Fragrance comparison

4'33 vs 1506

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 4 ratings analysed

4'33

Parfums Quartana

3.003 votes

Rank #68,987 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

1506

Santiago Luxury Parfum

4.001 votes

Rank #65,207 Warm SpicySmoky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1.

4'33
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
1506
Choose it for a warm spicy and smoky character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

4'331/2

15061/2

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: 4'33
Value for money: Not scored
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

4'33Parfums Quartana

1506Santiago Luxury Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

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

33%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

67%Dislike

0%Hate

3 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

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityNo data

Sillage4'33

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value75

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

woody91%

fresh spicy83%

aromatic74%

earthy65%

citrus56%

warm spicy100%

smoky92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

amber69%

leather61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both warm spicy, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

BergamotCardamomBlack PepperClovePimentoNutmegMineral notesPatchouliOlibanumVetiverCedarAtlas Cedar

No top / heart / base split published

Top

CardamomPineStar AniseCorianderCoffeeFruity NotesBlack PepperRed Berries

Heart

Guaiac WoodIncenseBirchTaif RoseHoneyEarthy NotesCarnationJasmine

Base

TobaccoTonka BeanPatchouliCandied FruitsCastoreumLabdanumVanillaAmber

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Black Pepper and Patchouli. Durations are only published for 4'33, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#68,987

PerfumerMarcela Olalde de Castillo

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#65,207

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winner1506Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

4'33 by Parfums Quartana is an unconventional unisex composition built around dry woods, piquant spices, and sharp mineral nuances. Created by perfumer Marcela Olalde de Castillo, it opens with a quick flash of bergamot that quickly yields to an energetic mix of black pepper, cardamom, clove, and nutmeg. The base anch…

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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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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, 4'33 or 1506?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1. 4'33 is rated 3.00/5 from 3 votes; 1506 is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose 4'33 for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose 1506 for a warm spicy and smoky character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which projects more, 4'33 or 1506?

4'33 projects furthest (4'33 69/100, 1506 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 4'33 and 1506 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Black Pepper and Patchouli.

Is 4'33 or 1506 better for summer or winter?

4'33 suits daytime wear; 1506 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 4'33 and 1506?

4'33 features Bergamot, Cardamom, Black Pepper, Clove and Pimento. 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.