Fragrance comparison

PantaRei Darwish vs 1506

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 73 ratings analysed

4 wins

PantaRei Darwish

PantaRei

4.4372 votes

Rank #8,803 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

1506

Santiago Luxury Parfum

4.001 votes

Rank #59,633 Warm SpicySmoky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

PantaRei Darwish takes 4 of 4 categories.

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

PantaRei Darwish4/4

15060/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PantaRei DarwishPantaRei

1506Santiago Luxury Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.43/ 5 · 72 votes

Have 45%Had 9%Want 45%

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

61%Love

25%Like

10%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

72 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

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityPantaRei Darwish

SillagePantaRei Darwish

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value81

¤ Price value75

Category winnerPantaRei DarwishBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody83%

warm spicy65%

balsamic48%

smoky30%

warm spicy100%

smoky92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

amber69%

leather61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both amber, woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-40 mins

Agarwood (Oud)

Heart3-5 hrs

MyrrhGurjan balsamTobaccoGuaiac WoodLeatherCedar

Base8-12+ hrs

IncenseBenzoinLabdanumAmberVanilla

Top

CardamomPineStar AniseCorianderCoffeeFruity NotesBlack PepperRed Berries

Heart

Guaiac WoodIncenseBirchTaif RoseHoneyEarthy NotesCarnationJasmine

Base

TobaccoTonka BeanPatchouliCandied FruitsCastoreumLabdanumVanillaAmber

InformationalShared notesTobacco, Guaiac Wood, Incense and Labdanum. Durations are only published for PantaRei Darwish, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer8

Fall83

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men79

Unisex19

Women2

Date 34%Casual 27%Party 22%Work 17%

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,803

PerfumerAlessandro Pistoia

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#59,633

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerPantaRei DarwishHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

PantaRei Darwish delivers an immediate rush of dark, woody intensity. The opening unleashes a rugged blast of agarwood paired with resinous myrrh, skipping light citrus pleasantries entirely. Give it five minutes. Once the initial solvent punch calms down, a thick wave of cured tobacco leaf and balsamic Gurjan resin t…

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, PantaRei Darwish or 1506?

PantaRei Darwish takes 4 of 4 categories. PantaRei Darwish is rated 4.43/5 from 72 votes; 1506 is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose PantaRei Darwish for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose 1506 for a warm spicy and smoky character. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, PantaRei Darwish or 1506?

PantaRei Darwish lasts longest (PantaRei Darwish 82/100, 1506 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, PantaRei Darwish or 1506?

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

Do PantaRei Darwish and 1506 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Tobacco, Guaiac Wood, Incense and Labdanum.

Is PantaRei Darwish or 1506 better for summer or winter?

PantaRei Darwish suits evening wear; 1506 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in PantaRei Darwish and 1506?

PantaRei Darwish has top notes of Agarwood (Oud), heart notes of Myrrh, Gurjan balsam, Tobacco and Guaiac Wood, a base of Incense, Benzoin, Labdanum and Amber. 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.