Opal vs 1506
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
36%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Opal takes 3 of 4 categories.
OpalChoose it for a warm spicy and fresh 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.
Opal3/4
15061/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Opal
- Sillage & projection
- Opal
- Value for money
- 1506
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Opal
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
OpalBoadicea the Victorious1506Santiago Luxury ParfumWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.32/ 5 · 98 votes
Have 30%Had 3%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 hate40%Love
18%Like
4%Ok
9%Dislike
29%Hate
98 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
Category winners
LongevityOpal
SillageOpal
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winner1506Best value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwarm spicy100%
fresh spicy92%
woody84%
powdery77%
coffee69%
aromatic61%
warm spicy100%
smoky92%
woody84%
aromatic77%
amber69%
leather61%
Scent match36%Some overlap · both warm spicy, woody and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
CoffeeBlack PepperMetallic notesBergamotBay LeafSaffronCinnamon
Heart
SuedeOrrisCocoaClary SageLavenderDavanaGeraniumRose
Base
SandalwoodPatchouliMuskMossCedarWoody NotesTonka BeanCashmeran
Top
CardamomPineStar AniseCorianderCoffeeFruity NotesBlack PepperRed Berries
Heart
Guaiac WoodIncenseBirchTaif RoseHoneyEarthy NotesCarnationJasmine
Base
TobaccoTonka BeanPatchouliCandied FruitsCastoreumLabdanumVanillaAmber
InformationalShared notesCoffee, Black Pepper, Patchouli 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 seasonSpring55
Summer43
Fall95
Winter100
Day78
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#20,425
PerfumerJulie Lerendu
Launched—
Reviews15
Overall rank#67,719
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerOpalHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotOpal by Boadicea the Victorious is a dark unisex fragrance built around contrasting cold and warm elements. The scent opens with sharp black pepper, dark roasted coffee, fresh bergamot, bay leaf, and a distinct metallic edge. As the initial sharpness fades, smooth suede, earthy orris root, cocoa, and clary sage bring …
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, Opal or 1506?
Opal takes 3 of 4 categories. Opal is rated 3.32/5 from 98 votes; 1506 is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Opal for a warm spicy and fresh 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, Opal or 1506?
They last about the same: Opal 62/100, 1506 60/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Opal or 1506?
Opal projects furthest (Opal 55/100, 1506 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Opal and 1506 smell similar?
Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Coffee, Black Pepper, Patchouli and Tonka Bean.
Is Opal or 1506 better for summer or winter?
Opal suits evening wear; 1506 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Opal and 1506?
Opal has top notes of Coffee, Black Pepper, Metallic notes and Bergamot, heart notes of Suede, Orris, Cocoa and Clary Sage, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Musk and Moss. 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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