Fragrance comparison

Xian vs 1506

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 221 ratings analysed

3 wins

Xian

Ormonde Jayne

3.89220 votes

Rank #11,769 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

1506

Santiago Luxury Parfum

4.001 votes

Rank #66,999 Warm SpicySmoky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Xian takes 3 of 4 categories.

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

Xian3/4

15061/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

XianOrmonde Jayne

1506Santiago Luxury Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.89/ 5 · 220 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

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

36%Love

30%Like

23%Ok

9%Dislike

2%Hate

220 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

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityXian

SillageXian

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price value75

Category winner1506Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fresh spicy91%

powdery83%

musky74%

warm spicy65%

aromatic56%

warm spicy100%

smoky92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

amber69%

leather61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both woody, warm spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Black PepperNutmeg

Heart

RhubarbCedar

Base

MuskSandalwood

Top

CardamomPineStar AniseCorianderCoffeeFruity NotesBlack PepperRed Berries

Heart

Guaiac WoodIncenseBirchTaif RoseHoneyEarthy NotesCarnationJasmine

Base

TobaccoTonka BeanPatchouliCandied FruitsCastoreumLabdanumVanillaAmber

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring85

Summer68

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men5

Unisex58

Women37

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,769

PerfumerCeline Ripert

Launched—

Reviews21

Overall rank#66,999

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerXianHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ormonde Jayne Xian opens with a sharp flash of black pepper and freshly cracked nutmeg before settling into crisp rhubarb and dry cedar. A quiet base of sandalwood and clean musk hugs the skin for hours. It suits cool autumn mornings and calm office environments where subtle, airy spice feels natural.

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, Xian or 1506?

Xian takes 3 of 4 categories. Xian is rated 3.89/5 from 220 votes; 1506 is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Xian for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose 1506 for a warm spicy and smoky character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Xian or 1506?

Xian lasts longest (Xian 66/100, 1506 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Xian or 1506?

Xian projects furthest (Xian 56/100, 1506 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Xian and 1506 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Black Pepper.

Is Xian or 1506 better for summer or winter?

Xian suits daytime wear; 1506 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Xian and 1506?

Xian has top notes of Black Pepper and Nutmeg, heart notes of Rhubarb and Cedar, a base of Musk and Sandalwood. 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.