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1506 vs Dark Matter

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

Updated 6 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dark Matter takes 3 of 4 categories.

  • 1506

    Choose it for a warm spicy and smoky character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

  • Dark Matter

    Choose it for a earthy and iris character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

15061/4
Dark Matter3/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Dark Matter
Sillage & projection
Dark Matter
Value for money
1506
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Dark Matter

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
1506Santiago Luxury Parfum
Dark MatterHouse of Cosmo
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 0%Had 25%Want 75%
4.20/ 5 · 5 votes
Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%
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

80%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
20%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity60
〰 Sillage50
♥ Love / hate75
⏱ Longevity80
〰 Sillage75
♥ Love / hate80
Category winners

LongevityDark Matter

SillageDark Matter

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value75
¤ Price value67
Category winner1506Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
warm spicy100%
smoky92%
woody84%
aromatic77%
amber69%
leather61%
earthy100%
iris92%
woody84%
caramel77%
amber69%
lavender61%
Scent match23%Clearly different · both 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
Top20-30 mins
Cotton CandyCaramelCashmere Wood
Heart3-4 hrs
OrrisLavenderIncenseJasmineTobaccoViolet
Base8-10+ hrs
CypriolPatchouliVetiverAmbergrisLabdanumMuskOudSandalwood
InformationalShared notesIncense, Jasmine, Tobacco and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Dark Matter, 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
Day32
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex100
Women0
Men100
Unisex0
Women0
Date 40%Party 33%Casual 17%Work 10%
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#58,776

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#49,123

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDark MatterHigher 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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Dark Matter by House of Cosmo hits the air with a bold collision of spun sugar and damp soil. The opening spray bursts with warm caramel, sugary cotton candy, and soft cashmere wood. Within twenty minutes, the sweet cloud meets an earthy wall of powdery orris root, violet, and smoldering incense. It feels rich. A deep…

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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, 1506 or Dark Matter?

Dark Matter takes 3 of 4 categories. 1506 is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; Dark Matter is rated 4.20/5 from 5 votes. Choose 1506 for a warm spicy and smoky character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Dark Matter for a earthy and iris character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, 1506 or Dark Matter?

Dark Matter lasts longest (Dark Matter 80/100, 1506 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1506 or Dark Matter?

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

Do 1506 and Dark Matter smell similar?

Clearly different: a 23% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and amber accords. Common notes include Incense, Jasmine, Tobacco and Patchouli.

Is 1506 or Dark Matter better for summer or winter?

1506 suits evening wear; Dark Matter suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1506 and Dark Matter?

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. Dark Matter has top notes of Cotton Candy, Caramel and Cashmere Wood, heart notes of Orris, Lavender, Incense and Jasmine, a base of Cypriol, Patchouli, Vetiver and Ambergris.

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