Fragrance comparison

Défi vs 1506

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 6 ratings analysed

3 wins

Défi

Synthèse Atelier de Parfum

4.205 votes

Rank #38,734 AmberSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

25%scent match

Clearly different

1506

Santiago Luxury Parfum

4.001 votes

Rank #64,561 Warm SpicySmoky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Défi takes 3 of 4 categories.

Défi
Choose it for a amber and sweet 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.

Défi3/4

15061/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DéfiSynthèse Atelier de Parfum

1506Santiago Luxury Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.20/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 70%Had 0%Want 30%

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

60%Love

0%Like

40%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 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

⏱ Longevity88

〰 Sillage85

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityDéfi

SillageDéfi

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value65

¤ Price value75

Category winner1506Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

sweet92%

fresh spicy84%

smoky77%

tobacco69%

oud61%

warm spicy100%

smoky92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

amber69%

leather61%

Scent match25%Clearly different · both amber and smoky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

NutmegDates

Heart

IncenseTobaccoLavender

Base

LeatherAmberOud

Top

CardamomPineStar AniseCorianderCoffeeFruity NotesBlack PepperRed Berries

Heart

Guaiac WoodIncenseBirchTaif RoseHoneyEarthy NotesCarnationJasmine

Base

TobaccoTonka BeanPatchouliCandied FruitsCastoreumLabdanumVanillaAmber

InformationalShared notesIncense, Tobacco and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer33

Fall100

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#38,734

PerfumerAbdullah Kuruş

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#64,561

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDéfiHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Défi by Synthèse Atelier de Parfum is a heavy leather fragrance that opens with a dense mix of dates and nutmeg. It features a smoky heart of tobacco and incense, eventually settling into a dark base of oud and amber. This scent is designed for cold weather and offers eternal longevity for those who prefer bold, anima…

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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, Défi or 1506?

Défi takes 3 of 4 categories. Défi is rated 4.20/5 from 5 votes; 1506 is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Défi for a amber and sweet 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, Défi or 1506?

Défi lasts longest (Défi 88/100, 1506 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Défi or 1506?

Défi projects furthest (Défi 85/100, 1506 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Défi and 1506 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and smoky accords. Common notes include Incense, Tobacco and Amber.

Is Défi or 1506 better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Défi and 1506?

Défi has top notes of Nutmeg and Dates, heart notes of Incense, Tobacco and Lavender, a base of Leather, Amber and Oud. 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.