Fragrance comparison

1881 Bella Notte Man vs 1506

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 205 ratings analysed

3 wins

1881 Bella Notte Man

Cerruti

4.13204 votes

Rank #7,090 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

1506

Santiago Luxury Parfum

4.001 votes

Rank #60,197 Warm SpicySmoky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1881 Bella Notte Man takes 3 of 4 categories.

1881 Bella Notte Man
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
1506
Choose it for a warm spicy and smoky character. Best in spring, evening wear.

1881 Bella Notte Man3/4

15060/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: 1881 Bella Notte Man
Sillage & projection: 1881 Bella Notte Man
Value for money: Tie
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 1881 Bella Notte Man

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

1881 Bella Notte ManCerruti

1506Santiago Luxury Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.13/ 5 · 204 votes

Have 44%Had 15%Want 40%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 25%Want 75%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

35%Love

51%Like

7%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

204 votes

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

Longevity1881 Bella Notte Man

Sillage1881 Bella Notte Man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

citrus92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

woody69%

vanilla61%

warm spicy100%

smoky92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

amber69%

leather61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both warm spicy, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15-30 mins

CitronLimeLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

Sichuan PepperCardamomCorianderNutmegCinnamonJuniperJasmine

Base6-8 hrs

VanillaCedarPatchouliMusk

Top

CardamomPineStar AniseCorianderCoffeeFruity NotesBlack PepperRed Berries

Heart

Guaiac WoodIncenseBirchTaif RoseHoneyEarthy NotesCarnationJasmine

Base

TobaccoTonka BeanPatchouliCandied FruitsCastoreumLabdanumVanillaAmber

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Coriander, Jasmine and Vanilla. Durations are only published for 1881 Bella Notte Man, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring83

Summer50

Fall100

Winter60

Day88

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men81

Unisex19

Women0

Work 33%Date 29%Casual 26%Party 12%

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,090

PerfumerOlivier Cresp

Launched—

Reviews22

Overall rank#60,197

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winner1881 Bella Notte ManHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cerruti 1881 Bella Notte Man opens with an energetic flash of citron, tart lime, and bright lemon. The sharp citrus burst settles within minutes, clearing room for a dry spice market profile dominated by prickly Sichuan pepper, green cardamom, and grated nutmeg. As warmth builds on skin, creamy cedar shavings, smooth …

Reviews →

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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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, 1881 Bella Notte Man or 1506?

1881 Bella Notte Man takes 3 of 4 categories. 1881 Bella Notte Man is rated 4.13/5 from 204 votes; 1506 is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose 1881 Bella Notte Man for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose 1506 for a warm spicy and smoky character. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, 1881 Bella Notte Man or 1506?

1881 Bella Notte Man lasts longest (1881 Bella Notte Man 63/100, 1506 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1881 Bella Notte Man or 1506?

1881 Bella Notte Man projects furthest (1881 Bella Notte Man 58/100, 1506 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1881 Bella Notte Man and 1506 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Coriander, Jasmine and Vanilla.

Is 1881 Bella Notte Man or 1506 better for summer or winter?

1881 Bella Notte Man suits evening wear; 1506 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1881 Bella Notte Man and 1506?

1881 Bella Notte Man has top notes of Citron, Lime and Lemon, heart notes of Sichuan Pepper, Cardamom, Coriander and Nutmeg, a base of Vanilla, Cedar, Patchouli and Musk. 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.