Fragrance comparison

1506 vs Hex

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 2 ratings analysed

4 wins

1506

Santiago Luxury Parfum

4.001 votes

Rank #67,719 Warm SpicySmoky

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

Hex

Royal Crown

1.001 votes

Rank #77,290 Warm SpicyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1506 takes 4 of 4 categories.

1506
Choose it for a warm spicy and smoky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
Hex
Choose it for a warm spicy and white floral character. Best in fall, day or night wear.

15064/4

Hex0/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: 1506
Sillage & projection: 1506
Value for money: 1506
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

1506Santiago Luxury Parfum

HexRoyal Crown

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 25%Want 75%

1.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 8%Had 4%Want 88%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

0%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

100%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity20

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate0

Category winners

Longevity1506

Sillage1506

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value0

Category winner1506Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

smoky92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

amber69%

leather61%

warm spicy100%

white floral92%

tuberose84%

amber77%

aromatic69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both warm spicy, aromatic and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CardamomPineStar AniseCorianderCoffeeFruity NotesBlack PepperRed Berries

Heart

Guaiac WoodIncenseBirchTaif RoseHoneyEarthy NotesCarnationJasmine

Base

TobaccoTonka BeanPatchouliCandied FruitsCastoreumLabdanumVanillaAmber

Top20-40 mins

CardamomSaffronPlumBlack PepperPink PepperBirch

Heart2-4 hrs

TuberoseBlue LotusJasmine SambacTurkish Rose

Base8-10+ hrs

Mysore SandalwoodCypressIncenseMyrrhOudPatchouli

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Black Pepper, Incense and Birch. Durations are only published for Hex, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Spring67

Summer33

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#67,719

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#77,290

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winner1506Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Hex by Royal Crown opens with an intoxicating rush of spiced plum, crushed black pepper, and golden saffron, underpinned by the leathery smoke of birch. As the bright initial crackle settles, a lavish floral heart takes over, pairing heady tuberose and Turkish rose with aquatic blue lotus and honeyed jasmine sambac. T…

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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, 1506 or Hex?

1506 takes 4 of 4 categories. 1506 is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; Hex is rated 1.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose 1506 for a warm spicy and smoky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Hex for a warm spicy and white floral character. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, 1506 or Hex?

1506 lasts longest (1506 60/100, Hex 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1506 or Hex?

1506 projects furthest (1506 50/100, Hex 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1506 and Hex smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, aromatic and amber accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Black Pepper, Incense and Birch.

Is 1506 or Hex better for summer or winter?

1506 suits evening wear; Hex suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1506 and Hex?

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. Hex has top notes of Cardamom, Saffron, Plum and Black Pepper, heart notes of Tuberose, Blue Lotus, Jasmine Sambac and Turkish Rose, a base of Mysore Sandalwood, Cypress, Incense and Myrrh.