Fragrance comparison

1506 vs CK Free

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 1,869 ratings analysed

3 wins

1506

Santiago Luxury Parfum

4.001 votes

Rank #64,823 Warm SpicySmoky

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

CK Free

Calvin Klein

3.391,868 votes

Rank #37,294 WoodyAromatic

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, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
CK Free
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

15063/4

CK Free1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

1506Santiago Luxury Parfum

CK FreeCalvin Klein

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 25%Want 75%

3.39/ 5 · 1,868 votes

Have 57%Had 36%Want 7%

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

9%Love

48%Like

18%Ok

23%Dislike

2%Hate

1,868 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity41

〰 Sillage37

♥ Love / hate60

Category winners

Longevity1506

Sillage1506

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value64

Category winner1506Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

smoky92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

amber69%

leather61%

woody100%

aromatic88%

fresh spicy77%

anis65%

soft spicy53%

powdery42%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both woody and aromatic

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

Juniper BerriesStar AniseWormwoodJackfruit

Heart30 to 60 minutes

SuedeTobaccoBuchu or AgathosmaCoffee

Base1 to 2 hours

Virginia CedarOakWoody NotesPatchouli

InformationalShared notesStar Anise, Coffee, Tobacco and Patchouli. Durations are only published for CK Free, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Spring75

Summer100

Fall27

Winter11

Day100

Night17

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men89

Unisex10

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#64,823

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#37,294

PerfumerEllen Molner, Rodrigo Flores-Roux

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCK FreeHigher 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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CK Free by Calvin Klein is a light woody aromatic scent designed for straightforward, casual wear. The fragrance opens with an airy mix of crisp juniper berries, star anise, bitter wormwood, and a mild tropical touch of jackfruit. As the initial sharpness settles, a restrained heart of soft suede, dry tobacco leaf, ar…

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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 is better, 1506 or CK Free?

1506 takes 3 of 4 categories. 1506 is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; CK Free is rated 3.39/5 from 1,868 votes. Choose 1506 for a warm spicy and smoky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose CK Free for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 1506 or CK Free?

1506 lasts longest (1506 60/100, CK Free 41/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1506 or CK Free?

1506 projects furthest (1506 50/100, CK Free 37/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1506 and CK Free smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Star Anise, Coffee, Tobacco and Patchouli.

Is 1506 or CK Free better for summer or winter?

1506 suits evening wear; CK Free suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1506 and CK Free?

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. CK Free has top notes of Juniper Berries, Star Anise, Wormwood and Jackfruit, heart notes of Suede, Tobacco, Buchu or Agathosma and Coffee, a base of Virginia Cedar, Oak, Woody Notes and Patchouli.