1506 vs Reception
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
48%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Reception takes 2 of 4 categories.
1506Choose it for a warm spicy and smoky character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
ReceptionChoose it for a aromatic and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
15061/4
Reception2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Tie
- Sillage & projection
- Reception
- Value for money
- 1506
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Reception
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
1506Santiago Luxury ParfumReceptionAmouageWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 0%Had 25%Want 75%
3.69/ 5 · 58 votes
Have 16%Had 3%Want 80%
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
52%Love
12%Like
10%Ok
5%Dislike
21%Hate
58 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityTie
SillageReception
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%
amber88%
woody77%
soft spicy65%
fresh spicy53%
warm spicy42%
Scent match48%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and amber
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
Top
CorianderPink PepperCoffeePineJuniperLemonLabdanum
Heart
FrankincenseCedarwoodPatchouli
Base
Palo SantoVanillaMuskCypriol
InformationalShared notesPine, Coriander, Coffee and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day–
Night100
Spring59
Summer41
Fall100
Winter95
Day65
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#67,719
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#40,794
PerfumerPierre Negrin
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerReceptionHigher 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 →Reception by Amouage is a complex oriental vanilla that blends green pine and warm balsamic resins. It suits enthusiasts who want an aromatic wood scent with a soft vanilla base. Ideal for crisp autumn nights, it sits closer to the skin than many of the older, heavier powerhouses from the house.
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 Reception?
Reception takes 2 of 4 categories. 1506 is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; Reception is rated 3.69/5 from 58 votes. Choose 1506 for a warm spicy and smoky character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Reception for a aromatic and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, 1506 or Reception?
They last about the same: 1506 60/100, Reception 60/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, 1506 or Reception?
Projection is very close: Reception 52/100, 1506 50/100 for sillage.
Do 1506 and Reception smell similar?
Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and amber accords. Common notes include Pine, Coriander, Coffee and Patchouli.
Is 1506 or Reception better for summer or winter?
1506 suits evening wear; Reception suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in 1506 and Reception?
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. Reception has top notes of Coriander, Pink Pepper, Coffee and Pine, heart notes of Frankincense, Cedarwood and Patchouli, a base of Palo Santo, Vanilla, Musk and Cypriol.
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