Fragrance comparison

1506 vs Tender Amber Intense

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 109 ratings analysed

1506

Santiago Luxury Parfum

4.001 votes

Rank #59,700 Warm SpicySmoky

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Tender Amber Intense

Zara

4.35108 votes

Rank #4,482 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Tender Amber Intense takes 4 of 4 categories.

1506
Choose it for a warm spicy and smoky character. Best in spring, evening wear.
Tender Amber Intense
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

15060/4

Tender Amber Intense4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

1506Santiago Luxury Parfum

Tender Amber IntenseZara

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 25%Want 75%

4.35/ 5 · 108 votes

Have 55%Had 5%Want 39%

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

59%Love

27%Like

6%Ok

6%Dislike

2%Hate

108 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityTender Amber Intense

SillageTender Amber Intense

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value86

Category winnerTender Amber IntenseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

smoky92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

amber69%

leather61%

amber100%

warm spicy88%

tuberose77%

rose65%

smoky53%

balsamic42%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both warm spicy, amber and smoky

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

Top

Saffron

Heart

IncenseTuberoseRose

Base

AmberLabdanum

InformationalShared notesIncense, Labdanum 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

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Spring100

Summer89

Fall0

Winter46

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men38

Unisex57

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#59,700

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#4,482

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews20

Category winnerTender Amber IntenseHigher 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…

Reviews →

Zara launches a surprisingly heavy hitter with this one. A sharp blast of saffron starts the experience, leading into a thick, sweet cloud that feels right for chilly autumn evenings. It leans heavily into a sugary vibe, making it a solid casual wear option when you want to stand out in a crowd.

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, 1506 or Tender Amber Intense?

Tender Amber Intense takes 4 of 4 categories. 1506 is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; Tender Amber Intense is rated 4.35/5 from 108 votes. Choose 1506 for a warm spicy and smoky character. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Tender Amber Intense for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, 1506 or Tender Amber Intense?

Tender Amber Intense lasts longest (Tender Amber Intense 75/100, 1506 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1506 or Tender Amber Intense?

Tender Amber Intense projects furthest (Tender Amber Intense 68/100, 1506 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1506 and Tender Amber Intense smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, amber and smoky accords. Common notes include Incense, Labdanum and Amber.

Is 1506 or Tender Amber Intense better for summer or winter?

1506 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1506 and Tender Amber Intense?

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. Tender Amber Intense has top notes of Saffron, heart notes of Incense, Tuberose and Rose, a base of Amber and Labdanum.