Fragrance comparison

1506 vs Magnum Opus

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 3 ratings analysed

1506

Santiago Luxury Parfum

4.001 votes

Rank #61,126 Warm SpicySmoky

Full profile Similar & dupes

13%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Magnum Opus

Legend's Avenue

5.002 votes

Rank #33,562 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Magnum Opus 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.
Magnum Opus
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

15061/4

Magnum Opus3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

1506Santiago Luxury Parfum

Magnum OpusLegend's Avenue

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 25%Want 75%

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 24%Had 0%Want 76%

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

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityMagnum Opus

SillageMagnum Opus

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value63

Category winner1506Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

smoky92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

amber69%

leather61%

fruity100%

sweet92%

vanilla84%

amber77%

fresh69%

coconut61%

Scent match13%Clearly different · both 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

PineappleTuberoseBlack Currant Blossom

Heart2-4 hrs

Red BerriesGreen AppleCinnamonAmbroxan

Base8-10 hrs

Tonka BeanVanillaCoconutHoney

InformationalShared notesRed Berries, Honey, Tonka Bean and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Magnum Opus, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day53

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

Date 33%Party 30%Casual 23%Work 14%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#61,126

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#33,562

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerMagnum OpusHigher 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 →

Magnum Opus by Legend's Avenue delivers an extroverted burst of sweet, sun-drenched pineapple and crisp green apple laced with creamy tuberose. The opening feels energetic and bright. Within twenty minutes, the initial fruit salad yields to cozy warmth as cinnamon bark, sticky honey, and creamy tonka bean settle into …

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, 1506 or Magnum Opus?

Magnum Opus takes 3 of 4 categories. 1506 is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; Magnum Opus is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose 1506 for a warm spicy and smoky character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Magnum Opus for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, 1506 or Magnum Opus?

Magnum Opus lasts longest (Magnum Opus 87/100, 1506 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1506 or Magnum Opus?

Magnum Opus projects furthest (Magnum Opus 58/100, 1506 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1506 and Magnum Opus smell similar?

Clearly different: a 13% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber accords. Common notes include Red Berries, Honey, Tonka Bean and Vanilla.

Is 1506 or Magnum Opus better for summer or winter?

1506 suits evening wear; Magnum Opus suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1506 and Magnum Opus?

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. Magnum Opus has top notes of Pineapple, Tuberose and Black Currant Blossom, heart notes of Red Berries, Green Apple, Cinnamon and Ambroxan, a base of Tonka Bean, Vanilla, Coconut and Honey.