His Obsession vs 1506
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
46%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
His Obsession takes 4 of 4 categories.
His ObsessionChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
1506Choose it for a warm spicy and smoky character. Best in spring, evening wear.
His Obsession4/4
15060/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- His Obsession
- Sillage & projection
- His Obsession
- Value for money
- His Obsession
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- His Obsession
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
His ObsessionThe Dua Brand1506Santiago Luxury ParfumWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.75/ 5 · 4 votes
Have 60%Had 10%Want 30%
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 hate75%Love
25%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%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
Category winners
LongevityHis Obsession
SillageHis Obsession
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerHis ObsessionBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
woody92%
citrus84%
warm spicy77%
fresh spicy69%
amber61%
warm spicy100%
smoky92%
woody84%
aromatic77%
amber69%
leather61%
Scent match46%Some overlap · both aromatic, warm spicy and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
Brazilian RosewoodMandarin OrangeRed BerriesSandalwoodGrapefruitCarnationPatchouliCorianderPine TreeBergamotLavenderCinnamon
No top / heart / base split published
Top
CardamomPineStar AniseCorianderCoffeeFruity NotesBlack PepperRed Berries
Heart
Guaiac WoodIncenseBirchTaif RoseHoneyEarthy NotesCarnationJasmine
Base
TobaccoTonka BeanPatchouliCandied FruitsCastoreumLabdanumVanillaAmber
InformationalShared notesRed Berries, Carnation, Patchouli and Coriander. Durations are only published for His Obsession, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring67
Summer33
Fall67
Winter100
Day67
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#35,561
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews3
Overall rank#64,384
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerHis ObsessionHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotHis Obsession by The Dua Brand is a dense oriental woody fragrance for men that revisits vintage spiced perfumery. It opens with a sharp burst of bergamot, lime, and mandarin orange layered over aromatic lavender and herbal coriander. This lively citrus start quickly gives way to a spicy core driven by cinnamon, nutme…
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, His Obsession or 1506?
His Obsession takes 4 of 4 categories. His Obsession is rated 4.75/5 from 4 votes; 1506 is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose His Obsession for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose 1506 for a warm spicy and smoky character. Best in spring, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, His Obsession or 1506?
His Obsession lasts longest (His Obsession 70/100, 1506 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, His Obsession or 1506?
His Obsession projects furthest (His Obsession 67/100, 1506 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do His Obsession and 1506 smell similar?
Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Red Berries, Carnation, Patchouli and Coriander.
Is His Obsession or 1506 better for summer or winter?
His Obsession suits evening wear; 1506 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in His Obsession and 1506?
His Obsession features Brazilian Rosewood, Mandarin Orange, Red Berries, Sandalwood and Grapefruit. 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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