Fragrance comparison

Black vs 1506

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 59 ratings analysed

3 wins

Black

Everlast

3.9058 votes

Rank #30,746 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

58%scent match

Closely related

1506

Santiago Luxury Parfum

4.001 votes

Rank #59,508 Warm SpicySmoky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Black takes 3 of 4 categories.

Black
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
1506
Choose it for a warm spicy and smoky character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, evening wear.

Black3/4

15061/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: 1506
Sillage & projection: Black
Value for money: Black
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Black

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BlackEverlast

1506Santiago Luxury Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.90/ 5 · 58 votes

Have 39%Had 42%Want 19%

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

29%Love

48%Like

9%Ok

10%Dislike

3%Hate

58 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

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

Longevity1506

SillageBlack

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value84

¤ Price value75

Category winnerBlackBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

smoky77%

leather69%

fresh spicy61%

warm spicy100%

smoky92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

amber69%

leather61%

Scent match58%Closely related · both warm spicy, amber and smoky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

PepperCardamomCedarFreesia

Heart2-4 hrs

IncenseLeatherGuaiac WoodViolet Leaves

Base4-6+ hrs

AmberCitrusesPatchouliSandalowoodSantolina

Top

CardamomPineStar AniseCorianderCoffeeFruity NotesBlack PepperRed Berries

Heart

Guaiac WoodIncenseBirchTaif RoseHoneyEarthy NotesCarnationJasmine

Base

TobaccoTonka BeanPatchouliCandied FruitsCastoreumLabdanumVanillaAmber

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Incense, Guaiac Wood and Amber. Durations are only published for Black, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring54

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day39

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men86

Unisex9

Women5

Casual 34%Date 29%Party 22%Work 15%

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,746

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#59,508

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBlackHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Everlast Black hits your skin with an assertive burst of black pepper and crushed cardamom. That initial sharp alcohol flash burns off within three minutes, revealing crisp cedarwood and a pale touch of freesia. Give it twenty minutes. The core settles into dark leather, dry guaiac wood, and smoldering incense. It fee…

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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, Black or 1506?

Black takes 3 of 4 categories. Black is rated 3.90/5 from 58 votes; 1506 is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Black for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose 1506 for a warm spicy and smoky character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Black or 1506?

They last about the same: 1506 60/100, Black 58/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Black or 1506?

Black projects furthest (Black 55/100, 1506 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black and 1506 smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, amber and smoky accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Incense, Guaiac Wood and Amber.

Is Black or 1506 better for summer or winter?

Black suits evening wear; 1506 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black and 1506?

Black has top notes of Pepper, Cardamom, Cedar and Freesia, heart notes of Incense, Leather, Guaiac Wood and Violet Leaves, a base of Amber, Citruses, Patchouli and Sandalowood. 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.