Fragrance comparison

Mankind vs 1001

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 491 ratings analysed

Mankind

Kenneth Cole

3.85387 votes

Rank #31,454 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

1001

Vertus

3.89104 votes

Rank #12,493 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1001 takes 4 of 7 categories.

Mankind
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.
1001
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter.

Mankind3/7

10014/7

Ratings & consensus: Mankind
Community sentiment: Mankind
Longevity: 1001
Sillage & projection: 1001
Value for money: Mankind
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

MankindKenneth Cole

1001Vertus

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.85/ 5 · 387 votes

Have 74%Had 26%Want 0%

3.89/ 5 · 104 votes

Have 42%Had 16%Want 42%

Category winnerMankindRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

51%Like

11%Ok

11%Dislike

2%Hate

387 votes

39%Love

31%Like

10%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

104 votes

Category winnerMankindMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

Longevity1001

Sillage1001

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value69

¤ Price value47

Category winnerMankindBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

sweet77%

fruity69%

earthy61%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

powdery84%

aromatic77%

floral69%

citrus61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PineappleCardamomGingerTarragon

Heart

CedarVetiverCinnamon

Base

OakmossMuskSandalwoodTonka Bean

Top

CinnamonCardamomSaffronGingerLimeBergamot

Heart

Damask RoseCarnationVioletMimosaOrrisMagnoliaTuberose

Base

AmberPatchouliCedarSandalwoodVetiverVanillaCashmere WoodMusk

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Ginger, Cedar 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

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter27

Day–

Night–

Spring96

Summer43

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winner1001Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men84

Unisex12

Women4

Men19

Unisex45

Women36

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#31,454

PerfumerClaude Dir

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#12,493

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Category winner1001Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mankind opens with a bright burst of sweet pineapple and crushed cardamom, backed by a quick snap of fresh ginger. As the fruity top clears, cedar wood and earthy vetiver anchor the middle stage alongside a light dusting of cinnamon. The base settles into soft sandalwood, tonka bean, and skin musk. It creates an easyg…

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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, Mankind or 1001?

1001 takes 4 of 7 categories. Mankind is rated 3.85/5 from 387 votes; 1001 is rated 3.89/5 from 104 votes. Choose Mankind for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring. Choose 1001 for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Mankind or 1001?

1001 lasts longest (1001 73/100, Mankind 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mankind or 1001?

1001 projects furthest (1001 66/100, Mankind 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mankind and 1001 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Ginger, Cedar and Vetiver.

Is Mankind or 1001 better for summer or winter?

For summer, 1001 is the stronger pick. For winter, 1001 is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mankind and 1001?

Mankind has top notes of Pineapple, Cardamom, Ginger and Tarragon, heart notes of Cedar, Vetiver and Cinnamon, a base of Oakmoss, Musk, Sandalwood and Tonka Bean. 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.