Fragrance comparison

Epic Oud vs 1506

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 5 ratings analysed

4 wins

Epic Oud

Aurora Scents

3.254 votes

Rank #58,336 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

1506

Santiago Luxury Parfum

4.001 votes

Rank #60,105 Warm SpicySmoky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Epic Oud takes 4 of 4 categories.

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

Epic Oud4/4

15060/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Epic OudAurora Scents

1506Santiago Luxury Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.25/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 37%Had 11%Want 53%

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

25%Love

25%Like

25%Ok

0%Dislike

25%Hate

4 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

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate56

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityEpic Oud

SillageEpic Oud

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value75

Category winnerEpic OudBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber86%

balsamic72%

oud58%

patchouli44%

powdery30%

warm spicy100%

smoky92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

amber69%

leather61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both woody and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Guaiac WoodLabdanumCedar

Heart

Cashmere WoodSandalwoodPatchouli

Base

AmberOud

Top

CardamomPineStar AniseCorianderCoffeeFruity NotesBlack PepperRed Berries

Heart

Guaiac WoodIncenseBirchTaif RoseHoneyEarthy NotesCarnationJasmine

Base

TobaccoTonka BeanPatchouliCandied FruitsCastoreumLabdanumVanillaAmber

InformationalShared notesGuaiac Wood, Labdanum, Patchouli 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

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

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#58,336

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#60,105

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerEpic OudHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Epic Oud is a dense woody amber built around smoky oud, guaiac wood, labdanum and smooth sandalwood. The opening reads dark, resinous and attention-grabbing, with warm amber and a sweet-spiced edge softening the woods as it settles. It suits someone who wants a bold evening fragrance with a polished, masculine-leaning…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Epic Oud or 1506?

Epic Oud takes 4 of 4 categories. Epic Oud is rated 3.25/5 from 4 votes; 1506 is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Epic Oud for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose 1506 for a warm spicy and smoky character. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Epic Oud or 1506?

Epic Oud lasts longest (Epic Oud 100/100, 1506 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Epic Oud or 1506?

Epic Oud projects furthest (Epic Oud 67/100, 1506 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Epic Oud and 1506 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and amber accords. Common notes include Guaiac Wood, Labdanum, Patchouli and Amber.

Is Epic Oud or 1506 better for summer or winter?

Epic Oud suits evening wear; 1506 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Epic Oud and 1506?

Epic Oud has top notes of Guaiac Wood, Labdanum and Cedar, heart notes of Cashmere Wood, Sandalwood and Patchouli, a base of 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.