Fragrance comparison

Bermuda Waters vs 1506

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 2 ratings analysed

1 wins

Bermuda Waters

IDMAN

4.001 votes

Rank #63,518 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

1506

Santiago Luxury Parfum

4.001 votes

Rank #65,421 Warm SpicySmoky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bermuda Waters takes 1 of 4 categories.

Bermuda Waters
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
1506
Choose it for a warm spicy and smoky character. Best in spring, evening wear.

Bermuda Waters1/4

15060/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Bermuda WatersIDMAN

1506Santiago Luxury Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 6%Had 0%Want 94%

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

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · 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

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

sweet84%

tobacco77%

amber69%

fruity61%

warm spicy100%

smoky92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

amber69%

leather61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

GinIncensePearSaffron

Heart2 to 3 hours

TobaccoRumCinnamonJasmine

Base3 to 4 hours

SandalwoodVanillaMuskVetiver

Top

CardamomPineStar AniseCorianderCoffeeFruity NotesBlack PepperRed Berries

Heart

Guaiac WoodIncenseBirchTaif RoseHoneyEarthy NotesCarnationJasmine

Base

TobaccoTonka BeanPatchouliCandied FruitsCastoreumLabdanumVanillaAmber

InformationalShared notesIncense, Tobacco, Jasmine and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Bermuda Waters, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#63,518

PerfumerShadi Samra

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#65,421

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBermuda WatersHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bermuda Waters by IDMAN delivers an intriguing contrast between crisp spirits and dark, resinous warmth. The scent begins with a chilled splash of juniper-tinged gin and crisp, juicy pear, accented by an earthy thread of saffron and smoky incense. As the opening settles, rich notes of sweet pipe tobacco and golden rum…

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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, Bermuda Waters or 1506?

Bermuda Waters takes 1 of 4 categories. Bermuda Waters is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; 1506 is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Bermuda Waters for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose 1506 for a warm spicy and smoky character. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Bermuda Waters or 1506?

They last about the same: Bermuda Waters 60/100, 1506 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Bermuda Waters or 1506?

Projection is very close: Bermuda Waters 50/100, 1506 50/100 for sillage.

Do Bermuda Waters and 1506 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and amber accords. Common notes include Incense, Tobacco, Jasmine and Vanilla.

Is Bermuda Waters or 1506 better for summer or winter?

Bermuda Waters suits day or night wear; 1506 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bermuda Waters and 1506?

Bermuda Waters has top notes of Gin, Incense, Pear and Saffron, heart notes of Tobacco, Rum, Cinnamon and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Vanilla, Musk and Vetiver. 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.