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Kruger vs 1001

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

Updated 271 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1001 takes 5 of 7 categories.

  • Kruger

    Choose it for a woody and vanilla character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

  • 1001

    Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Kruger2/7
10015/7
Ratings & consensus
1001
Community sentiment
1001
Longevity
Kruger
Sillage & projection
Kruger
Value for money
1001
Versatility
1001
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
1001

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
KrugerAqualis
1001Nobile 1942
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.00/ 5 · 46 votes
Have 26%Had 7%Want 68%
3.95/ 5 · 225 votes
Have 34%Had 11%Want 54%
Category winner1001Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
50%Love
15%Like
22%Ok
11%Dislike
2%Hate

46 votes

32%Love
44%Like
11%Ok
12%Dislike
1%Hate

225 votes

Category winner1001Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity75
〰 Sillage63
♥ Love / hate75
⏱ Longevity73
〰 Sillage58
♥ Love / hate74
Category winners

LongevityKruger

SillageKruger

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value21
¤ Price value35
Category winner1001Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
vanilla92%
warm spicy84%
amber77%
powdery69%
patchouli61%
warm spicy100%
woody92%
fresh spicy84%
rose77%
powdery69%
fresh61%
Scent match53%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
Pink PepperBergamot
Heart
PatchouliTurkish Rose OilTurkish RoseSaffronPapyrus
Base
Bourbon VanillaAmberTonka BeanSandalwoodWhite Musk
Top
GingerRed TeaelemiPink PepperBergamot
Heart
Turkish RoseTurmericPapyrusSaffronIrisJasmine
Base
SandalwoodAmberPatchouliVanillaMusk
InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Bergamot, Patchouli and Turkish Rose. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring32
Summer40
Fall100
Winter84
Day63
Night100
Spring76
Summer45
Fall100
Winter39
Day100
Night80
Category winner1001Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men48
Unisex35
Women17
Men16
Unisex65
Women19
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,864

PerfumerJean-Charles Mignon

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#10,917

PerfumerLuca Maffei

Launched—

Reviews16

Category winner1001Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Pink pepper and bergamot spark across the opening before settling into a dense heart of Turkish rose, saffron, and papyrus. A rich base of bourbon vanilla, amber, and patchouli creates a warm, woody cloud that holds on skin for hours. It suits crisp autumn evenings, leather jackets, or formal cold-weather dinners when…

Reviews →

1001 by Nobile 1942 opens with zesty ginger, citrusy red tea, and elemi resin before uncovering a heart of dry papyrus, turmeric, and Turkish rose. As the perfume settles on skin, warm sandalwood and patchouli create a quiet, woody foundation. It delivers a dry, aromatic spice profile crafted by perfumer Luca Maffei f…

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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.

Recent comparisons

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Kruger or 1001?

1001 takes 5 of 7 categories. Kruger is rated 4.00/5 from 46 votes; 1001 is rated 3.95/5 from 225 votes. Choose Kruger for a woody and vanilla character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose 1001 for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Kruger or 1001?

They last about the same: Kruger 75/100, 1001 73/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Kruger or 1001?

Kruger projects furthest (Kruger 63/100, 1001 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Kruger and 1001 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and powdery accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Bergamot, Patchouli and Turkish Rose.

Is Kruger or 1001 better for summer or winter?

For summer, 1001 is the stronger pick. For winter, Kruger is the stronger pick. Kruger suits evening wear; 1001 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Kruger and 1001?

Kruger has top notes of Pink Pepper and Bergamot, heart notes of Patchouli, Turkish Rose Oil, Turkish Rose and Saffron, a base of Bourbon Vanilla, Amber, Tonka Bean and Sandalwood. 1001 has top notes of Ginger, Red Tea, elemi and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Turkish Rose, Turmeric, Papyrus and Saffron, a base of Sandalwood, Amber, Patchouli and Vanilla.

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