Fragrance comparison

Codex Noctis vs 1506

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 8 ratings analysed

Codex Noctis

G Parfums

1.867 votes

Rank #75,222 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

1506

Santiago Luxury Parfum

4.001 votes

Rank #61,319 Warm SpicySmoky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1506 takes 4 of 4 categories.

Codex Noctis
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Best in summer, evening wear.
1506
Choose it for a warm spicy and smoky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Codex Noctis0/4

15064/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: 1506
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

Codex NoctisG Parfums

1506Santiago Luxury Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

1.86/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 12%Had 2%Want 85%

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

14%Love

0%Like

14%Ok

0%Dislike

71%Hate

7 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

⏱ Longevity35

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate21

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

Longevity1506

Sillage1506

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value13

¤ Price value75

Category winner1506Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber92%

leather84%

animalic77%

sweet69%

vanilla61%

warm spicy100%

smoky92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

amber69%

leather61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both woody, amber and leather

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

LabdanumLeatherCedarSandalwoodIce creamVanillaCoffeeAmberPlum

No top / heart / base split published

Top

CardamomPineStar AniseCorianderCoffeeFruity NotesBlack PepperRed Berries

Heart

Guaiac WoodIncenseBirchTaif RoseHoneyEarthy NotesCarnationJasmine

Base

TobaccoTonka BeanPatchouliCandied FruitsCastoreumLabdanumVanillaAmber

InformationalShared notesLabdanum, Vanilla, Coffee and Amber. Durations are only published for Codex Noctis, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day33

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men25

Unisex25

Women50

Date 38%Party 26%Casual 24%Work 12%

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#75,222

PerfumerOleg Grabchuk

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#61,319

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winner1506Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Codex Noctis by G Parfums is an unusual collision of sweet gourmand notes and gritty darkness. A quick blast of sweet plum and cold vanilla ice cream opens the wear. Then, dark roasted coffee beans and rough leather take over. You will either love the bizarre contrast or hate it completely. Oleg Grabchuk built this sc…

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, Codex Noctis or 1506?

1506 takes 4 of 4 categories. Codex Noctis is rated 1.86/5 from 7 votes; 1506 is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Codex Noctis for a woody and amber character. Best in summer, evening wear. Choose 1506 for a warm spicy and smoky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Codex Noctis or 1506?

1506 lasts longest (1506 60/100, Codex Noctis 35/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Codex Noctis or 1506?

1506 projects furthest (1506 50/100, Codex Noctis 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Codex Noctis and 1506 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and leather accords. Common notes include Labdanum, Vanilla, Coffee and Amber.

Is Codex Noctis or 1506 better for summer or winter?

Codex Noctis suits evening wear; 1506 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Codex Noctis and 1506?

Codex Noctis features Labdanum, Leather, Cedar, Sandalwood and Ice cream. 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.