Fragrance comparison

Dimlight vs 1506

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 20 ratings analysed

4 wins

Dimlight

Voyager

4.0019 votes

Rank #39,511 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

1506

Santiago Luxury Parfum

4.001 votes

Rank #67,719 Warm SpicySmoky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dimlight takes 4 of 4 categories.

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

Dimlight4/4

15060/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DimlightVoyager

1506Santiago Luxury Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 29%Had 5%Want 67%

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

47%Love

21%Like

21%Ok

5%Dislike

5%Hate

19 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

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityDimlight

SillageDimlight

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value85

¤ Price value75

Category winnerDimlightBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy91%

almond83%

rum74%

sweet65%

powdery56%

warm spicy100%

smoky92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

amber69%

leather61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both warm spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

RumAlmondCardamom

Heart

OakTobacco

Base

SandalwoodCedarwoodVanilla

Top

CardamomPineStar AniseCorianderCoffeeFruity NotesBlack PepperRed Berries

Heart

Guaiac WoodIncenseBirchTaif RoseHoneyEarthy NotesCarnationJasmine

Base

TobaccoTonka BeanPatchouliCandied FruitsCastoreumLabdanumVanillaAmber

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Tobacco and Vanilla. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter88

Day71

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#39,511

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#67,719

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDimlightHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dimlight by Voyager opens with a sharp kick of dark rum, spiced cardamom, and crushed bitter almond. As the booze settles, dry tobacco and charred oak emerge in the heart, giving the scent a smoky, woody character that cuts through cold air. The base lingers on cedarwood, sandalwood, and a subtle touch of vanilla that…

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, Dimlight or 1506?

Dimlight takes 4 of 4 categories. Dimlight is rated 4.00/5 from 19 votes; 1506 is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Dimlight for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose 1506 for a warm spicy and smoky character. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Dimlight or 1506?

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

Which projects more, Dimlight or 1506?

Dimlight projects furthest (Dimlight 71/100, 1506 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dimlight and 1506 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Tobacco and Vanilla.

Is Dimlight or 1506 better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Dimlight and 1506?

Dimlight has top notes of Rum, Almond and Cardamom, heart notes of Oak and Tobacco, a base of Sandalwood, Cedarwood and Vanilla. 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.