Fragrance comparison

1001 vs Unique

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 107 ratings analysed

3 wins

1001

Vertus

3.89104 votes

Rank #12,541 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

Unique

Romano

4.003 votes

Rank #60,371 CitrusFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1001 takes 3 of 4 categories.

1001
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Unique
Choose it for a citrus and floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

10013/4

Unique1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: 1001
Sillage & projection: 1001
Value for money: Unique
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

1001Vertus

UniqueRomano

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.89/ 5 · 104 votes

Have 42%Had 16%Want 42%

4.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 88%Had 0%Want 13%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage33

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

Longevity1001

Sillage1001

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value92

Category winnerUniqueBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

woody92%

powdery84%

aromatic77%

floral69%

citrus61%

citrus100%

floral92%

powdery84%

amber77%

white floral69%

violet61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both powdery, floral and citrus

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

BergamotOrange

Heart

MagnoliaJasmineViolet

Base

OakmossAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Violet, Magnolia 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–

Spring100

Summer25

Fall25

Winter50

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men19

Unisex45

Women36

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,541

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#60,371

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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Romano Unique opens with a sharp burst of bergamot and bitter orange that quickly softens on skin. The middle phase introduces powdery violet and jasmine, creating a light floral heart over a clean base of oakmoss and amber. It works well as an informal morning option for warm spring days or post-workout freshening.

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 Unique?

1001 takes 3 of 4 categories. 1001 is rated 3.89/5 from 104 votes; Unique is rated 4.00/5 from 3 votes. Choose 1001 for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Unique for a citrus and floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 1001 or Unique?

1001 lasts longest (1001 73/100, Unique 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1001 or Unique?

1001 projects furthest (1001 66/100, Unique 33/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1001 and Unique smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, floral and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Violet, Magnolia and Amber.

Is 1001 or Unique better for summer or winter?

Unique suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1001 and Unique?

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. Unique has top notes of Bergamot and Orange, heart notes of Magnolia, Jasmine and Violet, a base of Oakmoss, Amber and Musk.