Identity Code vs 1001
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
33%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
1001 takes 3 of 4 categories.
Identity CodeChoose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.
1001Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Identity Code1/4
10013/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- 1001
- Sillage & projection
- Identity Code
- Value for money
- 1001
- 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
Identity CodeInessance1001VertusWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.67/ 5 · 6 votes
Have 20%Had 20%Want 60%
3.89/ 5 · 104 votes
Have 42%Had 16%Want 42%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate0%Love
83%Like
0%Ok
17%Dislike
0%Hate
6 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
Category winners
Longevity1001
SillageIdentity Code
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winner1001Best value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfruity100%
woody92%
sweet84%
musky77%
warm spicy69%
amber61%
warm spicy100%
woody92%
powdery84%
aromatic77%
floral69%
citrus61%
Scent match33%Clearly different · both woody and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
StrawberryLime
Heart
LavenderAppleCardamom
Base
Cashmere WoodSandalwoodAmberMusk
Top
CinnamonCardamomSaffronGingerLimeBergamot
Heart
Damask RoseCarnationVioletMimosaOrrisMagnoliaTuberose
Base
AmberPatchouliCedarSandalwoodVetiverVanillaCashmere WoodMusk
InformationalShared notesLime, Cardamom, Cashmere Wood and Sandalwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall50
Winter75
Day67
Night100
Spring96
Summer43
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#23,075
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews36
Overall rank#12,475
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews12
Category winner1001Higher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotIdentity Code by Inessance presents a striking blend of fruity and woody notes, led by sharp strawberry and lime. It settles into a warm base of cashmere wood and sandalwood, creating an approachable profile for the everyday wearer. This woody aromatic scent works well as a versatile daily driver for office or casual …
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Identity Code or 1001?
1001 takes 3 of 4 categories. Identity Code is rated 3.67/5 from 6 votes; 1001 is rated 3.89/5 from 104 votes. Choose Identity Code for a fruity and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose 1001 for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Identity Code or 1001?
1001 lasts longest (1001 73/100, Identity Code 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Identity Code or 1001?
Identity Code projects furthest (Identity Code 75/100, 1001 66/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Identity Code and 1001 smell similar?
Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Lime, Cardamom, Cashmere Wood and Sandalwood.
Is Identity Code or 1001 better for summer or winter?
Identity Code suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Identity Code and 1001?
Identity Code has top notes of Strawberry and Lime, heart notes of Lavender, Apple and Cardamom, a base of Cashmere Wood, Sandalwood, Amber and Musk. 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.
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