Fragrance comparison

Musk Patchouli vs 1001

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 130 ratings analysed

4 wins

Musk Patchouli

Laverne

2.8526 votes

Rank #38,707 MuskyPatchouli

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

1001

Vertus

3.89104 votes

Rank #12,522 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Musk Patchouli takes 4 of 7 categories.

Musk Patchouli
Choose it for a musky and patchouli character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
1001
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Musk Patchouli4/7

10013/7

Ratings & consensus: 1001
Community sentiment: 1001
Longevity: Musk Patchouli
Sillage & projection: Musk Patchouli
Value for money: Musk Patchouli
Versatility: Musk Patchouli
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 1001

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Musk PatchouliLaverne

1001Vertus

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.85/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 38%Had 17%Want 45%

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 hate

23%Love

12%Like

8%Ok

42%Dislike

15%Hate

26 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

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate46

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityMusk Patchouli

SillageMusk Patchouli

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value72

¤ Price value47

Category winnerMusk PatchouliBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

musky100%

patchouli88%

powdery77%

woody65%

earthy53%

balsamic42%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

powdery84%

aromatic77%

floral69%

citrus61%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both powdery and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

RoseCarnationCinnamon

Heart2-4 hrs

MuskWhite Flowers

Base6-8+ hrs

PatchouliVanillaWoody NotesSaffron

Top

CinnamonCardamomSaffronGingerLimeBergamot

Heart

Damask RoseCarnationVioletMimosaOrrisMagnoliaTuberose

Base

AmberPatchouliCedarSandalwoodVetiverVanillaCashmere WoodMusk

InformationalShared notesRose, Carnation, Cinnamon and Musk. Durations are only published for Musk Patchouli, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring53

Summer40

Fall53

Winter100

Day42

Night100

Spring96

Summer43

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerMusk PatchouliMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men14

Unisex50

Women36

Men19

Unisex45

Women36

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#38,707

PerfumerDominique Moellhausen

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#12,522

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Category winner1001Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Musk Patchouli by Laverne is a warm oriental woody fragrance that wraps you in a thick, comforting cloud of clean powder and spice. Created by perfumer Dominique Moellhausen, the scent opens with a lively kick of cinnamon, red rose, and spicy carnation before settling into a dense heart of velvety musk and soft white …

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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, Musk Patchouli or 1001?

Musk Patchouli takes 4 of 7 categories. Musk Patchouli is rated 2.85/5 from 26 votes; 1001 is rated 3.89/5 from 104 votes. Choose Musk Patchouli for a musky and patchouli character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose 1001 for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Musk Patchouli or 1001?

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

Which projects more, Musk Patchouli or 1001?

Musk Patchouli projects furthest (Musk Patchouli 71/100, 1001 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Musk Patchouli and 1001 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and woody accords. Common notes include Rose, Carnation, Cinnamon and Musk.

Is Musk Patchouli or 1001 better for summer or winter?

For summer, 1001 is the stronger pick. For winter, Musk Patchouli is the stronger pick. Musk Patchouli suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Musk Patchouli and 1001?

Musk Patchouli has top notes of Rose, Carnation and Cinnamon, heart notes of Musk and White Flowers, a base of Patchouli, Vanilla, Woody Notes and Saffron. 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.