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Surrender vs 1001

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

Updated 803 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Surrender takes 5 of 7 categories.

  • Surrender

    Choose it for a amber and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

  • 1001

    Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Surrender5/7
10012/7
Ratings & consensus
Surrender
Community sentiment
Surrender
Longevity
1001
Sillage & projection
Surrender
Value for money
Surrender
Versatility
Surrender
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
1001

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
SurrenderAvon
1001Vertus
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.38/ 5 · 699 votes
Have 41%Had 41%Want 17%
3.89/ 5 · 104 votes
Have 42%Had 16%Want 42%
Category winnerSurrenderRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
50%Love
42%Like
4%Ok
4%Dislike
0%Hate

76 votes

39%Love
31%Like
10%Ok
20%Dislike
0%Hate

104 votes

Category winnerSurrenderMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity72
〰 Sillage67
♥ Love / hate85
⏱ Longevity73
〰 Sillage66
♥ Love / hate72
Category winners

Longevity1001

SillageSurrender

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value77
¤ Price value47
Category winnerSurrenderBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
amber100%
musky77%
warm spicy38%
powdery30%
warm spicy100%
woody92%
powdery84%
aromatic77%
floral69%
citrus61%
Scent match24%Clearly different · both warm spicy and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
Italian MandarinSicilian BergamotChinese Tea
Heart
Cashmere WoodExotic floral notesDamask Rose
Base
AmberPatchouliMusk
Top
CinnamonCardamomSaffronGingerLimeBergamot
Heart
Damask RoseCarnationVioletMimosaOrrisMagnoliaTuberose
Base
AmberPatchouliCedarSandalwoodVetiverVanillaCashmere WoodMusk
InformationalShared notesSicilian Bergamot, Cashmere Wood, Damask Rose and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring59
Summer25
Fall100
Winter91
Day71
Night100
Spring96
Summer43
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerSurrenderMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men62
Unisex31
Women8
Men19
Unisex45
Women36
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,829

PerfumerJean-Louis Grauby

Launched2004

Reviews0

Overall rank#12,475

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Category winner1001Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Avon Surrender opens with a crisp spray of Italian mandarin and dry Chinese tea before settling into a heart of damask rose and cashmere wood. The base rests on warm amber and earthy patchouli. It fits cold autumn evenings when you want cozy depth without heavy gourmand sweetness.

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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Surrender or 1001?

Surrender takes 5 of 7 categories. Surrender is rated 4.38/5 from 699 votes; 1001 is rated 3.89/5 from 104 votes. Choose Surrender for a amber and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose 1001 for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Surrender or 1001?

They last about the same: 1001 73/100, Surrender 72/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Surrender or 1001?

Projection is very close: Surrender 67/100, 1001 66/100 for sillage.

Do Surrender and 1001 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and powdery accords. Common notes include Sicilian Bergamot, Cashmere Wood, Damask Rose and Amber.

Is Surrender or 1001 better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Surrender and 1001?

Surrender has top notes of Italian Mandarin, Sicilian Bergamot and Chinese Tea, heart notes of Cashmere Wood, Exotic floral notes and Damask Rose, a base of Amber, Patchouli and Musk. 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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