Fragrance comparison

Pheromone for Men vs 1506

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 32 ratings analysed

4 wins

Pheromone for Men

Marilyn Miglin

4.1631 votes

Rank #15,898 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

26%scent match

Clearly different

1506

Santiago Luxury Parfum

4.001 votes

Rank #63,367 Warm SpicySmoky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pheromone for Men takes 4 of 4 categories.

Pheromone for Men
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
1506
Choose it for a warm spicy and smoky character. Best in spring, evening wear.

Pheromone for Men4/4

15060/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Pheromone for MenMarilyn Miglin

1506Santiago Luxury Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.16/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 27%Had 11%Want 61%

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

55%Love

23%Like

6%Ok

16%Dislike

0%Hate

31 votes

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

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityPheromone for Men

SillagePheromone for Men

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value79

¤ Price value75

Category winnerPheromone for MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

citrus84%

honey77%

sweet69%

fresh spicy61%

warm spicy100%

smoky92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

amber69%

leather61%

Scent match26%Clearly different · both woody and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

LabdanumHoneyOlibanumSandalwoodGreen NotesTonka BeanCitrusesBergamot

No top / heart / base split published

Top

CardamomPineStar AniseCorianderCoffeeFruity NotesBlack PepperRed Berries

Heart

Guaiac WoodIncenseBirchTaif RoseHoneyEarthy NotesCarnationJasmine

Base

TobaccoTonka BeanPatchouliCandied FruitsCastoreumLabdanumVanillaAmber

InformationalShared notesLabdanum, Honey and Tonka Bean. Durations are only published for Pheromone for Men, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring75

Summer100

Fall100

Winter58

Day100

Night69

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men38

Unisex50

Women13

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,898

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#63,367

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerPheromone for MenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Pheromone for Men by Marilyn Miglin delivers an unapologetic blast of vintage amber and woody warmth. The scent opens with sharp bergamot and brisk green notes, giving it a crisp, soapy edge reminiscent of classic barbershop formulas. Soon after, thick honey and warm labdanum surface, shifting the balance from brisk c…

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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, Pheromone for Men or 1506?

Pheromone for Men takes 4 of 4 categories. Pheromone for Men is rated 4.16/5 from 31 votes; 1506 is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Pheromone for Men for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose 1506 for a warm spicy and smoky character. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Pheromone for Men or 1506?

Pheromone for Men lasts longest (Pheromone for Men 77/100, 1506 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Pheromone for Men or 1506?

Pheromone for Men projects furthest (Pheromone for Men 70/100, 1506 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Pheromone for Men and 1506 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and amber accords. Common notes include Labdanum, Honey and Tonka Bean.

Is Pheromone for Men or 1506 better for summer or winter?

Pheromone for Men suits daytime wear; 1506 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Pheromone for Men and 1506?

Pheromone for Men features Labdanum, Honey, Olibanum, Sandalwood and Green 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.