Fragrance comparison

Bois de Santal vs 1001

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 204 ratings analysed

Bois de Santal

House of Brandt

3.67100 votes

Rank #34,134 WoodyWarm Spicy

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58%scent match

Closely related

7 wins

1001

Vertus

3.89104 votes

Rank #11,048 Warm SpicyWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1001 takes 7 of 7 categories.

Bois de Santal
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Best in winter, daytime wear.
1001
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Bois de Santal0/7

10017/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Bois de SantalHouse of Brandt

1001Vertus

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 100 votes

Have 21%Had 7%Want 71%

3.89/ 5 · 104 votes

Have 42%Had 16%Want 42%

Category winner1001Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

30%Like

23%Ok

15%Dislike

3%Hate

100 votes

39%Love

31%Like

10%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

104 votes

Category winner1001Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

Longevity1001

Sillage1001

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value47

Category winner1001Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy88%

powdery77%

amber65%

aromatic53%

balsamic42%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

powdery84%

aromatic77%

floral69%

citrus61%

Scent match58%Closely related · both woody, warm spicy and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

SandalwoodCardamom

Heart2-4 hrs

OrrisViolet

Base6-8+ hrs

OlibanumVanillaCashmere Wood

Top

CinnamonCardamomSaffronGingerLimeBergamot

Heart

Damask RoseCarnationVioletMimosaOrrisMagnoliaTuberose

Base

AmberPatchouliCedarSandalwoodVetiverVanillaCashmere WoodMusk

InformationalShared notesSandalwood, Cardamom, Orris and Violet. Durations are only published for Bois de Santal, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring58

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night65

Spring96

Summer43

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winner1001Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men17

Unisex57

Women26

Work 35%Casual 30%Date 26%Party 9%

Men19

Unisex45

Women36

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#34,134

PerfumerKamila Lelakova

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#11,048

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Category winner1001Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

House of Brandt Bois de Santal strips away the harsh dill brine of common woody scents in favor of a smooth, buttery sandalwood perfume profile. The opening crackles with green cardamom. It stays calm. Within ten minutes, powdery orris and violet soften the cedar-like grain into a velvety cloud. A base of bourbon vani…

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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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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, Bois de Santal or 1001?

1001 takes 7 of 7 categories. Bois de Santal is rated 3.67/5 from 100 votes; 1001 is rated 3.89/5 from 104 votes. Choose Bois de Santal for a woody and warm spicy character. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose 1001 for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Bois de Santal or 1001?

1001 lasts longest (1001 73/100, Bois de Santal 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bois de Santal or 1001?

1001 projects furthest (1001 66/100, Bois de Santal 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bois de Santal and 1001 smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and powdery accords. Common notes include Sandalwood, Cardamom, Orris and Violet.

Is Bois de Santal or 1001 better for summer or winter?

For summer, 1001 is the stronger pick. For winter, Bois de Santal is the stronger pick. Bois de Santal suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bois de Santal and 1001?

Bois de Santal has top notes of Sandalwood and Cardamom, heart notes of Orris and Violet, a base of Olibanum, Vanilla and Cashmere Wood. 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.