Fragrance comparison

Malmaison Encore vs 1506

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 13 ratings analysed

3 wins

Malmaison Encore

Floris

3.9212 votes

Rank #43,481 AmberVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

1506

Santiago Luxury Parfum

4.001 votes

Rank #67,341 Warm SpicySmoky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Malmaison Encore takes 3 of 4 categories.

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

Malmaison Encore3/4

15061/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Malmaison EncoreFloris

1506Santiago Luxury Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.92/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 15%Had 1%Want 84%

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

42%Love

25%Like

17%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

12 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

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityMalmaison Encore

SillageMalmaison Encore

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value40

¤ Price value75

Category winner1506Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

vanilla92%

fresh spicy84%

warm spicy77%

powdery69%

woody61%

warm spicy100%

smoky92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

amber69%

leather61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both warm spicy, amber and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotBlack PepperCardamom

Heart

ClovesNutmegRoseYlang-Ylang

Base

AmberCedarOlibanumHeliotropeTonka BeanVanila

Top

CardamomPineStar AniseCorianderCoffeeFruity NotesBlack PepperRed Berries

Heart

Guaiac WoodIncenseBirchTaif RoseHoneyEarthy NotesCarnationJasmine

Base

TobaccoTonka BeanPatchouliCandied FruitsCastoreumLabdanumVanillaAmber

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Cardamom, Amber and Tonka Bean. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring40

Summer60

Fall100

Winter60

Day100

Night67

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men20

Unisex60

Women20

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#43,481

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#67,341

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMalmaison EncoreHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Floris Malmaison Encore opens with sharp bergamot, black pepper, and cardamom before settling into a warm clove and nutmeg core. Base notes of amber, cedar, and heliotrope add a powdery woodiness that sits close to the skin. It works best on cool autumn afternoons when wearing a wool coat.

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, Malmaison Encore or 1506?

Malmaison Encore takes 3 of 4 categories. Malmaison Encore is rated 3.92/5 from 12 votes; 1506 is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Malmaison Encore for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose 1506 for a warm spicy and smoky character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Malmaison Encore or 1506?

They last about the same: Malmaison Encore 62/100, 1506 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Malmaison Encore or 1506?

Malmaison Encore projects furthest (Malmaison Encore 56/100, 1506 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Malmaison Encore and 1506 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, amber and woody accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Cardamom, Amber and Tonka Bean.

Is Malmaison Encore or 1506 better for summer or winter?

Malmaison Encore suits daytime wear; 1506 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Malmaison Encore and 1506?

Malmaison Encore has top notes of Bergamot, Black Pepper and Cardamom, heart notes of Cloves, Nutmeg, Rose and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Amber, Cedar, Olibanum and Heliotrope. 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.