Absolute vs 1506
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
29%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Absolute takes 3 of 4 categories.
AbsoluteChoose it for a amber and animalic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.
1506Choose it for a warm spicy and smoky character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
Absolute3/4
15061/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Absolute
- Sillage & projection
- Absolute
- Value for money
- 1506
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Absolute
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
AbsoluteRoyal Crown1506Santiago Luxury ParfumWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split5.00/ 5 · 40 votes
Have 16%Had 6%Want 78%
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 hate63%Love
13%Like
3%Ok
5%Dislike
18%Hate
40 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
Category winners
LongevityAbsolute
SillageAbsolute
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winner1506Best value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
animalic91%
aromatic83%
balsamic74%
oud56%
warm spicy100%
smoky92%
woody84%
aromatic77%
amber69%
leather61%
Scent match29%Clearly different · both amber and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
OlibanumLeatherGalbanumHoneyCoriander
Heart2-4 hrs
Laotian OudTuberoseCedarMoroccan RoseSandalwoodJasmine
Base8-12 hrs
AmbergrisMyrrhOakmossVanilla AbsoluteLabdanumPatchouliStyrax
Top
CardamomPineStar AniseCorianderCoffeeFruity NotesBlack PepperRed Berries
Heart
Guaiac WoodIncenseBirchTaif RoseHoneyEarthy NotesCarnationJasmine
Base
TobaccoTonka BeanPatchouliCandied FruitsCastoreumLabdanumVanillaAmber
InformationalShared notesHoney, Coriander, Jasmine and Labdanum. Durations are only published for Absolute, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer54
Fall100
Winter92
Day85
Night100
Spring100
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#10,873
PerfumerAntonio Visconti
Launched2021
Reviews8
Overall rank#67,719
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerAbsoluteHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotRoyal Crown Absolute is a dense, smoky amber fragrance that wraps dark resins and woody spices in rich warmth. It opens with a spark of green galbanum, crushed coriander, and frankincense before shifting into a thick heart of Laotian oud, earthy cedar, and sweet Moroccan rose. As the scent warms on skin, golden myrrh,…
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…
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, Absolute or 1506?
Absolute takes 3 of 4 categories. Absolute is rated 5.00/5 from 40 votes; 1506 is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Absolute for a amber and animalic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose 1506 for a warm spicy and smoky character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Absolute or 1506?
They last about the same: Absolute 61/100, 1506 60/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Absolute or 1506?
Absolute projects furthest (Absolute 67/100, 1506 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Absolute and 1506 smell similar?
Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and aromatic accords. Common notes include Honey, Coriander, Jasmine and Labdanum.
Is Absolute or 1506 better for summer or winter?
Absolute suits evening wear; 1506 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Absolute and 1506?
Absolute has top notes of Olibanum, Leather, Galbanum and Honey, heart notes of Laotian Oud, Tuberose, Cedar and Moroccan Rose, a base of Ambergris, Myrrh, Oakmoss and Vanilla Absolute. 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.
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