Fragrance comparison

1506 vs Arsenale

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 1 ratings analysed

3 wins

1506

Santiago Luxury Parfum

4.001 votes

Rank #64,776 Warm SpicySmoky

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

Arsenale

Le Cult 1944

—0 votes

Rank #80,126 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1506 takes 3 of 4 categories.

1506
Choose it for a warm spicy and smoky character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.
Arsenale
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

15063/4

Arsenale1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: 1506
Sillage & projection: Arsenale
Value for money: 1506
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 1506

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

1506Santiago Luxury Parfum

ArsenaleLe Cult 1944

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 25%Want 75%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 0%Had 17%Want 83%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

Longevity1506

SillageArsenale

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value25

Category winner1506Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

smoky92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

amber69%

leather61%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

balsamic84%

tobacco77%

amber69%

vanilla61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both warm spicy, woody and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CardamomPineStar AniseCorianderCoffeeFruity NotesBlack PepperRed Berries

Heart

Guaiac WoodIncenseBirchTaif RoseHoneyEarthy NotesCarnationJasmine

Base

TobaccoTonka BeanPatchouliCandied FruitsCastoreumLabdanumVanillaAmber

Top15 to 30 minutes

elemiSaffron

Heart2 to 4 hours

PatchouliSandalwoodTobacco

Base4 to 8 hours

AmbergrisGurjan balsamVanilla

InformationalShared notesTobacco, Patchouli and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Arsenale, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#64,776

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#80,126

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winner1506Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

1506 by Santiago Luxury Parfum is a rich, dark woody perfume built around warm spices, resinous woods, and smooth leather. The fragrance opens with an energetic burst of crushed green cardamom, cinnamon bark, and sweet dark plum, balanced by a brisk touch of fresh pine needles. As the opening settles, the heart reveal…

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Arsenale by Le Cult 1944 is an oriental woody fragrance built around rich woods, dry spice, and resinous warmth. The scent begins with a distinct flash of elemi resin and dry saffron, offering a mildly aromatic, peppery sparkle. As it settles, earthy patchouli, smooth sandalwood, and unburned tobacco leaf create a den…

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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 lasts longer, 1506 or Arsenale?

1506 lasts longest (1506 60/100, Arsenale 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1506 or Arsenale?

Arsenale projects furthest (Arsenale 75/100, 1506 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1506 and Arsenale smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and amber accords. Common notes include Tobacco, Patchouli and Vanilla.

Is 1506 or Arsenale better for summer or winter?

1506 suits evening wear; Arsenale suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1506 and Arsenale?

1506 has top notes of Cardamom, Pine, Star Anise and Coriander, heart notes of Guaiac Wood, Incense, Birch and Taif Rose, a base of Tobacco, Tonka Bean, Patchouli and Candied Fruits. Arsenale has top notes of elemi and Saffron, heart notes of Patchouli, Sandalwood and Tobacco, a base of Ambergris, Gurjan balsam and Vanilla.