Fragrance comparison

Fresco Absolute vs 1001

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 122 ratings analysed

Fresco Absolute

Victor

3.9418 votes

Rank #39,541 AromaticGreen

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32%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

1001

Vertus

3.89104 votes

Rank #12,522 Warm SpicyWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1001 takes 4 of 5 categories.

Fresco Absolute
Choose it for a aromatic and green character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
1001
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Fresco Absolute1/5

10014/5

Ratings & consensus: 1001
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: 1001
Sillage & projection: 1001
Value for money: Fresco Absolute
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

Fresco AbsoluteVictor

1001Vertus

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.94/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 47%Had 28%Want 25%

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

22%Love

56%Like

17%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

18 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

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage40

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

Longevity1001

Sillage1001

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value64

¤ Price value47

Category winnerFresco AbsoluteBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

green83%

woody65%

fresh spicy48%

earthy30%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

powdery84%

aromatic77%

floral69%

citrus61%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

MintLemon VerbenaCardamom

Heart

ThymePalisander RosewoodOakmossFig Leaf

Base

VetiverMuskCashmere Wood

Top

CinnamonCardamomSaffronGingerLimeBergamot

Heart

Damask RoseCarnationVioletMimosaOrrisMagnoliaTuberose

Base

AmberPatchouliCedarSandalwoodVetiverVanillaCashmere WoodMusk

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night13

Spring96

Summer43

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men40

Unisex50

Women10

Men19

Unisex45

Women36

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#39,541

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#12,522

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Category winner1001Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Fresco Absolute by Victor is a woody aromatic cologne that pairs bright herbal notes with a quiet base of cashmere wood. First launched in 1995, it relies on crisp green notes to make a clean impression. It suits a relaxed wardrobe during spring and summer mornings when you want a simple scent.

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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, Fresco Absolute or 1001?

1001 takes 4 of 5 categories. Fresco Absolute is rated 3.94/5 from 18 votes; 1001 is rated 3.89/5 from 104 votes. Choose Fresco Absolute for a aromatic and green character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, 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, Fresco Absolute or 1001?

1001 lasts longest (1001 73/100, Fresco Absolute 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Fresco Absolute or 1001?

1001 projects furthest (1001 66/100, Fresco Absolute 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Fresco Absolute and 1001 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Vetiver, Musk and Cashmere Wood.

Is Fresco Absolute or 1001 better for summer or winter?

Fresco Absolute suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fresco Absolute and 1001?

Fresco Absolute has top notes of Mint, Lemon Verbena and Cardamom, heart notes of Thyme, Palisander Rosewood, Oakmoss and Fig Leaf, a base of Vetiver, Musk 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.