Fragrance comparison

Emperium vs 1506

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

Updated 14 Oct 2026 4 ratings analysed

Emperium

Qhue

4.333 votes

Rank #55,044 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

1506

Santiago Luxury Parfum

4.001 votes

Rank #59,700 Warm SpicySmoky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1506 takes 3 of 4 categories.

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

Emperium1/4

15063/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

EmperiumQhue

1506Santiago Luxury Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 12%Had 0%Want 88%

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

67%Love

0%Like

33%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 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

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

Longevity1506

Sillage1506

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value75

Category winner1506Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

vanilla84%

aromatic77%

warm spicy69%

musky61%

warm spicy100%

smoky92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

amber69%

leather61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both woody, amber and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

AmberPaperClayInkSpices

Heart2-4 hrs

CoffeeItalian CypressCitrus

Base6-10+ hrs

Madagascar VanillaGuaiac WoodTonka BeanAmbergrisMuskLabdanum

Top

CardamomPineStar AniseCorianderCoffeeFruity NotesBlack PepperRed Berries

Heart

Guaiac WoodIncenseBirchTaif RoseHoneyEarthy NotesCarnationJasmine

Base

TobaccoTonka BeanPatchouliCandied FruitsCastoreumLabdanumVanillaAmber

InformationalShared notesAmber, Coffee, Madagascar Vanilla and Guaiac Wood. Durations are only published for Emperium, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day39

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Date 36%Work 28%Party 19%Casual 18%

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,044

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#59,700

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerEmperiumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Emperium by Qhue opens with an intriguing clash of fresh stationery and culinary heat. The first spray reveals textured paper, cool mineral clay, and dark drafting ink spiked with cracked spices. Give it ten minutes. The scent quickly deepens into roasted coffee beans, resinous Italian cypress, and a splash of bright …

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Emperium or 1506?

1506 takes 3 of 4 categories. Emperium is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes; 1506 is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Emperium for a amber and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose 1506 for a warm spicy and smoky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Emperium or 1506?

1506 lasts longest (1506 60/100, Emperium 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Emperium or 1506?

1506 projects furthest (1506 50/100, Emperium 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Emperium and 1506 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Amber, Coffee, Madagascar Vanilla and Guaiac Wood.

Is Emperium or 1506 better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Emperium and 1506?

Emperium has top notes of Amber, Paper, Clay and Ink, heart notes of Coffee, Italian Cypress and Citrus, a base of Madagascar Vanilla, Guaiac Wood, Tonka Bean and Ambergris. 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.