Fragrance comparison

Christopher Shannon vs 1001

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 139 ratings analysed

Christopher Shannon

Verduu

3.8635 votes

Rank #35,350 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

1001

Vertus

3.89104 votes

Rank #11,301 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1001 takes 4 of 7 categories.

Christopher Shannon
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
1001
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and versatility. Best in winter.

Christopher Shannon2/7

10014/7

Ratings & consensus: 1001
Community sentiment: Christopher Shannon
Longevity: 1001
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Christopher Shannon
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

Christopher ShannonVerduu

1001Vertus

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.86/ 5 · 35 votes

Have 54%Had 18%Want 28%

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

43%Like

14%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

35 votes

39%Love

31%Like

10%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

104 votes

Category winnerChristopher ShannonMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

Longevity1001

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value66

¤ Price value47

Category winnerChristopher ShannonBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

floral77%

musky69%

aromatic61%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

powdery84%

aromatic77%

floral69%

citrus61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both woody, citrus and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

GingerMandarin OrangeLavenderTurmericCumin

Heart2-4 hrs

Orange BlossomRose OilMagnoliaMimosa

Base6-8+ hrs

MuskVetiverOakCashmere WoodSandalwoodAmber

Top

CinnamonCardamomSaffronGingerLimeBergamot

Heart

Damask RoseCarnationVioletMimosaOrrisMagnoliaTuberose

Base

AmberPatchouliCedarSandalwoodVetiverVanillaCashmere WoodMusk

InformationalShared notesGinger, Magnolia, Mimosa and Musk. Durations are only published for Christopher Shannon, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer77

Fall38

Winter23

Day100

Night39

Spring96

Summer43

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winner1001Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men44

Unisex50

Women6

Casual 41%Work 35%Date 15%Party 9%

Men19

Unisex45

Women36

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#35,350

PerfumerMark Buxton

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#11,301

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Category winner1001Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Christopher Shannon by Verduu is a brisk, unconventional scent that wakes up your senses right away. The opening delivers a vibrant flash of tart mandarin orange and grated ginger, supported by an earthy kick of turmeric and aromatic cumin. It is dry, crisp, and slightly prickly. Within fifteen minutes, the initial bi…

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, Christopher Shannon or 1001?

1001 takes 4 of 7 categories. Christopher Shannon is rated 3.86/5 from 35 votes; 1001 is rated 3.89/5 from 104 votes. Choose Christopher Shannon for a citrus and woody character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose 1001 for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and versatility. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Christopher Shannon or 1001?

They last about the same: 1001 73/100, Christopher Shannon 71/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Christopher Shannon or 1001?

Projection is very close: Christopher Shannon 66/100, 1001 66/100 for sillage.

Do Christopher Shannon and 1001 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and floral accords. Common notes include Ginger, Magnolia, Mimosa and Musk.

Is Christopher Shannon or 1001 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Christopher Shannon is the stronger pick. For winter, 1001 is the stronger pick. Christopher Shannon suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Christopher Shannon and 1001?

Christopher Shannon has top notes of Ginger, Mandarin Orange, Lavender and Turmeric, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Rose Oil, Magnolia and Mimosa, a base of Musk, Vetiver, Oak 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.