Fragrance comparison

Cursed vs A Thousand Layers

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 78 ratings analysed

3 wins

Cursed

Bruno Perrucci Parfums

4.0876 votes

Rank #13,807 NuttyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

A Thousand Layers

Vanitas Parfums

5.002 votes

Rank #46,869 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cursed takes 3 of 4 categories.

Cursed
Choose it for a nutty and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
A Thousand Layers
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Cursed3/4

A Thousand Layers1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CursedBruno Perrucci Parfums

A Thousand LayersVanitas Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.08/ 5 · 76 votes

Have 22%Had 6%Want 72%

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 7%Had 7%Want 87%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

58%Love

17%Like

8%Ok

9%Dislike

8%Hate

76 votes

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityA Thousand Layers

SillageCursed

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value62

¤ Price value50

Category winnerCursedBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

nutty100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

amber77%

sweet69%

cacao61%

woody100%

amber92%

warm spicy84%

citrus77%

sweet69%

powdery61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both woody, amber and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

HazelnutcannabisBergamotLemon

Heart

CacaoCaramelCinnamonWalnutTobaccoPimento

Base

RumPeru BalsamMyrrhBenzoinBrazil nutVanilla PodMacadamiaCashew

Top20-30 mins

OrangeLemon

Heart3-4 hrs

Rose de MaiPistachioWalnutHoneyRosePuff Pastry

Base8-10+ hrs

Peru BalsamSandalwoodImmortelleLabdanumCinnamonOlibanumBenzoinOakmoss

InformationalShared notesLemon, Cinnamon, Walnut and Peru Balsam. Durations are only published for A Thousand Layers, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring36

Summer23

Fall91

Winter100

Day78

Night100

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter25

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men8

Unisex81

Women12

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,807

PerfumerBruno Perrucci

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#46,869

PerfumerPaul Voulgaridis

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCursedHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bruno Perrucci Parfums Cursed is a nutty, woody unisex fragrance built around a thick contrast of cannabis, hazelnut, and dark cacao. Ideal for chilly autumn evenings, it wraps the wearer in a dense, spicy warmth that balances green herbal top notes with a heavy resinous base. It fits those seeking a cozy, unconventio…

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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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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Cursed or A Thousand Layers?

Cursed takes 3 of 4 categories. Cursed is rated 4.08/5 from 76 votes; A Thousand Layers is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Cursed for a nutty and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose A Thousand Layers for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Cursed or A Thousand Layers?

A Thousand Layers lasts longest (A Thousand Layers 80/100, Cursed 76/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cursed or A Thousand Layers?

Cursed projects furthest (Cursed 67/100, A Thousand Layers 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cursed and A Thousand Layers smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Lemon, Cinnamon, Walnut and Peru Balsam.

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

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

What are the notes in Cursed and A Thousand Layers?

Cursed has top notes of Hazelnut, cannabis, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Cacao, Caramel, Cinnamon and Walnut, a base of Rum, Peru Balsam, Myrrh and Benzoin. 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.