Fragrance comparison

The Man Intense vs 1506

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 30 ratings analysed

3 wins

The Man Intense

Parfums Marco Serussi

4.2129 votes

Rank #26,755 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

1506

Santiago Luxury Parfum

4.001 votes

Rank #65,421 Warm SpicySmoky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The Man Intense takes 3 of 4 categories.

The Man Intense
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
1506
Choose it for a warm spicy and smoky character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

The Man Intense3/4

15061/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: The Man Intense
Sillage & projection: The Man Intense
Value for money: 1506
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: The Man Intense

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

The Man IntenseParfums Marco Serussi

1506Santiago Luxury Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.21/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 43%Had 7%Want 50%

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

48%Love

31%Like

14%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

29 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

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityThe Man Intense

SillageThe Man Intense

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value57

¤ Price value75

Category winner1506Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

amber77%

fresh spicy69%

sweet61%

warm spicy100%

smoky92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

amber69%

leather61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both warm spicy, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

LavenderGrapefruitMandarin OrangeLemon

Heart2 to 3 hours

CinnamonBlack PepperCardamomCypressTonka BeanPraline

Base4 to 6 hours

TobaccoAmberPatchouliVetiverLabdanumMuskBalsam Fir

Top

CardamomPineStar AniseCorianderCoffeeFruity NotesBlack PepperRed Berries

Heart

Guaiac WoodIncenseBirchTaif RoseHoneyEarthy NotesCarnationJasmine

Base

TobaccoTonka BeanPatchouliCandied FruitsCastoreumLabdanumVanillaAmber

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Cardamom, Tonka Bean and Tobacco. Durations are only published for The Man Intense, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring29

Summer29

Fall100

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,755

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#65,421

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerThe Man IntenseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

The Man Intense by Parfums Marco Serussi is an oriental fougere that balances bright citrus with dense, sweet woods. The scent opens with a sharp burst of lemon, grapefruit, and mandarin orange tempered by clean lavender. As the initial freshness settles, the fragrance shifts into a heart of cinnamon, black pepper, ca…

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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, The Man Intense or 1506?

The Man Intense takes 3 of 4 categories. The Man Intense is rated 4.21/5 from 29 votes; 1506 is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose The Man Intense for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, 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, The Man Intense or 1506?

The Man Intense lasts longest (The Man Intense 70/100, 1506 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, The Man Intense or 1506?

The Man Intense projects furthest (The Man Intense 66/100, 1506 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do The Man Intense and 1506 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Cardamom, Tonka Bean and Tobacco.

Is The Man Intense or 1506 better for summer or winter?

The Man Intense suits evening wear; 1506 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in The Man Intense and 1506?

The Man Intense has top notes of Lavender, Grapefruit, Mandarin Orange and Lemon, heart notes of Cinnamon, Black Pepper, Cardamom and Cypress, a base of Tobacco, Amber, Patchouli and Vetiver. 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.