Fragrance comparison

Continuum vs 1506

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 9 ratings analysed

3 wins

Continuum

Ikiryō

4.628 votes

Rank #49,678 AmberWoody

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45%scent match

Some overlap

1506

Santiago Luxury Parfum

4.001 votes

Rank #65,421 Warm SpicySmoky

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Continuum takes 3 of 4 categories.

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

Continuum3/4

15061/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ContinuumIkiryō

1506Santiago Luxury Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.62/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 10%Had 0%Want 90%

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

63%Love

38%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

8 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

〰 Sillage79

♥ Love / hate91

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityContinuum

SillageContinuum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value75

Category winner1506Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

balsamic84%

smoky77%

floral69%

aromatic61%

warm spicy100%

smoky92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

amber69%

leather61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both woody, amber and smoky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Passion FlowerPeru BalsamIncenseCorianderCastoreumNutmegRhubarbLabdanumCedarCreme BruleeSandalwoodHeliotrope

No top / heart / base split published

Top

CardamomPineStar AniseCorianderCoffeeFruity NotesBlack PepperRed Berries

Heart

Guaiac WoodIncenseBirchTaif RoseHoneyEarthy NotesCarnationJasmine

Base

TobaccoTonka BeanPatchouliCandied FruitsCastoreumLabdanumVanillaAmber

InformationalShared notesIncense, Coriander, Castoreum and Labdanum. Durations are only published for Continuum, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer25

Fall100

Winter75

Day60

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#49,678

PerfumerVincent of Dreamhouse

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#65,421

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerContinuumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Continuum by Ikiryō is an unconventional amber fragrance that balances smoky resins with tart fruit and rich dessert sweetness. It opens with an unexpected pairing of tart rhubarb and sweet passion flower, backed by a quick dash of coriander and nutmeg. As it settles, warm incense and velvety heliotrope wrap around a …

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Continuum or 1506?

Continuum takes 3 of 4 categories. Continuum is rated 4.62/5 from 8 votes; 1506 is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Continuum for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose 1506 for a warm spicy and smoky character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Continuum or 1506?

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

Which projects more, Continuum or 1506?

Continuum projects furthest (Continuum 79/100, 1506 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Continuum and 1506 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and smoky accords. Common notes include Incense, Coriander, Castoreum and Labdanum.

Is Continuum or 1506 better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Continuum and 1506?

Continuum features Passion Flower, Peru Balsam, Incense, Coriander and Castoreum. 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.