Fragrance comparison

1506 vs Nocturnes (2023)

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 5 ratings analysed

1506

Santiago Luxury Parfum

4.001 votes

Rank #60,979 Warm SpicySmoky

Full profile Similar & dupes

4%scent match

Clearly different

2 wins

Nocturnes (2023)

Caron

5.004 votes

Rank #31,578 AldehydicWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Nocturnes (2023) takes 2 of 4 categories.

1506
Choose it for a warm spicy and smoky character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
Nocturnes (2023)
Choose it for a aldehydic and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

15061/4

Nocturnes (2023)2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Nocturnes (2023)
Value for money: 1506
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Nocturnes (2023)

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

1506Santiago Luxury Parfum

Nocturnes (2023)Caron

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 25%Want 75%

5.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 15%Had 0%Want 85%

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

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageNocturnes (2023)

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value0

Category winner1506Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

warm spicy100%

smoky92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

amber69%

leather61%

aldehydic100%

white floral92%

rose84%

floral77%

fresh69%

green61%

Scent match4%Clearly different

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

Notes

AldehydesEgyptian JasmineRoseHyacinthTuberoseVetiverSandalHoneyGuaiac Wood

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesGuaiac Wood, Honey and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Nocturnes (2023), so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night56

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men0

Unisex40

Women60

Work 37%Date 29%Casual 25%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#60,979

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#31,578

PerfumerJean Jacques

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerNocturnes (2023)Higher 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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Nocturnes (2023) by Caron revives a heritage floral profile with modern clarity. The first spray releases a fizzy rush of aldehydes that smells like luxury French bath soap lathered in cold spring water. It feels pristine. Beneath that sparkling sheen lies a green hyacinth stem, creamy Egyptian jasmine, and velvety ro…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, 1506 or Nocturnes (2023)?

Nocturnes (2023) takes 2 of 4 categories. 1506 is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; Nocturnes (2023) is rated 5.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose 1506 for a warm spicy and smoky character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Nocturnes (2023) for a aldehydic and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 1506 or Nocturnes (2023)?

They last about the same: 1506 60/100, Nocturnes (2023) 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, 1506 or Nocturnes (2023)?

Nocturnes (2023) projects furthest (Nocturnes (2023) 63/100, 1506 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1506 and Nocturnes (2023) smell similar?

Clearly different: a 4% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Guaiac Wood, Honey and Jasmine.

Is 1506 or Nocturnes (2023) better for summer or winter?

1506 suits evening wear; Nocturnes (2023) suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1506 and Nocturnes (2023)?

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. Nocturnes (2023) features Aldehydes, Egyptian Jasmine, Rose, Hyacinth and Tuberose.