Fragrance comparison

A Thousand Layers vs Samija

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

Updated 14 Oct 2026 2 ratings analysed

2 wins

A Thousand Layers

Vanitas Parfums

5.002 votes

Rank #41,240 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

Samija

Jacques Battini

—0 votes

Rank #65,930 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

A Thousand Layers takes 2 of 3 categories.

A Thousand Layers
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Samija
Choose it for a woody and amber character.

A Thousand Layers2/3

Samija0/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: A Thousand Layers
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: A Thousand Layers

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

A Thousand LayersVanitas Parfums

SamijaJacques Battini

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 7%Had 7%Want 87%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 13%Had 0%Want 88%

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

2 votes · too few to score

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity20

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityA Thousand Layers

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber92%

warm spicy84%

citrus77%

sweet69%

powdery61%

woody100%

amber83%

powdery65%

white floral48%

rose30%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both woody, amber and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

OrangeLemon

Heart3-4 hrs

Rose de MaiPistachioWalnutHoneyRosePuff Pastry

Base8-10+ hrs

Peru BalsamSandalwoodImmortelleLabdanumCinnamonOlibanumBenzoinOakmoss

Top

MimosaJasmineRoseOlive Tree

Heart

LabdanumPalisander RosewoodCedar

Base

SandalwoodVetiver

InformationalShared notesRose, Sandalwood and Labdanum. Durations are only published for A Thousand Layers, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter25

Day100

Night79

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Date 32%Casual 30%Work 20%Party 18%

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#41,240

PerfumerPaul Voulgaridis

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#65,930

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerA Thousand LayersHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

A Thousand Layers by Vanitas Parfums brings the warmth of the Greek Aegean straight to your skin through a rich pastry and citrus profile. The fragrance starts with a crisp splash of lemon and sweet orange that feels like morning sunshine over island waters. Soon, the scent turns deliciously edible as golden Greek hon…

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Samija by Jacques Battini offers a floral-woody profile led by mimosa and jasmine notes. Launched in 2018, this feminine composition relies on a structure of rosewood, labdanum, and sandalwood. It functions best as an intimate, powdery daily scent, suited for office wear or casual outings during spring months when the…

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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 lasts longer, A Thousand Layers or Samija?

A Thousand Layers lasts longest (A Thousand Layers 80/100, Samija 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, A Thousand Layers or Samija?

Projection is very close: A Thousand Layers 63/100, Samija 63/100 for sillage.

Do A Thousand Layers and Samija smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and powdery accords. Common notes include Rose, Sandalwood and Labdanum.

Is A Thousand Layers or Samija better for summer or winter?

A Thousand Layers suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in A Thousand Layers and Samija?

A Thousand Layers has top notes of Orange and Lemon, heart notes of Rose de Mai, Pistachio, Walnut and Honey, a base of Peru Balsam, Sandalwood, Immortelle and Labdanum. Samija has top notes of Mimosa, Jasmine, Rose and Olive Tree, heart notes of Labdanum, Palisander Rosewood and Cedar, a base of Sandalwood and Vetiver.