Fragrance comparison

Purgatory vs 1506

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 10 ratings analysed

3 wins

Purgatory

Puzzle Parfum

3.569 votes

Rank #52,332 OudRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

25%scent match

Clearly different

1506

Santiago Luxury Parfum

4.001 votes

Rank #59,700 Warm SpicySmoky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Purgatory takes 3 of 4 categories.

Purgatory
Choose it for a oud and rose character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
1506
Choose it for a warm spicy and smoky character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Purgatory3/4

15061/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PurgatoryPuzzle Parfum

1506Santiago Luxury Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.56/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 17%Had 8%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

22%Love

44%Like

11%Ok

11%Dislike

11%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

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate64

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityPurgatory

SillagePurgatory

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value75

Category winner1506Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

oud100%

rose92%

warm spicy84%

earthy77%

woody69%

fruity61%

warm spicy100%

smoky92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

amber69%

leather61%

Scent match25%Clearly different · both warm spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

SaffronPlumOrange

Heart3-4 hrs

RoseOrrisPatchouli

Base7-10 hrs

Agarwood (Oud)VetiverAmberHoneyMusk

Top

CardamomPineStar AniseCorianderCoffeeFruity NotesBlack PepperRed Berries

Heart

Guaiac WoodIncenseBirchTaif RoseHoneyEarthy NotesCarnationJasmine

Base

TobaccoTonka BeanPatchouliCandied FruitsCastoreumLabdanumVanillaAmber

InformationalShared notesPatchouli, Amber and Honey. Durations are only published for Purgatory, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring88

Summer63

Fall100

Winter100

Day44

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men22

Unisex56

Women22

Date 39%Party 31%Casual 17%Work 14%

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#52,332

PerfumerCengiz Yatagan

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#59,700

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerPurgatoryHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Purgatory by Puzzle Parfum is a dark, intoxicating woody fragrance that hits the skin with immediate warmth. Saffron and boozy dark plum arrive right away, cut through by a brief flash of bitter orange peel. It feels dense, moody, and deliberate. Within fifteen minutes, velvety Turkish rose and powdery orris root wrap…

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, Purgatory or 1506?

Purgatory takes 3 of 4 categories. Purgatory is rated 3.56/5 from 9 votes; 1506 is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Purgatory for a oud and rose character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose 1506 for a warm spicy and smoky character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Purgatory or 1506?

Purgatory lasts longest (Purgatory 75/100, 1506 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Purgatory or 1506?

Purgatory projects furthest (Purgatory 53/100, 1506 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Purgatory and 1506 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Patchouli, Amber and Honey.

Is Purgatory or 1506 better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Purgatory and 1506?

Purgatory has top notes of Saffron, Plum and Orange, heart notes of Rose, Orris and Patchouli, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Vetiver, Amber and Honey. 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.