Fragrance comparison

Carnival of Souls vs 1001

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 229 ratings analysed

Carnival of Souls

Marissa Zappas

3.87125 votes

Rank #13,660 PowderyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

1001

Vertus

3.89104 votes

Rank #11,921 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1001 takes 4 of 7 categories.

Carnival of Souls
Choose it for a powdery and amber character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in winter, daytime wear.
1001
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Carnival of Souls3/7

10014/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Carnival of SoulsMarissa Zappas

1001Vertus

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.87/ 5 · 125 votes

Have 14%Had 2%Want 83%

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

37%Love

26%Like

27%Ok

6%Dislike

3%Hate

125 votes

39%Love

31%Like

10%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

104 votes

Category winnerCarnival of SoulsMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage41

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

Longevity1001

Sillage1001

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value48

¤ Price value47

Category winnerCarnival of SoulsBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

amber92%

warm spicy84%

yellow floral77%

violet69%

floral61%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

powdery84%

aromatic77%

floral69%

citrus61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both powdery, warm spicy and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

MimosaVioletMilk CreamIncenseVanillaSaffronPatchouliMuskAmber

No top / heart / base split published

Top

CinnamonCardamomSaffronGingerLimeBergamot

Heart

Damask RoseCarnationVioletMimosaOrrisMagnoliaTuberose

Base

AmberPatchouliCedarSandalwoodVetiverVanillaCashmere WoodMusk

InformationalShared notesMimosa, Violet, Vanilla and Saffron. Durations are only published for Carnival of Souls, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring41

Summer29

Fall88

Winter100

Day100

Night64

Spring96

Summer43

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerCarnival of SoulsMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men10

Unisex43

Women48

Men19

Unisex45

Women36

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,660

PerfumerMarissa Zappas

Launched—

Reviews45

Overall rank#11,921

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Category winner1001Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Carnival of Souls by Marissa Zappas presents a quiet, powdery floral landscape that pairs fluffy yellow mimosa with chilled milk cream and soft violet. An undercurrent of smoky incense and warm spicy saffron cuts through the sweetness, keeping the scent grounded rather than sugary. As it settles, an amber base enriche…

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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, Carnival of Souls or 1001?

1001 takes 4 of 7 categories. Carnival of Souls is rated 3.87/5 from 125 votes; 1001 is rated 3.89/5 from 104 votes. Choose Carnival of Souls for a powdery and amber character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose 1001 for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Carnival of Souls or 1001?

1001 lasts longest (1001 73/100, Carnival of Souls 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Carnival of Souls or 1001?

1001 projects furthest (1001 66/100, Carnival of Souls 41/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Carnival of Souls and 1001 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, warm spicy and floral accords. Common notes include Mimosa, Violet, Vanilla and Saffron.

Is Carnival of Souls or 1001 better for summer or winter?

For summer, 1001 is the stronger pick. For winter, Carnival of Souls is the stronger pick. Carnival of Souls suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Carnival of Souls and 1001?

Carnival of Souls features Mimosa, Violet, Milk Cream, Incense and Vanilla. 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.