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1506 vs Made to Measure

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

Updated 1,128 ratings analysed
Clearly different
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.

  • Made to Measure

    Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

15063/4
Made to Measure1/4
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
Made to Measure

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
1506Santiago Luxury Parfum
Made to MeasureGucci
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 0%Had 25%Want 75%
3.50/ 5 · 1,127 votes
Have 55%Had 33%Want 13%
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

21%Love
40%Like
6%Ok
32%Dislike
1%Hate

1,127 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity60
〰 Sillage50
♥ Love / hate75
⏱ Longevity52
〰 Sillage47
♥ Love / hate62
Category winners

Longevity1506

Sillage1506

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value75
¤ Price value49
Category winner1506Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
warm spicy100%
smoky92%
woody84%
aromatic77%
amber69%
leather61%
fresh spicy100%
aromatic92%
lavender84%
fruity77%
citrus69%
sweet61%
Scent match14%Clearly different · both 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
LavenderCalabrian bergamotTunisian Orange BlossomAnise
Heart1 to 2 hours
PlumJuniper BerriesCinnamonNutmegWater Lily
Base2 to 4 hours
LeatherAmberPatchouliLabdanum
InformationalShared notesPatchouli, Labdanum and Amber. Durations are only published for Made to Measure, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day–
Night100
Spring100
Summer72
Fall84
Winter35
Day100
Night70
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex100
Women0
Men84
Unisex15
Women1
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#63,367

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#11,395

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews193

Category winnerMade to MeasureHigher 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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Made to Measure by Gucci is an oriental spicy eau de toilette built around smooth aromatics, bright fruit, and soft base notes. The fragrance opens with clean French lavender, zesty Calabrian bergamot, Tunisian orange blossom, and a distinct touch of anise. As the initial freshness settles, a sweet and watery heart ta…

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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 Made to Measure?

1506 takes 3 of 4 categories. 1506 is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; Made to Measure is rated 3.50/5 from 1,127 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 Made to Measure for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 1506 or Made to Measure?

1506 lasts longest (1506 60/100, Made to Measure 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1506 or Made to Measure?

1506 projects furthest (1506 50/100, Made to Measure 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1506 and Made to Measure smell similar?

Clearly different: a 14% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic accords. Common notes include Patchouli, Labdanum and Amber.

Is 1506 or Made to Measure better for summer or winter?

1506 suits evening wear; Made to Measure suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1506 and Made to Measure?

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. Made to Measure has top notes of Lavender, Calabrian bergamot, Tunisian Orange Blossom and Anise, heart notes of Plum, Juniper Berries, Cinnamon and Nutmeg, a base of Leather, Amber, Patchouli and Labdanum.

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