Enigma vs 1506
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
50%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Enigma takes 3 of 4 categories.
EnigmaChoose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
1506Choose it for a warm spicy and smoky character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
Enigma3/4
15061/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Enigma
- Sillage & projection
- Enigma
- Value for money
- 1506
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Enigma
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
EnigmaX-Ray1506Santiago Luxury ParfumWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.37/ 5 · 19 votes
Have 16%Had 5%Want 79%
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 hate58%Love
32%Like
0%Ok
11%Dislike
0%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
Category winners
LongevityEnigma
SillageEnigma
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winner1506Best value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
warm spicy86%
balsamic72%
woody58%
floral44%
smoky30%
warm spicy100%
smoky92%
woody84%
aromatic77%
amber69%
leather61%
Scent match50%Some overlap · both warm spicy, amber and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
OlibanumStyraxLilacAldehydes
Heart
CarnationFreesiaBeeswaxRose de Mai
Base
IncenseSiam BenzoinAmberLabdanumGuaiac WoodVanillaPatchouli
Top
CardamomPineStar AniseCorianderCoffeeFruity NotesBlack PepperRed Berries
Heart
Guaiac WoodIncenseBirchTaif RoseHoneyEarthy NotesCarnationJasmine
Base
TobaccoTonka BeanPatchouliCandied FruitsCastoreumLabdanumVanillaAmber
InformationalShared notesCarnation, Incense, Amber and Labdanum. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring33
Summer17
Fall83
Winter100
Day11
Night100
Spring100
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day–
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#33,404
PerfumerIrina Burlakova
Launched—
Reviews2
Overall rank#67,719
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerEnigmaHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotEnigma by X-Ray opens with a sharp burst of aldehydes and smoky olibanum resin, cutting through cold autumn air with immediate presence. A spicy carnation heart and honeyed beeswax core quickly absorb the fleeting lilac top notes, steering the structure toward a dry, balsamic profile. As it settles over the first hou…
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…
Reviews →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, Enigma or 1506?
Enigma takes 3 of 4 categories. Enigma is rated 4.37/5 from 19 votes; 1506 is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Enigma for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose 1506 for a warm spicy and smoky character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Enigma or 1506?
Enigma lasts longest (Enigma 89/100, 1506 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Enigma or 1506?
Enigma projects furthest (Enigma 72/100, 1506 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Enigma and 1506 smell similar?
Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, amber and woody accords. Common notes include Carnation, Incense, Amber and Labdanum.
Is Enigma or 1506 better for summer or winter?
Enigma suits evening wear; 1506 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Enigma and 1506?
Enigma has top notes of Olibanum, Styrax, Lilac and Aldehydes, heart notes of Carnation, Freesia, Beeswax and Rose de Mai, a base of Incense, Siam Benzoin, Amber and Labdanum. 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.
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