Fragrance comparison

Amber Gris vs 1506

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 8 ratings analysed

4 wins

Amber Gris

Deraah Private

4.297 votes

Rank #53,759 Warm SpicyBalsamic

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

1506

Santiago Luxury Parfum

4.001 votes

Rank #61,856 Warm SpicySmoky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Amber Gris takes 4 of 4 categories.

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

Amber Gris4/4

15060/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Amber GrisDeraah Private

1506Santiago Luxury Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.29/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 38%Had 13%Want 50%

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

57%Love

14%Like

29%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

7 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

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage79

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityAmber Gris

SillageAmber Gris

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price value75

Category winnerAmber GrisBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

balsamic92%

amber84%

aromatic77%

vanilla69%

woody61%

warm spicy100%

smoky92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

amber69%

leather61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both warm spicy, aromatic and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

CardamomSP3 CarbonPink PepperBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

VanillaCorianderIris

Base8-12 hrs

Peru BalsamPatchouliLeatherAmbroxan

Top

CardamomPineStar AniseCorianderCoffeeFruity NotesBlack PepperRed Berries

Heart

Guaiac WoodIncenseBirchTaif RoseHoneyEarthy NotesCarnationJasmine

Base

TobaccoTonka BeanPatchouliCandied FruitsCastoreumLabdanumVanillaAmber

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Vanilla, Coriander and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Amber Gris, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer17

Fall100

Winter83

Day37

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men29

Unisex71

Women0

Date 41%Party 31%Work 15%Casual 13%

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#53,759

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#61,856

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAmber GrisHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Amber Gris by Deraah Private delivers an intense rush of spiced warmth straight out of the nozzle. The cardamom hits immediately. Fresh bergamot and crackling pink pepper lift the opening before the unusual synthetic kick of SP3 carbon gives it a dry, mineral edge. As the initial sharpness calms down, creamy vanilla s…

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…

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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, Amber Gris or 1506?

Amber Gris takes 4 of 4 categories. Amber Gris is rated 4.29/5 from 7 votes; 1506 is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Amber Gris for a warm spicy and balsamic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose 1506 for a warm spicy and smoky character. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Amber Gris or 1506?

Amber Gris lasts longest (Amber Gris 83/100, 1506 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Amber Gris or 1506?

Amber Gris projects furthest (Amber Gris 79/100, 1506 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Amber Gris and 1506 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, aromatic and amber accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Vanilla, Coriander and Patchouli.

Is Amber Gris or 1506 better for summer or winter?

Amber Gris suits evening wear; 1506 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Amber Gris and 1506?

Amber Gris has top notes of Cardamom, SP3 Carbon, Pink Pepper and Bergamot, heart notes of Vanilla, Coriander and Iris, a base of Peru Balsam, Patchouli, Leather and Ambroxan. 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.