Mr Elegance vs 1001
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
40%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
1001 takes 4 of 7 categories.
Mr EleganceChoose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, day or night wear.
1001Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Mr Elegance3/7
10014/7
- Ratings & consensus
- 1001
- Community sentiment
- 1001
- Longevity
- Mr Elegance
- Sillage & projection
- 1001
- Value for money
- Mr Elegance
- Versatility
- Mr Elegance
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- 1001
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Mr EleganceAtrium Fragrance1001VertusWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.93/ 5 · 46 votes
Have 55%Had 5%Want 40%
3.89/ 5 · 104 votes
Have 42%Had 16%Want 42%
Category winner1001Rating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate63%Love
7%Like
7%Ok
9%Dislike
15%Hate
46 votes
39%Love
31%Like
10%Ok
20%Dislike
0%Hate
104 votes
Category winner1001Most positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityMr Elegance
Sillage1001
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerMr EleganceBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
citrus91%
iris83%
earthy74%
camphor65%
powdery56%
warm spicy100%
woody92%
powdery84%
aromatic77%
floral69%
citrus61%
Scent match40%Some overlap · both woody, citrus and powdery
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
EucalyptusLimeBergamot
Heart
OrrisRoseLabdanum
Base
CedarPatchouliOakmoss
Top
CinnamonCardamomSaffronGingerLimeBergamot
Heart
Damask RoseCarnationVioletMimosaOrrisMagnoliaTuberose
Base
AmberPatchouliCedarSandalwoodVetiverVanillaCashmere WoodMusk
InformationalShared notesLime, Bergamot, Orris and Rose. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring88
Summer20
Fall100
Winter100
Day95
Night100
Spring96
Summer43
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerMr EleganceMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#13,009
PerfumerJohn Stephen
Launched—
Reviews15
Overall rank#12,497
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews12
Category winner1001Higher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMr Elegance opens with a crisp, green flash of eucalyptus, lime and bergamot, then settles into a dry iris, rose and oakmoss structure with cedar and patchouli underneath. It wears like a modern take on an old-school gentleman's scent, polished, aromatic and slightly powdery rather than sweet. This suits someone who e…
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, Mr Elegance or 1001?
1001 takes 4 of 7 categories. Mr Elegance is rated 3.93/5 from 46 votes; 1001 is rated 3.89/5 from 104 votes. Choose Mr Elegance for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose 1001 for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Mr Elegance or 1001?
Mr Elegance lasts longest (Mr Elegance 79/100, 1001 73/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Mr Elegance or 1001?
Projection is very close: 1001 66/100, Mr Elegance 64/100 for sillage.
Do Mr Elegance and 1001 smell similar?
Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and powdery accords. Common notes include Lime, Bergamot, Orris and Rose.
Is Mr Elegance or 1001 better for summer or winter?
For summer, 1001 is the stronger pick. For winter, Mr Elegance is the stronger pick. Mr Elegance suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Mr Elegance and 1001?
Mr Elegance has top notes of Eucalyptus, Lime and Bergamot, heart notes of Orris, Rose and Labdanum, a base of Cedar, Patchouli and Oakmoss. 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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