Fragrance comparison

Narasimha vs 1506

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 15 ratings analysed

3 wins

Narasimha

Prissana

4.0714 votes

Rank #36,212 WoodyMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

24%scent match

Clearly different

1506

Santiago Luxury Parfum

4.001 votes

Rank #64,384 Warm SpicySmoky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Narasimha takes 3 of 4 categories.

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

Narasimha3/4

15061/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

NarasimhaPrissana

1506Santiago Luxury Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.07/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 23%Had 10%Want 67%

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

57%Love

21%Like

0%Ok

14%Dislike

7%Hate

14 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

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityNarasimha

SillageNarasimha

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value75

Category winner1506Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

musky92%

amber84%

animalic77%

fresh spicy69%

earthy61%

warm spicy100%

smoky92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

amber69%

leather61%

Scent match24%Clearly different · both woody and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

CivetIndian OudCastoreumHyraxOlibanumVetiverHayOakmossCypressTaif RoseSandalwoodJasmine Sambac

No top / heart / base split published

Top

CardamomPineStar AniseCorianderCoffeeFruity NotesBlack PepperRed Berries

Heart

Guaiac WoodIncenseBirchTaif RoseHoneyEarthy NotesCarnationJasmine

Base

TobaccoTonka BeanPatchouliCandied FruitsCastoreumLabdanumVanillaAmber

InformationalShared notesCastoreum and Taif Rose. Durations are only published for Narasimha, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring60

Summer20

Fall60

Winter100

Day20

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,212

PerfumerPrin Lomros

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#64,384

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerNarasimhaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Narasimha by Prissana is a dense, animalic attar style fragrance created by perfumer Prin Lomros. Built around heavy doses of Indian oud, civet, castoreum, and hyrax, it opens with a pungent rush of raw resins and deep spices like cumin, saffron, and cloves. Beneath the animal accords lies a floral core of Taif rose, …

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, Narasimha or 1506?

Narasimha takes 3 of 4 categories. Narasimha is rated 4.07/5 from 14 votes; 1506 is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Narasimha for a woody and musky 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, Narasimha or 1506?

Narasimha lasts longest (Narasimha 80/100, 1506 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Narasimha or 1506?

Narasimha projects furthest (Narasimha 73/100, 1506 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Narasimha and 1506 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and amber accords. Common notes include Castoreum and Taif Rose.

Is Narasimha or 1506 better for summer or winter?

Narasimha suits evening wear; 1506 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Narasimha and 1506?

Narasimha features Civet, Indian Oud, Castoreum, Hyrax and Olibanum. 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.