Fragrance comparison

Amethyst vs 1506

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 160 ratings analysed

3 wins

Amethyst

Boadicea the Victorious

4.26159 votes

Rank #6,942 Warm SpicyCinnamon

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

1506

Santiago Luxury Parfum

4.001 votes

Rank #60,677 Warm SpicySmoky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Amethyst takes 3 of 4 categories.

Amethyst
Choose it for a warm spicy and cinnamon character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
1506
Choose it for a warm spicy and smoky character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Amethyst3/4

15061/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AmethystBoadicea the Victorious

1506Santiago Luxury Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.26/ 5 · 159 votes

Have 32%Had 11%Want 58%

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

25%Like

10%Ok

4%Dislike

4%Hate

159 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

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityAmethyst

SillageAmethyst

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value22

¤ Price value75

Category winner1506Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

cinnamon90%

amber80%

vanilla70%

fresh spicy60%

leather50%

warm spicy100%

smoky92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

amber69%

leather61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both warm spicy, amber and leather

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CinnamonBlack Pepper

Heart

Amber

Base

VanillaLeather

Top

CardamomPineStar AniseCorianderCoffeeFruity NotesBlack PepperRed Berries

Heart

Guaiac WoodIncenseBirchTaif RoseHoneyEarthy NotesCarnationJasmine

Base

TobaccoTonka BeanPatchouliCandied FruitsCastoreumLabdanumVanillaAmber

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Amber and Vanilla. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring46

Summer17

Fall100

Winter97

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men31

Unisex47

Women22

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,942

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Overall rank#60,677

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAmethystHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Amethyst opens with a sharp flash of black pepper before a thick wave of cinnamon takes over. As the initial heat settles, dark resinous amber fills the middle space, giving the scent a heavy, cozy weight suitable for freezing November nights or crisp autumn evenings. The dry down turns distinctly smooth as creamy van…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Amethyst or 1506?

Amethyst takes 3 of 4 categories. Amethyst is rated 4.26/5 from 159 votes; 1506 is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Amethyst for a warm spicy and cinnamon character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose 1506 for a warm spicy and smoky character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Amethyst or 1506?

Amethyst lasts longest (Amethyst 77/100, 1506 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Amethyst or 1506?

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

Do Amethyst and 1506 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, amber and leather accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Amber and Vanilla.

Is Amethyst or 1506 better for summer or winter?

Amethyst suits daytime wear; 1506 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Amethyst and 1506?

Amethyst has top notes of Cinnamon and Black Pepper, heart notes of Amber, a base of Vanilla and Leather. 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.