Rose Absolute Oil vs 1000
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
25%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
Rose Absolute OilChoose it for a rose and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.
1000Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Rose Absolute Oil2/4
10002/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Rose Absolute Oil
- Sillage & projection
- Rose Absolute Oil
- Value for money
- 1000
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- 1000
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Rose Absolute OilClive Christian1000Jean PatouWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.33/ 5 · 6 votes
Have 9%Had 2%Want 89%
4.48/ 5 · 1,145 votes
Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate33%Love
17%Like
0%Ok
50%Dislike
0%Hate
6 votes · too few to score
48%Love
36%Like
4%Ok
12%Dislike
1%Hate
1,145 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityRose Absolute Oil
SillageRose Absolute Oil
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winner1000Best value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothrose100%
fresh spicy90%
aromatic80%
citrus70%
warm spicy60%
floral50%
woody100%
powdery92%
floral84%
rose53%
violet38%
fruity30%
Scent match25%Clearly different · both rose and floral
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 45 minutes
CorianderTangerineBlueberry
Heart3 to 5 hours
May RoseOrchidLily-of-the-Valley
Base8 to 14 hours
CedarPatchouliAmber
Top
Bulgarian RoseOsmanthusTarragonGreen NotesCorianderBergamotAngelica
Heart
May RoseJasmineEucalyptusGeraniumIrisLily-of-the-Valley
Base
OakmossVioletCivetPatchouliSandalwoodVetiverMuskAmber
InformationalShared notesCoriander, May Rose, Lily-of-the-Valley and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Rose Absolute Oil, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer100
Fall100
Winter100
Day67
Night100
Spring90
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#66,773
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#24,483
PerfumerJean Kerleo
Launched1972
Reviews0
Category winner1000Higher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotRose Absolute Oil by Clive Christian centers on May Rose framed by unexpected fruit and aromatic spice. The fragrance opens with tangy blueberry, juicy tangerine, and a dry sprinkle of crushed coriander seed. As the bright citrus and spice settle, a full floral heart emerges, blending lush rose with orchid and crisp l…
Reviews →Jean Patou 1000 represents the peak of traditional French chypre perfumery. Released in 1972, this dry floral composition highlights green tarragon, rich Bulgarian rose, and a base of earthy oakmoss. It is tailored for cold weather wear and collectors who value bitter, animalic scents over modern sweet juices.
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, Rose Absolute Oil or 1000?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Rose Absolute Oil is rated 3.33/5 from 6 votes; 1000 is rated 4.48/5 from 1,145 votes. Choose Rose Absolute Oil for a rose and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose 1000 for a woody and powdery character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Rose Absolute Oil or 1000?
Rose Absolute Oil lasts longest (Rose Absolute Oil 94/100, 1000 71/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Rose Absolute Oil or 1000?
Rose Absolute Oil projects furthest (Rose Absolute Oil 71/100, 1000 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Rose Absolute Oil and 1000 smell similar?
Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose and floral accords. Common notes include Coriander, May Rose, Lily-of-the-Valley and Patchouli.
Is Rose Absolute Oil or 1000 better for summer or winter?
Rose Absolute Oil suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Rose Absolute Oil and 1000?
Rose Absolute Oil has top notes of Coriander, Tangerine and Blueberry, heart notes of May Rose, Orchid and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Cedar, Patchouli and Amber. 1000 has top notes of Bulgarian Rose, Osmanthus, Tarragon and Green Notes, heart notes of May Rose, Jasmine, Eucalyptus and Geranium, a base of Oakmoss, Violet, Civet and Patchouli.
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