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1506 vs M Generation

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

Updated 288 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

M Generation 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.

  • M Generation

    Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

15061/4
M Generation3/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
M Generation
Sillage & projection
M Generation
Value for money
1506
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
M Generation

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
1506Santiago Luxury Parfum
M GenerationMauboussin
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 0%Had 25%Want 75%
4.08/ 5 · 287 votes
Have 37%Had 14%Want 49%
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

47%Love
44%Like
3%Ok
5%Dislike
1%Hate

227 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity60
〰 Sillage50
♥ Love / hate75
⏱ Longevity71
〰 Sillage60
♥ Love / hate83
Category winners

LongevityM Generation

SillageM Generation

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value75
¤ Price value71
Category winner1506Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
warm spicy100%
smoky92%
woody84%
aromatic77%
amber69%
leather61%
fresh spicy100%
woody91%
amber83%
warm spicy74%
smoky65%
balsamic56%
Scent match46%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and smoky

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
Top
Sichuan PepperGingerBay LeafNutmegBergamot
Heart
IncenseCinnamonOrris RootJasmine
Base
Guaiac WoodFrench labdanumVirginia CedarSandalwood
InformationalShared notesGuaiac Wood, Incense, Jasmine and Labdanum. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day–
Night100
Spring74
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex100
Women0
Men73
Unisex18
Women9
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#67,144

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#2,439

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews50

Category winnerM GenerationHigher 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…

Reviews →

M Generation is a spicy, incense-led woody fragrance with a dry, polished character. It opens with pepper, ginger and bergamot, then moves into smoky incense, cinnamon and powdery iris before settling into smooth woods and labdanum. It suits someone who wants a masculine scent with presence rather than sweetness. Samp…

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, 1506 or M Generation?

M Generation takes 3 of 4 categories. 1506 is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; M Generation is rated 4.08/5 from 287 votes. Choose 1506 for a warm spicy and smoky character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose M Generation for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, 1506 or M Generation?

M Generation lasts longest (M Generation 71/100, 1506 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1506 or M Generation?

M Generation projects furthest (M Generation 60/100, 1506 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1506 and M Generation smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and smoky accords. Common notes include Guaiac Wood, Incense, Jasmine and Labdanum.

Is 1506 or M Generation better for summer or winter?

1506 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1506 and M Generation?

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. M Generation has top notes of Sichuan Pepper, Ginger, Bay Leaf and Nutmeg, heart notes of Incense, Cinnamon, Orris Root and Jasmine, a base of Guaiac Wood, French labdanum, Virginia Cedar and Sandalwood.

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