Fragrance comparison

Bois Primitif vs 1001

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 207 ratings analysed

5 wins

Bois Primitif

Claudio Zucca Parfums

4.40103 votes

Rank #28,242 CinnamonWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

1001

Vertus

3.89104 votes

Rank #11,763 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bois Primitif takes 5 of 7 categories.

Bois Primitif
Choose it for a cinnamon and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear.
1001
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Bois Primitif5/7

10012/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Bois PrimitifClaudio Zucca Parfums

1001Vertus

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.40/ 5 · 103 votes

Have 27%Had 6%Want 67%

3.89/ 5 · 104 votes

Have 42%Had 16%Want 42%

Category winnerBois PrimitifRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

59%Love

30%Like

5%Ok

3%Dislike

3%Hate

103 votes

39%Love

31%Like

10%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

104 votes

Category winnerBois PrimitifMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityBois Primitif

Sillage1001

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value61

¤ Price value47

Category winnerBois PrimitifBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

cinnamon100%

warm spicy92%

lavender84%

musky77%

vanilla69%

powdery61%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

powdery84%

aromatic77%

floral69%

citrus61%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both warm spicy and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top1 to 2 hours

CinnamonBlueberryBergamot

Heart2 to 4 hours

LavenderDamask Rose

Base5 to 8 hours

VanillaMuskAmbroxanCedar

Top

CinnamonCardamomSaffronGingerLimeBergamot

Heart

Damask RoseCarnationVioletMimosaOrrisMagnoliaTuberose

Base

AmberPatchouliCedarSandalwoodVetiverVanillaCashmere WoodMusk

InformationalShared notesCinnamon, Bergamot, Damask Rose and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Bois Primitif, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring70

Summer46

Fall100

Winter74

Day93

Night100

Spring96

Summer43

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerBois PrimitifMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men28

Unisex65

Women7

Men19

Unisex45

Women36

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,242

PerfumerClaudio Zucca

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#11,763

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Category winner1001Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bois Primitif by Claudio Zucca Parfums delivers a cozy, forest-inspired scent that pairs spicy sweetness with crisp aromatic greenery. The fragrance opens with a sharp burst of bergamot, sweet cinnamon, and rich wild blueberry. As it settles, soothing lavender and tender damask rose create an herbal floral heart that …

Reviews →

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 →

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 Primitif or 1001?

Bois Primitif takes 5 of 7 categories. Bois Primitif is rated 4.40/5 from 103 votes; 1001 is rated 3.89/5 from 104 votes. Choose Bois Primitif for a cinnamon and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose 1001 for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Bois Primitif or 1001?

Bois Primitif lasts longest (Bois Primitif 76/100, 1001 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bois Primitif or 1001?

1001 projects furthest (1001 66/100, Bois Primitif 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bois Primitif and 1001 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and powdery accords. Common notes include Cinnamon, Bergamot, Damask Rose and Vanilla.

Is Bois Primitif or 1001 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Bois Primitif is the stronger pick. For winter, 1001 is the stronger pick. Bois Primitif suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bois Primitif and 1001?

Bois Primitif has top notes of Cinnamon, Blueberry and Bergamot, heart notes of Lavender and Damask Rose, a base of Vanilla, Musk, Ambroxan and Cedar. 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.