Fragrance comparison

Oud Alif vs 1506

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 2 ratings analysed

4 wins

Oud Alif

CEVI

5.001 votes

Rank #36,306 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

1506

Santiago Luxury Parfum

4.001 votes

Rank #60,277 Warm SpicySmoky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Oud Alif takes 4 of 4 categories.

Oud Alif
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
1506
Choose it for a warm spicy and smoky character. Best in spring, evening wear.

Oud Alif4/4

15060/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Oud AlifCEVI

1506Santiago Luxury Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

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

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · 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

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityOud Alif

SillageOud Alif

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value75

Category winnerOud AlifBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber92%

warm spicy84%

powdery77%

rose69%

musky61%

warm spicy100%

smoky92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

amber69%

leather61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Guaiac WoodIncenseCypriol

Heart2-4 hrs

RaspberrySaffronJasmineRoseOud

Base8-12 hrs

SandalwoodAmberMusk

Top

CardamomPineStar AniseCorianderCoffeeFruity NotesBlack PepperRed Berries

Heart

Guaiac WoodIncenseBirchTaif RoseHoneyEarthy NotesCarnationJasmine

Base

TobaccoTonka BeanPatchouliCandied FruitsCastoreumLabdanumVanillaAmber

InformationalShared notesGuaiac Wood, Incense, Jasmine and Amber. Durations are only published for Oud Alif, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day32

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Date 36%Party 31%Casual 19%Work 15%

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,306

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#60,277

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerOud AlifHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Oud Alif by CEVI is a dense, smoky oriental woody extrait centered around dry guaiac wood, frankincense, and sweetened resinous oud. The opening bursts forth with a crackle of earthy cypriol and burnt resin before relaxing into a supple heart of tart raspberry, saffron spice, and velvety red rose petals. You do not ge…

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Oud Alif or 1506?

Oud Alif takes 4 of 4 categories. Oud Alif is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; 1506 is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Oud Alif for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose 1506 for a warm spicy and smoky character. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Oud Alif or 1506?

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

Which projects more, Oud Alif or 1506?

Oud Alif projects furthest (Oud Alif 75/100, 1506 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Oud Alif and 1506 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Guaiac Wood, Incense, Jasmine and Amber.

Is Oud Alif or 1506 better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Oud Alif and 1506?

Oud Alif has top notes of Guaiac Wood, Incense and Cypriol, heart notes of Raspberry, Saffron, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Sandalwood, Amber and Musk. 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.