Fragrance comparison

Professor vs 1001

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 110 ratings analysed

Professor

Amado

2.336 votes

Rank #75,246 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

1001

Vertus

3.89104 votes

Rank #12,541 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1001 takes 4 of 4 categories.

Professor
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Best in spring, evening wear.
1001
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Professor0/4

10014/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ProfessorAmado

1001Vertus

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.33/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 36%Had 0%Want 64%

3.89/ 5 · 104 votes

Have 42%Had 16%Want 42%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

17%Love

0%Like

33%Ok

0%Dislike

50%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

39%Love

31%Like

10%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

104 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity45

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate33

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

Longevity1001

Sillage1001

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value47

Category winner1001Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy92%

citrus84%

musky77%

amber69%

earthy61%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

powdery84%

aromatic77%

floral69%

citrus61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotGingerMandarin OrangeBlack CurrantSaffron

Heart

MagnoliaMoroccan RoseBulgarian RoseCashmere Wood

Base

SandalwoodPatchouliCastoreumOakmossVetiverAmberTonkaMusk

Top

CinnamonCardamomSaffronGingerLimeBergamot

Heart

Damask RoseCarnationVioletMimosaOrrisMagnoliaTuberose

Base

AmberPatchouliCedarSandalwoodVetiverVanillaCashmere WoodMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Ginger, Saffron and Magnolia. 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

Summer33

Fall33

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Spring96

Summer43

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men38

Unisex13

Women50

Men19

Unisex45

Women36

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#75,246

PerfumerChristian Provenzano

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#12,541

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Category winner1001Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Professor by Amado opens with a bright, slightly tart citrus mix, then quickly turns warm and spicy with ginger and saffron. In the heart, magnolia and rose add a smooth floral lift over cashmere woods. The dry-down leans woody, musky and ambered, with earthy patchouli, vetiver and oakmoss, plus a subtle animalic edge…

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, Professor or 1001?

1001 takes 4 of 4 categories. Professor is rated 2.33/5 from 6 votes; 1001 is rated 3.89/5 from 104 votes. Choose Professor for a woody and warm spicy character. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose 1001 for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Professor or 1001?

1001 lasts longest (1001 73/100, Professor 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Professor or 1001?

1001 projects furthest (1001 66/100, Professor 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Professor and 1001 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Ginger, Saffron and Magnolia.

Is Professor or 1001 better for summer or winter?

Professor suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Professor and 1001?

Professor has top notes of Bergamot, Ginger, Mandarin Orange and Black Currant, heart notes of Magnolia, Moroccan Rose, Bulgarian Rose and Cashmere Wood, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Castoreum 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.