Fragrance comparison

Marrone vs 1506

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 2 ratings analysed

Marrone

Varzi Artisanal Perfume

4.001 votes

Rank #61,594 WoodyPatchouli

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

1506

Santiago Luxury Parfum

4.001 votes

Rank #59,838 Warm SpicySmoky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

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

Marrone2/4

15062/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MarroneVarzi Artisanal Perfume

1506Santiago Luxury Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

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

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · 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

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityMarrone

SillageMarrone

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value75

Category winner1506Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

patchouli86%

warm spicy72%

balsamic58%

powdery44%

earthy30%

warm spicy100%

smoky92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

amber69%

leather61%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-20 mins

Bergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

OlibanumAmber

Base6-9+ hrs

PatchouliSandalwoodLeather

Top

CardamomPineStar AniseCorianderCoffeeFruity NotesBlack PepperRed Berries

Heart

Guaiac WoodIncenseBirchTaif RoseHoneyEarthy NotesCarnationJasmine

Base

TobaccoTonka BeanPatchouliCandied FruitsCastoreumLabdanumVanillaAmber

InformationalShared notesAmber and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Marrone, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day45

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Date 33%Casual 30%Work 21%Party 16%

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#61,594

PerfumerBernardo Vecoli, Ignazio Presutti, Leopoldo Jilani

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#59,838

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winner1506Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Varzi Artisanal Perfume Marrone cuts straight through the noise with a bold, earthy personality. The scent starts with a momentary flash of bergamot before diving straight into resinous olibanum and golden amber. It feels grounding and rustic. You get thick cedar undertones, deep patchouli, and worn leather that feels…

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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, Marrone or 1506?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Marrone is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; 1506 is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Marrone for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose 1506 for a warm spicy and smoky character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Marrone or 1506?

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

Which projects more, Marrone or 1506?

Marrone projects furthest (Marrone 75/100, 1506 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Marrone and 1506 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Amber and Patchouli.

Is Marrone or 1506 better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Marrone and 1506?

Marrone has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Olibanum and Amber, a base of Patchouli, Sandalwood and Leather. 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.