Fragrance comparison

1001 vs Zara Sandalwood

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 141 ratings analysed

5 wins

1001

Vertus

3.89104 votes

Rank #11,186 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

Zara Sandalwood

Zara

3.7637 votes

Rank #18,493 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1001 takes 5 of 7 categories.

1001
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Zara Sandalwood
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

10015/7

Zara Sandalwood2/7

Ratings & consensus: 1001
Community sentiment: 1001
Longevity: 1001
Sillage & projection: 1001
Value for money: Zara Sandalwood
Versatility: Zara Sandalwood
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 1001

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

1001Vertus

Zara SandalwoodZara

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.89/ 5 · 104 votes

Have 42%Had 16%Want 42%

3.76/ 5 · 37 votes

Have 43%Had 18%Want 39%

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

27%Love

46%Like

3%Ok

24%Dislike

0%Hate

37 votes

Category winner1001Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

Longevity1001

Sillage1001

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value50

Category winnerZara SandalwoodBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

woody92%

powdery84%

aromatic77%

floral69%

citrus61%

citrus100%

aromatic91%

warm spicy83%

musky74%

powdery65%

fresh spicy56%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both warm spicy, aromatic 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

BergamotLime

Heart

Cardamom

Base

MuskVetiver

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Lime, Bergamot and Vetiver. 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–

Spring63

Summer25

Fall100

Winter63

Day100

Night71

Category winnerZara SandalwoodMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men19

Unisex45

Women36

Men60

Unisex20

Women20

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,186

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#18,493

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

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 →

Zara Sandalwood opens with an energetic splash of bergamot and sour lime that hits skin with immediate brightness. The citrus top feels sharp and crisp, cutting through warm spring air and giving your morning routine a clean boost. As the tart citrus fades, warm cardamom comes forward to meet a dry vetiver and musk b…

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, 1001 or Zara Sandalwood?

1001 takes 5 of 7 categories. 1001 is rated 3.89/5 from 104 votes; Zara Sandalwood is rated 3.76/5 from 37 votes. Choose 1001 for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Zara Sandalwood for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 1001 or Zara Sandalwood?

1001 lasts longest (1001 73/100, Zara Sandalwood 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1001 or Zara Sandalwood?

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

Do 1001 and Zara Sandalwood smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Lime, Bergamot and Vetiver.

Is 1001 or Zara Sandalwood better for summer or winter?

For summer, 1001 is the stronger pick. For winter, 1001 is the stronger pick. Zara Sandalwood suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1001 and Zara Sandalwood?

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. Zara Sandalwood has top notes of Bergamot and Lime, heart notes of Cardamom, a base of Musk and Vetiver.