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Amber Elixir vs 1506

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

Updated 216 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Amber Elixir takes 3 of 4 categories.

  • Amber Elixir

    Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

  • 1506

    Choose it for a warm spicy and smoky character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Amber Elixir3/4
15061/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Amber Elixir
Sillage & projection
Amber Elixir
Value for money
1506
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Amber Elixir

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Amber ElixirVertus
1506Santiago Luxury Parfum
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.87/ 5 · 215 votes
Have 68%Had 32%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
41%Love
26%Like
15%Ok
14%Dislike
3%Hate

215 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
〰 Sillage61
♥ Love / hate72
⏱ Longevity60
〰 Sillage50
♥ Love / hate75
Category winners

LongevityAmber Elixir

SillageAmber Elixir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value40
¤ Price value75
Category winner1506Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
amber91%
warm spicy83%
musky74%
fruity65%
rum56%
warm spicy100%
smoky92%
woody84%
aromatic77%
amber69%
leather61%
Scent match41%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
Dried FruitsRumBlack PepperGrapefruitArtemisia
Heart
AmberSaffronLabdanumCashmere WoodCedar
Base
Teak WoodSandalwoodMuskTonka BeanCastoreum
Top
CardamomPineStar AniseCorianderCoffeeFruity NotesBlack PepperRed Berries
Heart
Guaiac WoodIncenseBirchTaif RoseHoneyEarthy NotesCarnationJasmine
Base
TobaccoTonka BeanPatchouliCandied FruitsCastoreumLabdanumVanillaAmber
InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Amber, Labdanum and Tonka Bean. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring52
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day–
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men21
Unisex68
Women11
Men0
Unisex100
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,811

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews18

Overall rank#66,999

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAmber ElixirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Amber Elixir by Vertus offers a dense, warm spicy experience that wraps the wearer in boozy sweetness. It opens with dried fruits and a strong kick of rum, settling into a dark cashmere wood and saffron heart. This fragrance suits cold autumn nights and formal winter settings where a bold, warming scent profile is nee…

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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Amber Elixir or 1506?

Amber Elixir takes 3 of 4 categories. Amber Elixir is rated 3.87/5 from 215 votes; 1506 is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Amber Elixir for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose 1506 for a warm spicy and smoky character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Amber Elixir or 1506?

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

Which projects more, Amber Elixir or 1506?

Amber Elixir projects furthest (Amber Elixir 61/100, 1506 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Amber Elixir and 1506 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Amber, Labdanum and Tonka Bean.

Is Amber Elixir or 1506 better for summer or winter?

1506 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Amber Elixir and 1506?

Amber Elixir has top notes of Dried Fruits, Rum, Black Pepper and Grapefruit, heart notes of Amber, Saffron, Labdanum and Cashmere Wood, a base of Teak Wood, Sandalwood, Musk and Tonka Bean. 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.

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