Fragrance comparison

Figuier Noir vs 1506

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 279 ratings analysed

3 wins

Figuier Noir

Houbigant

4.15278 votes

Rank #23,950 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

1506

Santiago Luxury Parfum

4.001 votes

Rank #58,776 Warm SpicySmoky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Figuier Noir takes 3 of 4 categories.

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

Figuier Noir3/4

15061/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Figuier NoirHoubigant

1506Santiago Luxury Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.15/ 5 · 278 votes

Have 32%Had 7%Want 62%

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

51%Love

28%Like

9%Ok

9%Dislike

3%Hate

278 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

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityFiguier Noir

SillageFiguier Noir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value75

Category winner1506Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy92%

green84%

sweet77%

fruity69%

fresh61%

warm spicy100%

smoky92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

amber69%

leather61%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both warm spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Fig LeafBlack PepperCardamomCloves

Heart2-4 hrs

black figIrisJasmine

Base6-8+ hrs

FigCedarPatchouliCandied Fruits

Top

CardamomPineStar AniseCorianderCoffeeFruity NotesBlack PepperRed Berries

Heart

Guaiac WoodIncenseBirchTaif RoseHoneyEarthy NotesCarnationJasmine

Base

TobaccoTonka BeanPatchouliCandied FruitsCastoreumLabdanumVanillaAmber

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Cardamom, Jasmine and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Figuier Noir, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer74

Fall0

Winter28

Day100

Night50

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men51

Unisex47

Women2

Work 38%Casual 32%Date 22%Party 8%

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,950

PerfumerCéline Ellena

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#58,776

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerFiguier NoirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Houbigant Figuier Noir strips away the creamy coconut milk tropes common in modern fig scents, choosing instead a sharp, sap-streaked study of an entire Mediterranean tree under bright sun. The opening crackles with bitter crushed fig leaf, pungent black pepper, and warm cardamom pods before mellowing into dark fig fl…

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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, Figuier Noir or 1506?

Figuier Noir takes 3 of 4 categories. Figuier Noir is rated 4.15/5 from 278 votes; 1506 is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Figuier Noir for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose 1506 for a warm spicy and smoky character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Figuier Noir or 1506?

Figuier Noir lasts longest (Figuier Noir 72/100, 1506 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Figuier Noir or 1506?

Figuier Noir projects furthest (Figuier Noir 56/100, 1506 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Figuier Noir and 1506 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Cardamom, Jasmine and Patchouli.

Is Figuier Noir or 1506 better for summer or winter?

Figuier Noir suits daytime wear; 1506 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Figuier Noir and 1506?

Figuier Noir has top notes of Fig Leaf, Black Pepper, Cardamom and Cloves, heart notes of black fig, Iris and Jasmine, a base of Fig, Cedar, Patchouli and Candied Fruits. 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.