Fragrance comparison

1001 vs Vip Blend Classic

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

Updated 1 Nov 2026 105 ratings analysed

3 wins

1001

Vertus

3.89104 votes

Rank #11,921 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

Vip Blend Classic

CLASSIC BLEND

5.001 votes

Rank #57,180 Warm SpicyIris

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.
Vip Blend Classic
Choose it for a warm spicy and iris character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

10013/4

Vip Blend Classic1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: 1001
Sillage & projection: 1001
Value for money: Vip Blend Classic
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

Vip Blend ClassicCLASSIC BLEND

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.89/ 5 · 104 votes

Have 42%Had 16%Want 42%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 17%Had 0%Want 83%

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

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

Longevity1001

Sillage1001

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value75

Category winnerVip Blend ClassicBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

woody92%

powdery84%

aromatic77%

floral69%

citrus61%

warm spicy100%

iris88%

aromatic77%

woody65%

earthy53%

patchouli42%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both warm spicy, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

CinnamonCardamomSaffronGingerLimeBergamot

Heart

Damask RoseCarnationVioletMimosaOrrisMagnoliaTuberose

Base

AmberPatchouliCedarSandalwoodVetiverVanillaCashmere WoodMusk

Top30 to 45 minutes

CardamomOrangeLemonCarrot

Heart2 to 3 hours

OrrisCinnamon

Base3 to 4 hours

VetiverPatchouliCedarwood

InformationalShared notesCinnamon, Cardamom, Orris and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Vip Blend Classic, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring96

Summer43

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night100

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#11,921

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#57,180

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.

Reviews →

Vip Blend Classic by CLASSIC BLEND is a woody spicy men's fragrance launched in 2025 that pairs sharp citrus and rooty earthiness with a warm, powdery core. The opening delivers a bright contrast where tart lemon and juicy orange run into the cool spice of cardamom and the earthy dryness of carrot. As the initial zest…

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 Vip Blend Classic?

1001 takes 3 of 4 categories. 1001 is rated 3.89/5 from 104 votes; Vip Blend Classic is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose 1001 for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Vip Blend Classic for a warm spicy and iris character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, 1001 or Vip Blend Classic?

1001 lasts longest (1001 73/100, Vip Blend Classic 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1001 or Vip Blend Classic?

1001 projects furthest (1001 66/100, Vip Blend Classic 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1001 and Vip Blend Classic smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Cinnamon, Cardamom, Orris and Patchouli.

Is 1001 or Vip Blend Classic better for summer or winter?

Vip Blend Classic suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1001 and Vip Blend Classic?

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. Vip Blend Classic has top notes of Cardamom, Orange, Lemon and Carrot, heart notes of Orris and Cinnamon, a base of Vetiver, Patchouli and Cedarwood.