Fragrance comparison

Modern vs 1506

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 21 ratings analysed

4 wins

Modern

Nabeel

3.8020 votes

Rank #43,308 OudWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

1506

Santiago Luxury Parfum

4.001 votes

Rank #67,719 Warm SpicySmoky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Modern takes 4 of 4 categories.

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

Modern4/4

15060/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ModernNabeel

1506Santiago Luxury Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.80/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 49%Had 13%Want 39%

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

30%Love

30%Like

30%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

20 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

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityModern

SillageModern

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value75

Category winnerModernBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

oud100%

warm spicy92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

patchouli69%

amber61%

warm spicy100%

smoky92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

amber69%

leather61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both warm spicy, woody and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

SaffronNutmegSuede

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)AmberAmberwoodLabdanumGuaiac WoodIncense

Base

PatchouliVanillaOakmossMusk

Top

CardamomPineStar AniseCorianderCoffeeFruity NotesBlack PepperRed Berries

Heart

Guaiac WoodIncenseBirchTaif RoseHoneyEarthy NotesCarnationJasmine

Base

TobaccoTonka BeanPatchouliCandied FruitsCastoreumLabdanumVanillaAmber

InformationalShared notesAmber, Labdanum, Guaiac Wood and Incense. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring56

Summer31

Fall75

Winter100

Day55

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men63

Unisex38

Women0

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#43,308

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#67,719

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerModernHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Modern by Nabeel launches with an energetic kick of dry saffron and warm nutmeg, quickly transitioning into a deep heart of incense, amberwood, and agarwood. A clean, soapy undertone keeps the dark resinous qualities approachable, making it a stellar option for cool autumn evenings when you want a rich, wood-centric a…

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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, Modern or 1506?

Modern takes 4 of 4 categories. Modern is rated 3.80/5 from 20 votes; 1506 is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Modern for a oud and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose 1506 for a warm spicy and smoky character. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Modern or 1506?

Modern lasts longest (Modern 68/100, 1506 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Modern or 1506?

Modern projects furthest (Modern 55/100, 1506 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Modern and 1506 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and amber accords. Common notes include Amber, Labdanum, Guaiac Wood and Incense.

Is Modern or 1506 better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Modern and 1506?

Modern has top notes of Saffron, Nutmeg and Suede, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud), Amber, Amberwood and Labdanum, a base of Patchouli, Vanilla, Oakmoss and Musk. 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.