Fragrance comparison

Zara Sandalwood vs 1001

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 141 ratings analysed

Zara Sandalwood

Zara

3.7637 votes

Rank #18,493 CitrusAromatic

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51%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

1001

Vertus

3.89104 votes

Rank #11,186 Warm SpicyWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1001 takes 5 of 7 categories.

Zara Sandalwood
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
1001
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Zara Sandalwood2/7

10015/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Zara SandalwoodZara

1001Vertus

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.76/ 5 · 37 votes

Have 43%Had 18%Want 39%

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

27%Love

46%Like

3%Ok

24%Dislike

0%Hate

37 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

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

Longevity1001

Sillage1001

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value47

Category winnerZara SandalwoodBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic91%

warm spicy83%

musky74%

powdery65%

fresh spicy56%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

powdery84%

aromatic77%

floral69%

citrus61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both warm spicy, aromatic and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotLime

Heart

Cardamom

Base

MuskVetiver

Top

CinnamonCardamomSaffronGingerLimeBergamot

Heart

Damask RoseCarnationVioletMimosaOrrisMagnoliaTuberose

Base

AmberPatchouliCedarSandalwoodVetiverVanillaCashmere WoodMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lime, Cardamom and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring63

Summer25

Fall100

Winter63

Day100

Night71

Spring96

Summer43

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerZara SandalwoodMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men60

Unisex20

Women20

Men19

Unisex45

Women36

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,493

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#11,186

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Category winner1001Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Zara Sandalwood opens with an energetic splash of bergamot and sour lime that hits skin with immediate brightness. The citrus top feels sharp and crisp, cutting through warm spring air and giving your morning routine a clean boost. As the tart citrus fades, warm cardamom comes forward to meet a dry vetiver and musk b…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Zara Sandalwood or 1001?

1001 takes 5 of 7 categories. Zara Sandalwood is rated 3.76/5 from 37 votes; 1001 is rated 3.89/5 from 104 votes. Choose Zara Sandalwood for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose 1001 for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Zara Sandalwood or 1001?

1001 lasts longest (1001 73/100, Zara Sandalwood 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Zara Sandalwood or 1001?

1001 projects furthest (1001 66/100, Zara Sandalwood 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Zara Sandalwood and 1001 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lime, Cardamom and Musk.

Is Zara Sandalwood or 1001 better for summer or winter?

For summer, 1001 is the stronger pick. For winter, 1001 is the stronger pick. Zara Sandalwood suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Zara Sandalwood and 1001?

Zara Sandalwood has top notes of Bergamot and Lime, heart notes of Cardamom, a base of Musk and Vetiver. 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.