Fragrance comparison

Guns of Sakura vs 1506

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 17 ratings analysed

3 wins

Guns of Sakura

Maison de L'Asie

3.8416 votes

Rank #21,240 WoodyMetallic

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27%scent match

Clearly different

1506

Santiago Luxury Parfum

4.001 votes

Rank #59,700 Warm SpicySmoky

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Guns of Sakura takes 3 of 4 categories.

Guns of Sakura
Choose it for a woody and metallic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
1506
Choose it for a warm spicy and smoky character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Guns of Sakura3/4

15061/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Guns of SakuraMaison de L'Asie

1506Santiago Luxury Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 16 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

38%Love

25%Like

13%Ok

13%Dislike

13%Hate

8 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

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityGuns of Sakura

SillageGuns of Sakura

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value75

Category winner1506Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

metallic92%

smoky84%

musky77%

powdery69%

fruity61%

warm spicy100%

smoky92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

amber69%

leather61%

Scent match27%Clearly different · both woody and smoky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Metallic notesBlackcurrantOlibanum

Heart

gunpowderBirch

Base

MuskSandalwoodGuaiac Wood

Top

CardamomPineStar AniseCorianderCoffeeFruity NotesBlack PepperRed Berries

Heart

Guaiac WoodIncenseBirchTaif RoseHoneyEarthy NotesCarnationJasmine

Base

TobaccoTonka BeanPatchouliCandied FruitsCastoreumLabdanumVanillaAmber

InformationalShared notesBirch and Guaiac Wood. 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

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,240

PerfumerAntoine Lie

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#59,700

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerGuns of SakuraHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Guns of Sakura by Maison de L'Asie is a Woody Aromatic fragrance for women and men. Guns of Sakura was launched in 2025. The nose behind this fragrance is Antoine Lie. Top notes are Metallic notes, Blackcurrant and Olibanum; middle notes are gunpowder and Birch; base notes are Musk, Sandalwood and Guaiac Wood. It open…

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, Guns of Sakura or 1506?

Guns of Sakura takes 3 of 4 categories. Guns of Sakura is rated 3.84/5 from 16 votes; 1506 is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Guns of Sakura for a woody and metallic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, 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, Guns of Sakura or 1506?

Guns of Sakura lasts longest (Guns of Sakura 78/100, 1506 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Guns of Sakura or 1506?

Guns of Sakura projects furthest (Guns of Sakura 58/100, 1506 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Guns of Sakura and 1506 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and smoky accords. Common notes include Birch and Guaiac Wood.

Is Guns of Sakura or 1506 better for summer or winter?

Guns of Sakura suits day or night wear; 1506 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Guns of Sakura and 1506?

Guns of Sakura has top notes of Metallic notes, Blackcurrant and Olibanum, heart notes of gunpowder and Birch, a base of Musk, Sandalwood and Guaiac Wood. 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.