1506 vs Manhattan
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
42%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
1506Choose it for a warm spicy and smoky character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.
ManhattanChoose it for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
15062/4
Manhattan2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Manhattan
- Sillage & projection
- Manhattan
- Value for money
- 1506
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- 1506
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
1506Santiago Luxury ParfumManhattanPrimera PerfumesWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 0%Had 25%Want 75%
3.50/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 60%Had 0%Want 40%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate0%Love
100%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
1 vote · too few to score
50%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
50%Dislike
0%Hate
2 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityManhattan
SillageManhattan
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winner1506Best value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwarm spicy100%
smoky92%
woody84%
aromatic77%
amber69%
leather61%
aromatic100%
warm spicy92%
leather84%
earthy77%
soft spicy69%
animalic61%
Scent match42%Some overlap · both warm spicy, aromatic and leather
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
CardamomPineStar AniseCorianderCoffeeFruity NotesBlack PepperRed Berries
Heart
Guaiac WoodIncenseBirchTaif RoseHoneyEarthy NotesCarnationJasmine
Base
TobaccoTonka BeanPatchouliCandied FruitsCastoreumLabdanumVanillaAmber
Top30 to 45 minutes
CorianderBlack PepperViolet LeafSpicesAppleBergamot
Heart3 to 5 hours
CardamomLeatherCoffeeGreen AccordTonka BeanWoody Notes
Base8 to 12+ hours
Haitian VetiverPatchouliOakmossSandalwoodAmbergrisVanillaTobacco
InformationalShared notesCardamom, Coriander, Coffee and Black Pepper. Durations are only published for Manhattan, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day–
Night100
Spring0
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day–
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#64,561
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#68,513
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winner1506Higher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshot1506 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 →Manhattan by Primera Perfumes is a dense oriental spicy blend built around rich leather, dark coffee, and dry woods. It opens with an energetic spark of bergamot, crisp apple, and violet leaf, paired alongside sharp black pepper and coriander. As the brisk opening settles, a warm heart emerges with cardamom, tonka bea…
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, 1506 or Manhattan?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. 1506 is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; Manhattan is rated 3.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose 1506 for a warm spicy and smoky character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Manhattan for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, 1506 or Manhattan?
Manhattan lasts longest (Manhattan 100/100, 1506 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, 1506 or Manhattan?
Manhattan projects furthest (Manhattan 100/100, 1506 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do 1506 and Manhattan smell similar?
Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, aromatic and leather accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Coriander, Coffee and Black Pepper.
Is 1506 or Manhattan better for summer or winter?
1506 suits evening wear; Manhattan suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in 1506 and Manhattan?
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. Manhattan has top notes of Coriander, Black Pepper, Violet Leaf and Spices, heart notes of Cardamom, Leather, Coffee and Green Accord, a base of Haitian Vetiver, Patchouli, Oakmoss and Sandalwood.
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