Fragrance comparison

1001 NIGHT vs Sandalo Imperiale

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 17 ratings analysed

2 wins

1001 NIGHT

VELVET SAM

5.001 votes

Rank #52,230 Warm SpicyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

68%scent match

Closely related

Sandalo Imperiale

Angelo Caroli

3.2516 votes

Rank #60,789 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1001 NIGHT takes 2 of 2 categories.

1001 NIGHT
Choose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking.
Sandalo Imperiale
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Best in fall, day or night wear.

1001 NIGHT2/2

Sandalo Imperiale0/2

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

1001 NIGHTVELVET SAM

Sandalo ImperialeAngelo Caroli

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 10%Had 0%Want 90%

3.25/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 37%Had 9%Want 53%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

19%Love

25%Like

25%Ok

25%Dislike

6%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate56

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value32

Category winner1001 NIGHTBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

fresh spicy92%

amber84%

woody77%

rose69%

vanilla61%

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

warm spicy84%

powdery77%

amber69%

vanilla61%

Scent match68%Closely related · both warm spicy, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Black PepperGeranium

Heart2-4 hrs

PatchouliRoseSandalwood

Base6-10 hrs

MuskAmbergrisBenzoinVanilla

Top

Palisander RosewoodLimeBlack Pepper

Heart

CuminViolet LeavesGeranium

Base

SandalwoodWoody NotesVanillaBenzoinMusk

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Geranium, Sandalwood and Musk. Durations are only published for 1001 NIGHT, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day37

Night100

Spring40

Summer40

Fall100

Winter80

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Date 44%Party 31%Casual 15%Work 10%

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#52,230

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#60,789

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winner1001 NIGHTHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Velvet Sam 1001 Night opens with an electric bite of crushed black pepper and crisp geranium leaf. The initial alcohol flash burns off in seconds, revealing dark red rose petals layered over earthy patchouli and creamy sandalwood. It feels rich, resinous, and deeply comforting on bare skin. As the scent warms, sweet …

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Angelo Caroli Sandalo Imperiale opens with a sharp burst of fresh lime and coarse black pepper, creating a surprisingly cool, spicy introduction. As it settles onto the skin, the dry woodiness of Palisander rosewood emerges, steering the composition away from standard citrus territories. The core reveals a slightly bi…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, 1001 NIGHT or Sandalo Imperiale?

1001 NIGHT takes 2 of 2 categories. 1001 NIGHT is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Sandalo Imperiale is rated 3.25/5 from 16 votes. Choose 1001 NIGHT for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Choose Sandalo Imperiale for a woody and fresh spicy character. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Do 1001 NIGHT and Sandalo Imperiale smell similar?

Closely related: a 68% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Geranium, Sandalwood and Musk.

Is 1001 NIGHT or Sandalo Imperiale better for summer or winter?

1001 NIGHT suits evening wear; Sandalo Imperiale suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1001 NIGHT and Sandalo Imperiale?

1001 NIGHT has top notes of Black Pepper and Geranium, heart notes of Patchouli, Rose and Sandalwood, a base of Musk, Ambergris, Benzoin and Vanilla. Sandalo Imperiale has top notes of Palisander Rosewood, Lime and Black Pepper, heart notes of Cumin, Violet Leaves and Geranium, a base of Sandalwood, Woody Notes, Vanilla and Benzoin.