white …

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.

Recent comparisons

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, 1001 or Musk Patchouli?

Musk Patchouli takes 4 of 7 categories. 1001 is rated 3.89/5 from 104 votes; Musk Patchouli is rated 2.85/5 from 26 votes. Choose 1001 for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Musk Patchouli for a musky and patchouli character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, 1001 or Musk Patchouli?

They last about the same: Musk Patchouli 75/100, 1001 73/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, 1001 or Musk Patchouli?

Musk Patchouli projects furthest (Musk Patchouli 71/100, 1001 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1001 and Musk Patchouli smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and woody accords. Common notes include Cinnamon, Saffron, Damask Rose and Carnation.

Is 1001 or Musk Patchouli better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in 1001 and Musk Patchouli?

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. Musk Patchouli has top notes of Rose, Carnation and Cinnamon, heart notes of Musk and White Flowers, a base of Patchouli, Vanilla, Woody Notes and Saffron.

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