1506 vs Secret Obsession
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
22%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Secret Obsession takes 3 of 4 categories.
1506Choose it for a warm spicy and smoky character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
Secret ObsessionChoose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
15061/4
Secret Obsession3/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Secret Obsession
- Sillage & projection
- Secret Obsession
- Value for money
- 1506
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Secret Obsession
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
1506Santiago Luxury ParfumSecret ObsessionCalvin KleinWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 0%Had 25%Want 75%
3.64/ 5 · 3,191 votes
Have 48%Had 31%Want 21%
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
26%Love
41%Like
4%Ok
27%Dislike
1%Hate
3,191 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevitySecret Obsession
SillageSecret Obsession
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%
woody100%
fresh spicy92%
white floral84%
fruity77%
powdery69%
amber61%
Scent match22%Clearly different · both 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
Top30 to 45 minutes
NutmegPlumMaceRose
Heart2 to 4 hours
TuberoseJasmineOrchidYlang-YlangOrange Blossom
Base4 to 6 hours
SandalwoodAmberCashmere WoodVanillaCedarWormwoodOrris
InformationalShared notesJasmine, Vanilla and Amber. Durations are only published for Secret Obsession, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day–
Night100
Spring25
Summer15
Fall100
Winter82
Day62
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#64,823
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#33,373
PerfumerAnn Gottlieb, Calice Becker, Givaudan
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerSecret ObsessionHigher 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 →Secret Obsession by Calvin Klein is a warm, woody floral fragrance defined by dark fruit, pungent spices, and creamy white florals. The scent opens with a sharp burst of plum, mace, and nutmeg, offering a dry and boozy warmth right from the start. As it settles, lush tuberose, jasmine, and orange blossom soften the in…
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 Secret Obsession?
Secret Obsession takes 3 of 4 categories. 1506 is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; Secret Obsession is rated 3.64/5 from 3,191 votes. Choose 1506 for a warm spicy and smoky character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Secret Obsession for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, 1506 or Secret Obsession?
Secret Obsession lasts longest (Secret Obsession 65/100, 1506 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, 1506 or Secret Obsession?
Secret Obsession projects furthest (Secret Obsession 61/100, 1506 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do 1506 and Secret Obsession smell similar?
Clearly different: a 22% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and amber accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Vanilla and Amber.
Is 1506 or Secret Obsession better for summer or winter?
1506 suits evening wear; Secret Obsession suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in 1506 and Secret Obsession?
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. Secret Obsession has top notes of Nutmeg, Plum, Mace and Rose, heart notes of Tuberose, Jasmine, Orchid and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Sandalwood, Amber, Cashmere Wood and Vanilla.
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