Fragrance comparison

Coda vs 1506

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 33 ratings analysed

3 wins

Coda

Aqualis

4.0332 votes

Rank #34,952 FruityWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

1506

Santiago Luxury Parfum

4.001 votes

Rank #67,719 Warm SpicySmoky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Coda takes 3 of 4 categories.

Coda
Choose it for a fruity and warm spicy 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.

Coda3/4

15061/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CodaAqualis

1506Santiago Luxury Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.03/ 5 · 32 votes

Have 33%Had 7%Want 60%

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

47%Love

25%Like

13%Ok

16%Dislike

0%Hate

32 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

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityCoda

SillageCoda

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price value75

Category winner1506Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

cinnamon77%

amber69%

fresh61%

warm spicy100%

smoky92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

amber69%

leather61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both warm spicy, woody and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Red BerriesCinnamonCassisBergamotGreen Notes

Heart

SaffronJasmineLabdanumPatchouliGeranium

Base

Woody NotesAgarwood (Oud)AmberMusk

Top

CardamomPineStar AniseCorianderCoffeeFruity NotesBlack PepperRed Berries

Heart

Guaiac WoodIncenseBirchTaif RoseHoneyEarthy NotesCarnationJasmine

Base

TobaccoTonka BeanPatchouliCandied FruitsCastoreumLabdanumVanillaAmber

InformationalShared notesRed Berries, Jasmine, Labdanum and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring60

Summer20

Fall100

Winter60

Day88

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men20

Unisex60

Women20

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#34,952

PerfumerAmandine Galliano

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#67,719

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCodaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Coda by Aqualis opens with sharp red berries, cassis, and bitter bergamot before settling into a warm core of cinnamon, saffron, and labdanum. As the top notes fade on skin, dry cedarwood, dark agarwood, and amber create a dense resinous base. It cuts through cold autumn air and late evening humidity without turning o…

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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, Coda or 1506?

Coda takes 3 of 4 categories. Coda is rated 4.03/5 from 32 votes; 1506 is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Coda for a fruity and warm spicy 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, Coda or 1506?

Coda lasts longest (Coda 69/100, 1506 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Coda or 1506?

Coda projects furthest (Coda 64/100, 1506 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Coda and 1506 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and amber accords. Common notes include Red Berries, Jasmine, Labdanum and Patchouli.

Is Coda or 1506 better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Coda and 1506?

Coda has top notes of Red Berries, Cinnamon, Cassis and Bergamot, heart notes of Saffron, Jasmine, Labdanum and Patchouli, a base of Woody Notes, Agarwood (Oud), Amber and Musk. 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.