Fragrance comparison

Oud 50 vs 1506

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 10 ratings analysed

3 wins

Oud 50

Strings of Errors

4.899 votes

Rank #29,386 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

29%scent match

Clearly different

1506

Santiago Luxury Parfum

4.001 votes

Rank #67,512 Warm SpicySmoky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Oud 50 takes 3 of 4 categories.

Oud 50
Choose it for a amber and woody 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.

Oud 503/4

15061/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Oud 50
Sillage & projection: Oud 50
Value for money: 1506
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Oud 50

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Oud 50Strings of Errors

1506Santiago Luxury Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.89/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 16%Had 1%Want 83%

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

89%Love

11%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

9 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

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate97

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityOud 50

SillageOud 50

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value41

¤ Price value75

Category winner1506Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody90%

oud80%

rose70%

animalic60%

balsamic50%

warm spicy100%

smoky92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

amber69%

leather61%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both woody and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Turkish RoseTaif Rose

Heart

Malaysian OudChinese OudThailand OudOpoponaxLabdanumYlang-YlangIncenseTobacco

Base

Guaiac WoodSandalwoodoak mossLeatherMuskJava vetiver oil

Top

CardamomPineStar AniseCorianderCoffeeFruity NotesBlack PepperRed Berries

Heart

Guaiac WoodIncenseBirchTaif RoseHoneyEarthy NotesCarnationJasmine

Base

TobaccoTonka BeanPatchouliCandied FruitsCastoreumLabdanumVanillaAmber

InformationalShared notesTaif Rose, Labdanum, Incense and Tobacco. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring29

Summer29

Fall57

Winter100

Day20

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex25

Women8

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,386

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#67,512

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerOud 50Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Strings of Errors launched Oud 50 in 2024 as an intensive woody aromatic composition for men and women. The formula centers on a rich combination of Malaysian, Chinese, and Thailand ouds, lifted in the opening by Turkish rose and Taif rose. Opoponax resin, incense, and unlit tobacco leaf form a warm heart that anchors…

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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, Oud 50 or 1506?

Oud 50 takes 3 of 4 categories. Oud 50 is rated 4.89/5 from 9 votes; 1506 is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Oud 50 for a amber and woody 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, Oud 50 or 1506?

Oud 50 lasts longest (Oud 50 83/100, 1506 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Oud 50 or 1506?

Oud 50 projects furthest (Oud 50 69/100, 1506 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Oud 50 and 1506 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and amber accords. Common notes include Taif Rose, Labdanum, Incense and Tobacco.

Is Oud 50 or 1506 better for summer or winter?

Oud 50 suits evening wear; 1506 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Oud 50 and 1506?

Oud 50 has top notes of Turkish Rose and Taif Rose, heart notes of Malaysian Oud, Chinese Oud, Thailand Oud and Opoponax, a base of Guaiac Wood, Sandalwood, oak moss and Leather. 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.