Derby vs 1506
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
41%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Derby takes 3 of 4 categories.
DerbyChoose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, day or night wear.
1506Choose it for a warm spicy and smoky character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
Derby3/4
15061/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Derby
- Sillage & projection
- Derby
- Value for money
- 1506
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Derby
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
DerbyRoberto Ugolini1506Santiago Luxury ParfumWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.18/ 5 · 149 votes
Have 10%Had 0%Want 90%
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 hate100%Love
0%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
Category winners
LongevityDerby
SillageDerby
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winner1506Best value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
warm spicy92%
aromatic84%
fresh spicy77%
herbal69%
powdery61%
warm spicy100%
smoky92%
woody84%
aromatic77%
amber69%
leather61%
Scent match41%Some overlap · both warm spicy, woody and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
ArtemisiaCardamomBasil
Heart
CinnamonJasmineCarawayPimentoMyrrhBark
Base
SandalwoodPatchouliCedarwoodVetiverBirchMusk
Top
CardamomPineStar AniseCorianderCoffeeFruity NotesBlack PepperRed Berries
Heart
Guaiac WoodIncenseBirchTaif RoseHoneyEarthy NotesCarnationJasmine
Base
TobaccoTonka BeanPatchouliCandied FruitsCastoreumLabdanumVanillaAmber
InformationalShared notesCardamom, Jasmine, Patchouli and Birch. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring0
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Spring100
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day–
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#7,191
PerfumerCristian Calabro, Maurizio Cerizza
Launched—
Reviews52
Overall rank#67,719
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerDerbyHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotDerby by Roberto Ugolini is a striking woody spicy fragrance that highlights a complex herbal opening. Notes of artemisia, cardamom, and basil set a sharp, masculine stage. As it settles, cinnamon and myrrh bring warmth to the heart, while a base of cedarwood and vetiver ensures a long-lasting, sophisticated presence.…
Reviews →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…
Reviews →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, Derby or 1506?
Derby takes 3 of 4 categories. Derby is rated 4.18/5 from 149 votes; 1506 is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Derby for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, day or night wear. Choose 1506 for a warm spicy and smoky character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Derby or 1506?
Derby lasts longest (Derby 81/100, 1506 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Derby or 1506?
Derby projects furthest (Derby 75/100, 1506 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Derby and 1506 smell similar?
Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Jasmine, Patchouli and Birch.
Is Derby or 1506 better for summer or winter?
Derby suits day or night wear; 1506 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Derby and 1506?
Derby has top notes of Artemisia, Cardamom and Basil, heart notes of Cinnamon, Jasmine, Caraway and Pimento, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Cedarwood 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.
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