Lao Oud Elixir vs 1506
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
24%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Lao Oud Elixir takes 3 of 4 categories.
Lao Oud ElixirChoose it for a oud and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
1506Choose it for a warm spicy and smoky character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
Lao Oud Elixir3/4
15061/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Lao Oud Elixir
- Sillage & projection
- Lao Oud Elixir
- Value for money
- 1506
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Lao Oud Elixir
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Lao Oud ElixirBortnikoff1506Santiago Luxury ParfumWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.30/ 5 · 10 votes
Have 16%Had 3%Want 81%
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 hate70%Love
0%Like
20%Ok
10%Dislike
0%Hate
10 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
LongevityLao Oud Elixir
SillageLao Oud Elixir
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winner1506Best value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothoud100%
warm spicy91%
cacao83%
coffee74%
leather65%
floral56%
warm spicy100%
smoky92%
woody84%
aromatic77%
amber69%
leather61%
Scent match24%Clearly different · both warm spicy and leather
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
MagnoliaPink Pepper
Heart
CacaoChamomilePeru BalsamCinnamonBeeswax
Base
OudIndian OudCoffeeBirch TarGuaiac WoodVanilla AbsoluteWoody NotesTonka Bean
Top
CardamomPineStar AniseCorianderCoffeeFruity NotesBlack PepperRed Berries
Heart
Guaiac WoodIncenseBirchTaif RoseHoneyEarthy NotesCarnationJasmine
Base
TobaccoTonka BeanPatchouliCandied FruitsCastoreumLabdanumVanillaAmber
InformationalShared notesCoffee, Guaiac Wood and Tonka Bean. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring20
Summer20
Fall80
Winter100
Day33
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#36,777
PerfumerDmitry Bortnikoff
Launched—
Reviews2
Overall rank#66,999
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerLao Oud ElixirHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotLao Oud Elixir opens with a pungent blast of unrefined Indian oud and sharp pink pepper before softening into dark cacao, warm beeswax, and dry herbal chamomile. Created by Dmitry Bortnikoff in an ultra-dense 45% concentration, this resinous extract settles into a heavy base of smoky birch tar, roasted coffee beans, g…
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, Lao Oud Elixir or 1506?
Lao Oud Elixir takes 3 of 4 categories. Lao Oud Elixir is rated 4.30/5 from 10 votes; 1506 is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Lao Oud Elixir for a oud and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose 1506 for a warm spicy and smoky character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Lao Oud Elixir or 1506?
Lao Oud Elixir lasts longest (Lao Oud Elixir 90/100, 1506 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Lao Oud Elixir or 1506?
Lao Oud Elixir projects furthest (Lao Oud Elixir 81/100, 1506 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Lao Oud Elixir and 1506 smell similar?
Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and leather accords. Common notes include Coffee, Guaiac Wood and Tonka Bean.
Is Lao Oud Elixir or 1506 better for summer or winter?
Lao Oud Elixir suits evening wear; 1506 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Lao Oud Elixir and 1506?
Lao Oud Elixir has top notes of Magnolia and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Cacao, Chamomile, Peru Balsam and Cinnamon, a base of Oud, Indian Oud, Coffee and Birch Tar. 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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