Fragrance comparison

Così Blu vs 1506

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 184 ratings analysed

3 wins

Così Blu

Pantheon Roma

3.84183 votes

Rank #11,696 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

1506

Santiago Luxury Parfum

4.001 votes

Rank #59,700 Warm SpicySmoky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Così Blu takes 3 of 4 categories.

Così Blu
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.

Così Blu3/4

15061/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Così BluPantheon Roma

1506Santiago Luxury Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 183 votes

Have 36%Had 14%Want 50%

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

37%Love

33%Like

11%Ok

14%Dislike

5%Hate

183 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

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityCosì Blu

SillageCosì Blu

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value75

Category winner1506Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody88%

warm spicy77%

smoky65%

balsamic53%

fresh spicy42%

warm spicy100%

smoky92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

amber69%

leather61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both warm spicy, woody and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

AbsintheBarkNutmegStrawberryCinnamon

Heart2-4 hrs

MagnoliaRoseJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base8-12+ hrs

IncenseOlibanumSiam BenzoinSandalwoodCedarAmbergrisHayCivet

Top

CardamomPineStar AniseCorianderCoffeeFruity NotesBlack PepperRed Berries

Heart

Guaiac WoodIncenseBirchTaif RoseHoneyEarthy NotesCarnationJasmine

Base

TobaccoTonka BeanPatchouliCandied FruitsCastoreumLabdanumVanillaAmber

InformationalShared notesJasmine and Incense. Durations are only published for Così Blu, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer27

Fall100

Winter100

Day37

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men38

Unisex54

Women9

Date 38%Party 29%Casual 19%Work 14%

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,696

PerfumerArturetto Landi

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#59,700

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCosì BluHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Pantheon Roma Così Blu hits the skin with an unexpected blast of bitter absinthe, rough tree bark, and sharp nutmeg before softening into a resinous core. The contrast is startling. You expect a marine profile from the name, yet this fragrance delivers dry frankincense, warm cinnamon, and a curious touch of tart straw…

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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, Così Blu or 1506?

Così Blu takes 3 of 4 categories. Così Blu is rated 3.84/5 from 183 votes; 1506 is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Così Blu 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, Così Blu or 1506?

Così Blu lasts longest (Così Blu 80/100, 1506 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Così Blu or 1506?

Così Blu projects furthest (Così Blu 68/100, 1506 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Così Blu and 1506 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and amber accords. Common notes include Jasmine and Incense.

Is Così Blu or 1506 better for summer or winter?

Così Blu suits evening wear; 1506 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Così Blu and 1506?

Così Blu has top notes of Absinthe, Bark, Nutmeg and Strawberry, heart notes of Magnolia, Rose, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Incense, Olibanum, Siam Benzoin and Sandalwood. 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.