Fragrance comparison

Century XVI vs 1506

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 7 ratings analysed

Century XVI

The Dua Brand

2.836 votes

Rank #62,794 WoodyWhiskey

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

1506

Santiago Luxury Parfum

4.001 votes

Rank #61,037 Warm SpicySmoky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1506 takes 3 of 4 categories.

Century XVI
Choose it for a woody and whiskey character. Best in fall, evening wear.
1506
Choose it for a warm spicy and smoky character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

Century XVI0/4

15063/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Century XVIThe Dua Brand

1506Santiago Luxury Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.83/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 61%Had 17%Want 22%

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

17%Love

17%Like

33%Ok

0%Dislike

33%Hate

6 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

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate46

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityTie

Sillage1506

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value69

¤ Price value75

Category winner1506Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

whiskey92%

warm spicy84%

leather77%

amber69%

white floral61%

warm spicy100%

smoky92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

amber69%

leather61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and leather

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

WhiskeySaffronJasmineLeatherCedarAmberAgarwoodVanillaHoneyRoseFigCinnamon

No top / heart / base split published

Top

CardamomPineStar AniseCorianderCoffeeFruity NotesBlack PepperRed Berries

Heart

Guaiac WoodIncenseBirchTaif RoseHoneyEarthy NotesCarnationJasmine

Base

TobaccoTonka BeanPatchouliCandied FruitsCastoreumLabdanumVanillaAmber

InformationalShared notesJasmine, Amber, Vanilla and Honey. Durations are only published for Century XVI, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day32

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

Date 37%Party 32%Casual 21%Work 11%

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#62,794

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#61,037

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winner1506Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

The Dua Brand Century XVI opens with an intense splash of boozy whiskey and sticky dark honey. A sharp alcohol flare fades within three minutes, leaving a thick blanket of spiced saffron, dried fig, and sweet cinnamon across the skin. You will immediately notice the woody weight beneath the sweetness. Dry cedar and sm…

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Century XVI or 1506?

1506 takes 3 of 4 categories. Century XVI is rated 2.83/5 from 6 votes; 1506 is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Century XVI for a woody and whiskey character. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose 1506 for a warm spicy and smoky character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Century XVI or 1506?

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

Which projects more, Century XVI or 1506?

1506 projects furthest (1506 50/100, Century XVI 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Century XVI and 1506 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and leather accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Amber, Vanilla and Honey.

Is Century XVI or 1506 better for summer or winter?

Century XVI suits evening wear; 1506 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Century XVI and 1506?

Century XVI features Whiskey, Saffron, Jasmine, Leather and Cedar. 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.