Fragrance comparison

Authentic vs 1506

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 10 ratings analysed

3 wins

Authentic

Marbert

4.009 votes

Rank #38,201 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

1506

Santiago Luxury Parfum

4.001 votes

Rank #60,277 Warm SpicySmoky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Authentic takes 3 of 4 categories.

Authentic
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.
1506
Choose it for a warm spicy and smoky character. Best in spring, evening wear.

Authentic3/4

15060/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AuthenticMarbert

1506Santiago Luxury Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 42%Had 21%Want 38%

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

22%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

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

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityAuthentic

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value75

Category winnerAuthenticBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy92%

floral84%

powdery77%

soft spicy69%

citrus61%

warm spicy100%

smoky92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

amber69%

leather61%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both warm spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

CardamomCinnamonBergamotStar AniseRed Berries

Heart2-4 hrs

JasmineWater LilyVirginia CedarRose

Base5-7 hrs

MuskSandalwoodoak mossAmber

Top

CardamomPineStar AniseCorianderCoffeeFruity NotesBlack PepperRed Berries

Heart

Guaiac WoodIncenseBirchTaif RoseHoneyEarthy NotesCarnationJasmine

Base

TobaccoTonka BeanPatchouliCandied FruitsCastoreumLabdanumVanillaAmber

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Star Anise, Red Berries and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Authentic, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring40

Summer40

Fall40

Winter100

Day100

Night50

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Work 37%Casual 34%Date 17%Party 11%

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#38,201

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#60,277

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAuthenticHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Authentic by Marbert opens with an immediate lift of brisk bergamot, sharp star anise, and sweet cinnamon bark. The first spray carries a quick vapor flash of perfumer alcohol, but that initial bite calms down within two minutes. A cool aquatic heart quickly emerges. Clean water lily and fresh rose mingle with dry Vir…

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, Authentic or 1506?

Authentic takes 3 of 4 categories. Authentic is rated 4.00/5 from 9 votes; 1506 is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Authentic for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose 1506 for a warm spicy and smoky character. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Authentic or 1506?

Authentic lasts longest (Authentic 68/100, 1506 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Authentic or 1506?

Projection is very close: Authentic 50/100, 1506 50/100 for sillage.

Do Authentic and 1506 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Star Anise, Red Berries and Jasmine.

Is Authentic or 1506 better for summer or winter?

Authentic suits daytime wear; 1506 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Authentic and 1506?

Authentic has top notes of Cardamom, Cinnamon, Bergamot and Star Anise, heart notes of Jasmine, Water Lily, Virginia Cedar and Rose, a base of Musk, Sandalwood, oak moss and Amber. 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.