Fragrance comparison

Dark vs 1506

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 7 ratings analysed

Dark

Sapphire Studios

3.006 votes

Rank #64,039 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

15%scent match

Clearly different

1506

Santiago Luxury Parfum

4.001 votes

Rank #67,668 Warm SpicySmoky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 1–1.

Dark
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
1506
Choose it for a warm spicy and smoky character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Dark1/4

15061/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DarkSapphire Studios

1506Santiago Luxury Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 18%Had 4%Want 78%

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

33%Like

17%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

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value75

Category winner1506Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

floral84%

sweet77%

yellow floral69%

citrus61%

warm spicy100%

smoky92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

amber69%

leather61%

Scent match15%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotOrange

Heart

OrchidYlang-YlangBlack PepperNutmeg

Base

PatchouliVetiverMusk

Top

CardamomPineStar AniseCorianderCoffeeFruity NotesBlack PepperRed Berries

Heart

Guaiac WoodIncenseBirchTaif RoseHoneyEarthy NotesCarnationJasmine

Base

TobaccoTonka BeanPatchouliCandied FruitsCastoreumLabdanumVanillaAmber

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring60

Summer20

Fall100

Winter80

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex33

Women17

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#64,039

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#67,668

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDarkHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dark opens with a bright orange and bergamot lift, then quickly settles into a woodier, spiced floral heart with black pepper, orchid and nutmeg. The drydown leans musky, earthy and slightly sweet, with patchouli and vetiver giving it a forest-like feel. It reads unisex overall, though the woody spice can come across …

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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Dark or 1506?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 1–1. Dark is rated 3.00/5 from 6 votes; 1506 is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Dark for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose 1506 for a warm spicy and smoky character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Dark or 1506?

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

Which projects more, Dark or 1506?

Projection is very close: Dark 50/100, 1506 50/100 for sillage.

Do Dark and 1506 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 15% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Black Pepper and Patchouli.

Is Dark or 1506 better for summer or winter?

Dark suits day or night wear; 1506 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dark and 1506?

Dark has top notes of Bergamot and Orange, heart notes of Orchid, Ylang-Ylang, Black Pepper and Nutmeg, a base of Patchouli, Vetiver and Musk. 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.