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Unknown Smell vs 1506

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

Updated 7 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Unknown Smell takes 4 of 4 categories.

  • Unknown Smell

    Choose it for a woody and earthy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

  • 1506

    Choose it for a warm spicy and smoky character. Best in spring, evening wear.

Unknown Smell4/4
15060/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Unknown Smell
Sillage & projection
Unknown Smell
Value for money
Unknown Smell
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Unknown Smell

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Unknown SmellSanchez
1506Santiago Luxury Parfum
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
5.00/ 5 · 6 votes
Have 10%Had 3%Want 87%
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
100%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

6 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
⏱ Longevity100
〰 Sillage96
♥ Love / hate100
⏱ Longevity60
〰 Sillage50
♥ Love / hate75
Category winners

LongevityUnknown Smell

SillageUnknown Smell

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value89
¤ Price value75
Category winnerUnknown SmellBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
earthy30%
warm spicy100%
smoky92%
woody84%
aromatic77%
amber69%
leather61%
Scent match28%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
Cypriol Oil or NagarmothaLavenderNutmegChili Pepper
Heart
SaffronIncenseOud
Base
PatchouliVetiverAmberMusk
Top
CardamomPineStar AniseCorianderCoffeeFruity NotesBlack PepperRed Berries
Heart
Guaiac WoodIncenseBirchTaif RoseHoneyEarthy NotesCarnationJasmine
Base
TobaccoTonka BeanPatchouliCandied FruitsCastoreumLabdanumVanillaAmber
InformationalShared notesIncense, Patchouli and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring0
Summer50
Fall100
Winter100
Day–
Night100
Spring100
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day–
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men25
Unisex75
Women0
Men0
Unisex100
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#31,164

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#67,719

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerUnknown SmellHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Unknown Smell by Sanchez hits the skin with a sharp burst of chili pepper, dry cypriol oil, and earthy nutmeg. Within minutes, the spicy top settles into a dense heart of smoky incense and dark saffron, supported by a heavy agarwood backbone. As the hours pass, patchouli and amber create a resinous base that clings to…

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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Unknown Smell or 1506?

Unknown Smell takes 4 of 4 categories. Unknown Smell is rated 5.00/5 from 6 votes; 1506 is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Unknown Smell for a woody and earthy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose 1506 for a warm spicy and smoky character. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Unknown Smell or 1506?

Unknown Smell lasts longest (Unknown Smell 100/100, 1506 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Unknown Smell or 1506?

Unknown Smell projects furthest (Unknown Smell 96/100, 1506 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Unknown Smell and 1506 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Incense, Patchouli and Amber.

Is Unknown Smell or 1506 better for summer or winter?

Unknown Smell suits evening wear; 1506 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Unknown Smell and 1506?

Unknown Smell has top notes of Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Lavender, Nutmeg and Chili Pepper, heart notes of Saffron, Incense and Oud, a base of Patchouli, Vetiver, Amber 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.

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