Fragrance comparison

Rite Volume II vs 1506

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 8 ratings analysed

2 wins

Rite Volume II

G Parfums

3.297 votes

Rank #64,800 WoodyMossy

Full profile Similar & dupes

23%scent match

Clearly different

1506

Santiago Luxury Parfum

4.001 votes

Rank #61,319 Warm SpicySmoky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rite Volume II takes 2 of 3 categories.

Rite Volume II
Choose it for a woody and mossy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
1506
Choose it for a warm spicy and smoky character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

Rite Volume II2/3

15061/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Rite Volume II
Sillage & projection: Rite Volume II
Value for money: Not scored
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

Rite Volume IIG Parfums

1506Santiago Luxury Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.29/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 8%Had 14%Want 78%

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

71%Like

0%Ok

14%Dislike

14%Hate

7 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

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate57

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityRite Volume II

SillageRite Volume II

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value75

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

mossy92%

earthy84%

aldehydic77%

fresh69%

aromatic61%

warm spicy100%

smoky92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

amber69%

leather61%

Scent match23%Clearly different · both woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

MossVetiverAldehydesIncenseVioletMetallic notesWoody NotesRoseLeatherMuskJasmineGuaiac Wood

No top / heart / base split published

Top

CardamomPineStar AniseCorianderCoffeeFruity NotesBlack PepperRed Berries

Heart

Guaiac WoodIncenseBirchTaif RoseHoneyEarthy NotesCarnationJasmine

Base

TobaccoTonka BeanPatchouliCandied FruitsCastoreumLabdanumVanillaAmber

InformationalShared notesIncense, Jasmine and Guaiac Wood. Durations are only published for Rite Volume II, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day57

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Date 34%Casual 28%Work 22%Party 16%

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#64,800

PerfumerOleg Grabchuk

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#61,319

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winner1506Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Rite Volume II by G Parfums is a dark, atmospheric fragrance built around stark oakmoss and dry vetiver. It opens with sharp aldehydes and a distinctive metallic sheen before settling into smoky incense and weathered leather. Floral touches of violet, rose, and jasmine soften the bitter forest floor without making it …

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Rite Volume II or 1506?

Rite Volume II takes 2 of 3 categories. Rite Volume II is rated 3.29/5 from 7 votes; 1506 is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Rite Volume II for a woody and mossy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose 1506 for a warm spicy and smoky character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Rite Volume II or 1506?

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

Which projects more, Rite Volume II or 1506?

Rite Volume II projects furthest (Rite Volume II 81/100, 1506 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rite Volume II and 1506 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 23% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Incense, Jasmine and Guaiac Wood.

Is Rite Volume II or 1506 better for summer or winter?

Rite Volume II suits evening wear; 1506 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rite Volume II and 1506?

Rite Volume II features Moss, Vetiver, Aldehydes, Incense and Violet. 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.