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1506 vs Standing Somewhere In The Shadow

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

Updated 10 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Standing Somewhere In The Shadow 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.

  • Standing Somewhere In The Shadow

    Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

15061/4
Standing Somewhere In The Shadow3/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Standing Somewhere In The Shadow
Sillage & projection
Standing Somewhere In The Shadow
Value for money
1506
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Standing Somewhere In The Shadow

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
1506Santiago Luxury Parfum
Standing Somewhere In The ShadowProad
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 0%Had 25%Want 75%
4.22/ 5 · 9 votes
Have 14%Had 1%Want 85%
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

56%Love
33%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
11%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity60
〰 Sillage50
♥ Love / hate75
⏱ Longevity66
〰 Sillage59
♥ Love / hate81
Category winners

LongevityStanding Somewhere In The Shadow

SillageStanding Somewhere In The Shadow

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value75
¤ Price value56
Category winner1506Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
warm spicy100%
smoky92%
woody84%
aromatic77%
amber69%
leather61%
warm spicy100%
woody92%
vanilla84%
tobacco77%
sweet69%
fresh spicy61%
Scent match34%Clearly different · both warm spicy and woody

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
Top30 to 45 minutes
Black PepperCardamomPink Pepper
Heart2 to 3 hours
LeatherCinnamonBlack TeaDark Chocolate
Base5 to 8 hours
TobaccoVanillaPatchouliBenzoinAgarwood (Oud)CedarSandalwoodTonka Bean
InformationalShared notesCardamom, Black Pepper, Tobacco and Tonka Bean. Durations are only published for Standing Somewhere In The Shadow, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day–
Night100
Spring0
Summer0
Fall100
Winter75
Day33
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex100
Women0
Men67
Unisex33
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#64,384

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#39,829

PerfumerJutinat Piyaweerawong

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerStanding Somewhere In The ShadowHigher 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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Standing Somewhere In The Shadow by Proad is a dark, atmospheric fragrance built around warm spices, bitter woods, and resinous sweetness. It opens with an assertive burst of black pepper, pink pepper, and cardamom that delivers an immediate medicinal, aromatic prickle. As the sharp spices settle, a rich heart of blac…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, 1506 or Standing Somewhere In The Shadow?

Standing Somewhere In The Shadow takes 3 of 4 categories. 1506 is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; Standing Somewhere In The Shadow is rated 4.22/5 from 9 votes. Choose 1506 for a warm spicy and smoky character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Standing Somewhere In The Shadow for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, 1506 or Standing Somewhere In The Shadow?

Standing Somewhere In The Shadow lasts longest (Standing Somewhere In The Shadow 66/100, 1506 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1506 or Standing Somewhere In The Shadow?

Standing Somewhere In The Shadow projects furthest (Standing Somewhere In The Shadow 59/100, 1506 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1506 and Standing Somewhere In The Shadow smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Black Pepper, Tobacco and Tonka Bean.

Is 1506 or Standing Somewhere In The Shadow better for summer or winter?

1506 suits evening wear; Standing Somewhere In The Shadow suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1506 and Standing Somewhere In The Shadow?

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. Standing Somewhere In The Shadow has top notes of Black Pepper, Cardamom and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Leather, Cinnamon, Black Tea and Dark Chocolate, a base of Tobacco, Vanilla, Patchouli and Benzoin.

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