Reception vs 1506
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
48%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Reception takes 2 of 4 categories.
ReceptionChoose it for a aromatic and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
1506Choose it for a warm spicy and smoky character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
Reception2/4
15061/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Tie
- Sillage & projection
- Reception
- Value for money
- 1506
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Reception
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
ReceptionAmouage1506Santiago Luxury ParfumWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.69/ 5 · 58 votes
Have 16%Had 3%Want 80%
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 hate52%Love
12%Like
10%Ok
5%Dislike
21%Hate
58 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
Category winners
LongevityTie
SillageReception
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winner1506Best value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
amber88%
woody77%
soft spicy65%
fresh spicy53%
warm spicy42%
warm spicy100%
smoky92%
woody84%
aromatic77%
amber69%
leather61%
Scent match48%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and amber
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
CorianderPink PepperCoffeePineJuniperLemonLabdanum
Heart
FrankincenseCedarwoodPatchouli
Base
Palo SantoVanillaMuskCypriol
Top
CardamomPineStar AniseCorianderCoffeeFruity NotesBlack PepperRed Berries
Heart
Guaiac WoodIncenseBirchTaif RoseHoneyEarthy NotesCarnationJasmine
Base
TobaccoTonka BeanPatchouliCandied FruitsCastoreumLabdanumVanillaAmber
InformationalShared notesCoriander, Coffee, Pine and Labdanum. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring59
Summer41
Fall100
Winter95
Day65
Night100
Spring100
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day–
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#40,794
PerfumerPierre Negrin
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#67,719
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerReceptionHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotReception by Amouage is a complex oriental vanilla that blends green pine and warm balsamic resins. It suits enthusiasts who want an aromatic wood scent with a soft vanilla base. Ideal for crisp autumn nights, it sits closer to the skin than many of the older, heavier powerhouses from the house.
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, Reception or 1506?
Reception takes 2 of 4 categories. Reception is rated 3.69/5 from 58 votes; 1506 is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Reception for a aromatic and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose 1506 for a warm spicy and smoky character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Reception or 1506?
They last about the same: Reception 60/100, 1506 60/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Reception or 1506?
Projection is very close: Reception 52/100, 1506 50/100 for sillage.
Do Reception and 1506 smell similar?
Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and amber accords. Common notes include Coriander, Coffee, Pine and Labdanum.
Is Reception or 1506 better for summer or winter?
Reception suits evening wear; 1506 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Reception and 1506?
Reception has top notes of Coriander, Pink Pepper, Coffee and Pine, heart notes of Frankincense, Cedarwood and Patchouli, a base of Palo Santo, Vanilla, Musk and Cypriol. 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.
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