Fragrance comparison

Down to Earth vs 1001

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 118 ratings analysed

3 wins

Down to Earth

Mykonos

2.7914 votes

Rank #25,531 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

1001

Vertus

3.89104 votes

Rank #12,541 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Down to Earth takes 3 of 5 categories.

Down to Earth
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
1001
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Down to Earth3/5

10012/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Down to EarthMykonos

1001Vertus

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.79/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 22%Had 56%Want 22%

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

0%Like

21%Ok

21%Dislike

29%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

39%Love

31%Like

10%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

104 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate45

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityDown to Earth

SillageDown to Earth

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value90

¤ Price value47

Category winnerDown to EarthBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic90%

amber80%

earthy70%

green60%

powdery50%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

powdery84%

aromatic77%

floral69%

citrus61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Matcha TeaIncenseBergamotFigCinnamon

Heart

Orcanox™Cashmere WoodOrange

Base

VetiverCedarSandalwood

Top

CinnamonCardamomSaffronGingerLimeBergamot

Heart

Damask RoseCarnationVioletMimosaOrrisMagnoliaTuberose

Base

AmberPatchouliCedarSandalwoodVetiverVanillaCashmere WoodMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Cinnamon, Cashmere Wood and Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer22

Fall100

Winter67

Day27

Night100

Spring96

Summer43

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men43

Unisex57

Women0

Men19

Unisex45

Women36

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,531

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#12,541

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Category winner1001Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Down to Earth is a green, woody fig scent with a damp-earth twist. It opens with matcha, bergamot, incense and cinnamon, then settles into creamy woods, vetiver and sandalwood. On skin, it often reads unusual, earthy and smoky rather than easy or crowd-pleasing. The value and performance look appealing, but this is a …

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Down to Earth or 1001?

Down to Earth takes 3 of 5 categories. Down to Earth is rated 2.79/5 from 14 votes; 1001 is rated 3.89/5 from 104 votes. Choose Down to Earth for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose 1001 for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Down to Earth or 1001?

They last about the same: Down to Earth 74/100, 1001 73/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Down to Earth or 1001?

Down to Earth projects furthest (Down to Earth 73/100, 1001 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Down to Earth and 1001 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and powdery accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Cinnamon, Cashmere Wood and Vetiver.

Is Down to Earth or 1001 better for summer or winter?

Down to Earth suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Down to Earth and 1001?

Down to Earth has top notes of Matcha Tea, Incense, Bergamot and Fig, heart notes of Orcanox™, Cashmere Wood and Orange, a base of Vetiver, Cedar and Sandalwood. 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.