Fragrance comparison

Aran vs 1506

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 80 ratings analysed

3 wins

Aran

Prin

4.1579 votes

Rank #13,786 WoodyEarthy

Full profile Similar & dupes

23%scent match

Clearly different

1506

Santiago Luxury Parfum

4.001 votes

Rank #64,384 Warm SpicySmoky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aran takes 3 of 4 categories.

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

Aran3/4

15061/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AranPrin

1506Santiago Luxury Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.15/ 5 · 79 votes

Have 21%Had 7%Want 72%

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

52%Love

28%Like

8%Ok

9%Dislike

4%Hate

79 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

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage77

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityAran

SillageAran

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value42

¤ Price value75

Category winner1506Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

earthy92%

musky84%

animalic77%

leather69%

fresh spicy61%

warm spicy100%

smoky92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

amber69%

leather61%

Scent match23%Clearly different · both woody and leather

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Goat hair tinctureBalsam FirCastoreumMushroomOakmossOlibanumCivetCypriol Oil or NagarmothaCardamomJasmineNard Himalayan (Jatamansi)Saffron

No top / heart / base split published

Top

CardamomPineStar AniseCorianderCoffeeFruity NotesBlack PepperRed Berries

Heart

Guaiac WoodIncenseBirchTaif RoseHoneyEarthy NotesCarnationJasmine

Base

TobaccoTonka BeanPatchouliCandied FruitsCastoreumLabdanumVanillaAmber

InformationalShared notesCastoreum, Cardamom and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Aran, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring58

Summer8

Fall100

Winter88

Day67

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men42

Unisex54

Women4

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,786

PerfumerPrin Lomros

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#64,384

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAranHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Aran by Prin is a dense, shadowy woody fragrance built on dark green needles, raw soil, and striking animalic warmth. The scent opens with cool balsam fir, earthy mushroom, and aromatic saffron before revealing a thick base of leather, smoky olibanum, and unwashed musk. Uncompromising doses of civet, castoreum, and go…

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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, Aran or 1506?

Aran takes 3 of 4 categories. Aran is rated 4.15/5 from 79 votes; 1506 is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Aran for a woody and earthy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose 1506 for a warm spicy and smoky character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Aran or 1506?

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

Which projects more, Aran or 1506?

Aran projects furthest (Aran 77/100, 1506 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aran and 1506 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 23% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and leather accords. Common notes include Castoreum, Cardamom and Jasmine.

Is Aran or 1506 better for summer or winter?

Aran suits evening wear; 1506 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aran and 1506?

Aran features Goat hair tincture, Balsam Fir, Castoreum, Mushroom and Oakmoss. 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.