Kanon for Men vs 1001
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
46%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Kanon for Men takes 5 of 7 categories.
Kanon for MenChoose it for a woody and earthy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
1001Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Kanon for Men5/7
10012/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Kanon for Men
- Community sentiment
- Kanon for Men
- Longevity
- 1001
- Sillage & projection
- 1001
- Value for money
- Kanon for Men
- Versatility
- Kanon for Men
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Kanon for Men
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Kanon for MenKanøn1001VertusWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.88/ 5 · 175 votes
Have 52%Had 19%Want 29%
3.89/ 5 · 104 votes
Have 42%Had 16%Want 42%
Category winnerKanon for MenRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate29%Love
51%Like
2%Ok
15%Dislike
3%Hate
175 votes
39%Love
31%Like
10%Ok
20%Dislike
0%Hate
104 votes
Category winnerKanon for MenMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
Longevity1001
Sillage1001
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerKanon for MenBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
earthy92%
mossy84%
powdery77%
white floral69%
warm spicy61%
warm spicy100%
woody92%
powdery84%
aromatic77%
floral69%
citrus61%
Scent match46%Some overlap · both woody, powdery and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Clary SageSicilian BergamotLime
Heart
Lily-of-the-ValleyEgyptian JasmineVioletOlibanumCinnamon
Base
MossOakmossMuskPatchouliSandalwoodAmberHoneyHaitian Vetiver
Top
CinnamonCardamomSaffronGingerLimeBergamot
Heart
Damask RoseCarnationVioletMimosaOrrisMagnoliaTuberose
Base
AmberPatchouliCedarSandalwoodVetiverVanillaCashmere WoodMusk
InformationalShared notesSicilian Bergamot, Lime, Violet and Cinnamon. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring86
Summer41
Fall100
Winter74
Day100
Night38
Spring96
Summer43
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerKanon for MenMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#8,783
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews30
Overall rank#12,541
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews12
Category winnerKanon for MenHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotKanon for Men opens with a sharp burst of lime and Sicilian bergamot, balanced by the herbal crunch of clary sage. It settles into a mossy, woody base sweetened by a distinct honey note and anchored by patchouli. This vintage blend is built for casual daytime wear during the crisp days of autumn.
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, Kanon for Men or 1001?
Kanon for Men takes 5 of 7 categories. Kanon for Men is rated 3.88/5 from 175 votes; 1001 is rated 3.89/5 from 104 votes. Choose Kanon for Men for a woody and earthy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose 1001 for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Kanon for Men or 1001?
1001 lasts longest (1001 73/100, Kanon for Men 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Kanon for Men or 1001?
1001 projects furthest (1001 66/100, Kanon for Men 54/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Kanon for Men and 1001 smell similar?
Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Sicilian Bergamot, Lime, Violet and Cinnamon.
Is Kanon for Men or 1001 better for summer or winter?
For summer, 1001 is the stronger pick. For winter, 1001 is the stronger pick. Kanon for Men suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Kanon for Men and 1001?
Kanon for Men has top notes of Clary Sage, Sicilian Bergamot and Lime, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Egyptian Jasmine, Violet and Olibanum, a base of Moss, Oakmoss, Musk and Patchouli. 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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