Fragrance comparison

L'Homme Idéal L'Intense vs 1506

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 2,404 ratings analysed

3 wins

L'Homme Idéal L'Intense

Guerlain

4.322,403 votes

Rank #1,336 Warm SpicySmoky

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

1506

Santiago Luxury Parfum

4.001 votes

Rank #64,118 Warm SpicySmoky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

L'Homme Idéal L'Intense takes 3 of 4 categories.

L'Homme Idéal L'Intense
Choose it for a warm spicy and smoky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
1506
Choose it for a warm spicy and smoky character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

L'Homme Idéal L'Intense3/4

15061/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: L'Homme Idéal L'Intense
Sillage & projection: L'Homme Idéal L'Intense
Value for money: 1506
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: L'Homme Idéal L'Intense

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

L'Homme Idéal L'IntenseGuerlain

1506Santiago Luxury Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.32/ 5 · 2,403 votes

Have 52%Had 10%Want 38%

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

54%Love

31%Like

8%Ok

6%Dislike

1%Hate

2,403 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

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityL'Homme Idéal L'Intense

SillageL'Homme Idéal L'Intense

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value54

¤ Price value75

Category winner1506Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

smoky92%

vanilla84%

almond77%

woody69%

sweet61%

warm spicy100%

smoky92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

amber69%

leather61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both warm spicy, smoky and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

AlmondChili PepperCardamom

Heart2 to 3 hours

LeatherBulgarian RoseLabdanum

Base5 to 7 hours

SmokeTonka BeanVanillaSandalwoodPatchouli

Top

CardamomPineStar AniseCorianderCoffeeFruity NotesBlack PepperRed Berries

Heart

Guaiac WoodIncenseBirchTaif RoseHoneyEarthy NotesCarnationJasmine

Base

TobaccoTonka BeanPatchouliCandied FruitsCastoreumLabdanumVanillaAmber

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Labdanum, Tonka Bean and Vanilla. Durations are only published for L'Homme Idéal L'Intense, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring51

Summer15

Fall100

Winter100

Day54

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men88

Unisex10

Women2

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,336

PerfumerThierry Wasser

Launched—

Reviews202

Overall rank#64,118

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerL'Homme Idéal L'IntenseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

L'Homme Idéal L'Intense by Guerlain takes the nutty almond signature of the Idéal line and darkens it with fiery spice, dry smoke, and rich leather. Created by perfumer Thierry Wasser, this oriental woody composition opens with a sharp burst of chili pepper, sweet almond, and green cardamom. The initial kick quickly s…

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…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, L'Homme Idéal L'Intense or 1506?

L'Homme Idéal L'Intense takes 3 of 4 categories. L'Homme Idéal L'Intense is rated 4.32/5 from 2,403 votes; 1506 is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose L'Homme Idéal L'Intense for a warm spicy and smoky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose 1506 for a warm spicy and smoky character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, L'Homme Idéal L'Intense or 1506?

L'Homme Idéal L'Intense lasts longest (L'Homme Idéal L'Intense 70/100, 1506 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, L'Homme Idéal L'Intense or 1506?

L'Homme Idéal L'Intense projects furthest (L'Homme Idéal L'Intense 58/100, 1506 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do L'Homme Idéal L'Intense and 1506 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, smoky and woody accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Labdanum, Tonka Bean and Vanilla.

Is L'Homme Idéal L'Intense or 1506 better for summer or winter?

L'Homme Idéal L'Intense suits evening wear; 1506 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in L'Homme Idéal L'Intense and 1506?

L'Homme Idéal L'Intense has top notes of Almond, Chili Pepper and Cardamom, heart notes of Leather, Bulgarian Rose and Labdanum, a base of Smoke, Tonka Bean, Vanilla and Sandalwood. 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.