Fragrance comparison

Mastermind Rouge vs 1506

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 14 ratings analysed

2 wins

Mastermind Rouge

Nabeel

3.4613 votes

Rank #57,106 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

15%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?

Mastermind Rouge takes 2 of 4 categories.

Mastermind Rouge
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
1506
Choose it for a warm spicy and smoky character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, evening wear.

Mastermind Rouge2/4

15061/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Mastermind RougeNabeel

1506Santiago Luxury Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.46/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 38%Had 8%Want 54%

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

15%Love

31%Like

38%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

13 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

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate62

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

Longevity1506

SillageMastermind Rouge

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

woody92%

musky84%

green77%

powdery69%

sweet61%

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

Green NotesBergamotCardamomLeather

Heart

JasmineCedarYlang-YlangPatchouli

Base

MuskWoody NotesSweet Notes

Top

CardamomPineStar AniseCorianderCoffeeFruity NotesBlack PepperRed Berries

Heart

Guaiac WoodIncenseBirchTaif RoseHoneyEarthy NotesCarnationJasmine

Base

TobaccoTonka BeanPatchouliCandied FruitsCastoreumLabdanumVanillaAmber

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Jasmine 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

Spring100

Summer57

Fall86

Winter43

Day100

Night50

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men25

Unisex50

Women25

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#57,106

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#67,719

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMastermind RougeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mastermind Rouge by Nabeel delivers a dry, aromatic blast of cardamom and leather that shifts into a woody, lightly sweetened patchouli base. Designed for those who favor sharp, traditional structures, this unisex blend brings a clean, barbershop freshness that wears comfortably during cool spring mornings or casual d…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Mastermind Rouge or 1506?

Mastermind Rouge takes 2 of 4 categories. Mastermind Rouge is rated 3.46/5 from 13 votes; 1506 is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Mastermind Rouge for a white floral and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose 1506 for a warm spicy and smoky character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Mastermind Rouge or 1506?

They last about the same: 1506 60/100, Mastermind Rouge 58/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Mastermind Rouge or 1506?

Mastermind Rouge projects furthest (Mastermind Rouge 53/100, 1506 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mastermind Rouge and 1506 smell similar?

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

Is Mastermind Rouge or 1506 better for summer or winter?

Mastermind Rouge suits daytime wear; 1506 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mastermind Rouge and 1506?

Mastermind Rouge has top notes of Green Notes, Bergamot, Cardamom and Leather, heart notes of Jasmine, Cedar, Ylang-Ylang and Patchouli, a base of Musk, Woody Notes and Sweet Notes. 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.