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Loaded vs 1020

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

Updated 22 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1020 takes 3 of 4 categories.

  • Loaded

    Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

  • 1020

    Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Loaded1/4
10203/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
1020
Sillage & projection
1020
Value for money
1020
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Loaded

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
LoadedStrellson
1020Bombay Perfumery
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.31/ 5 · 16 votes
Have 35%Had 20%Want 45%
3.67/ 5 · 6 votes
Have 19%Had 10%Want 71%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
25%Love
31%Like
0%Ok
38%Dislike
6%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

67%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
33%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity63
〰 Sillage54
♥ Love / hate58
⏱ Longevity100
〰 Sillage83
♥ Love / hate67
Category winners

Longevity1020

Sillage1020

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value38
¤ Price value50
Category winner1020Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
warm spicy100%
amber92%
aromatic84%
fresh spicy77%
green69%
balsamic61%
aromatic100%
woody92%
warm spicy84%
fresh spicy77%
citrus69%
amber61%
Scent match52%Some overlap · both warm spicy, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
PepperGreen NotesBergamotElemi resin
Heart
MyrrhGinger flowerLavender
Base
VetiverAmberMuskVanilla
Top
GingerPepperLemonBergamotRed BerriesMint
Heart
Elemi resinCyclamenJasminePalmarosa
Base
VetiverLabdanumCedarPatchouliMyrhhMusk
InformationalShared notesPepper, Bergamot, Elemi resin 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
Summer0
Fall100
Winter67
Day100
Night80
Spring67
Summer33
Fall100
Winter33
Day100
Night67
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men100
Unisex0
Women0
Men0
Unisex100
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#54,569

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#64,723

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLoadedHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Loaded by Strellson opens with a cool burst of bergamot, black pepper, and elemi resin. The heart shifts toward aromatic lavender and warm myrrh, while a clean base of vetiver, musk, and amber keeps the dry-down grounded. It wears comfortably during cool spring mornings or quiet workday settings.

Reviews →

1020 opens with a brisk mix of ginger, pepper, mint and citrus, then settles into a dry woody heart with resinous warmth underneath. It reads aromatic, spicy and earthy rather than sweet. This is likely to suit someone who likes textured woods, vetiver and patchouli with a sharper edge. The profile looks most at home …

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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Loaded or 1020?

1020 takes 3 of 4 categories. Loaded is rated 3.31/5 from 16 votes; 1020 is rated 3.67/5 from 6 votes. Choose Loaded for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose 1020 for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Loaded or 1020?

1020 lasts longest (1020 100/100, Loaded 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Loaded or 1020?

1020 projects furthest (1020 83/100, Loaded 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Loaded and 1020 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Pepper, Bergamot, Elemi resin and Vetiver.

Is Loaded or 1020 better for summer or winter?

Loaded suits daytime wear; 1020 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Loaded and 1020?

Loaded has top notes of Pepper, Green Notes, Bergamot and Elemi resin, heart notes of Myrrh, Ginger flower and Lavender, a base of Vetiver, Amber, Musk and Vanilla. 1020 has top notes of Ginger, Pepper, Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Elemi resin, Cyclamen, Jasmine and Palmarosa, a base of Vetiver, Labdanum, Cedar and Patchouli.

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