Fragrance comparison

Purple Pop vs 1506

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 9 ratings analysed

3 wins

Purple Pop

Ulric de Varens · 2013

3.508 votes

Rank #57,158 PowderyAnis

Full profile Similar & dupes

3%scent match

Clearly different

1506

Santiago Luxury Parfum

4.001 votes

Rank #60,979 Warm SpicySmoky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Purple Pop takes 3 of 3 categories.

Purple Pop
Choose it for a powdery and anis character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
1506
Choose it for a warm spicy and smoky character. Best in spring, evening wear.

Purple Pop3/3

15060/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Purple PopUlric de Varens

1506Santiago Luxury Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.50/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 9%Had 12%Want 79%

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

13%Love

50%Like

13%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

8 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

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityPurple Pop

SillagePurple Pop

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value75

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

powdery100%

anis92%

soft spicy84%

floral77%

sweet69%

vanilla61%

warm spicy100%

smoky92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

amber69%

leather61%

Scent match3%Clearly different

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Star AniseAlmond

Heart2-4 hrs

Jasmine SambacVanilla Orchid

Base6-8 hrs

Tonka BeanPowdery NotesSandalwood

Top

CardamomPineStar AniseCorianderCoffeeFruity NotesBlack PepperRed Berries

Heart

Guaiac WoodIncenseBirchTaif RoseHoneyEarthy NotesCarnationJasmine

Base

TobaccoTonka BeanPatchouliCandied FruitsCastoreumLabdanumVanillaAmber

InformationalShared notesStar Anise and Tonka Bean. Durations are only published for Purple Pop, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night44

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Casual 41%Work 29%Date 20%Party 10%

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#57,158

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2013

Reviews1

Overall rank#60,979

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerPurple PopHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

The first spritz delivers an immediate flash of sharp alcohol. Give it sixty seconds to breathe. Soon, a nutty blend of sweet almond and licorice-tinged star anise rises from the skin. It feels crisp rather than sticky. Within twenty minutes, creamy vanilla orchid and sheer jasmine sambac soften the edges into a comfo…

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Purple Pop or 1506?

Purple Pop takes 3 of 3 categories. Purple Pop is rated 3.50/5 from 8 votes; 1506 is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Purple Pop for a powdery and anis character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose 1506 for a warm spicy and smoky character. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Purple Pop or 1506?

Purple Pop lasts longest (Purple Pop 65/100, 1506 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Purple Pop or 1506?

Purple Pop projects furthest (Purple Pop 67/100, 1506 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Purple Pop and 1506 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 3% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Star Anise and Tonka Bean.

Is Purple Pop or 1506 better for summer or winter?

Purple Pop suits daytime wear; 1506 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Purple Pop and 1506?

Purple Pop has top notes of Star Anise and Almond, heart notes of Jasmine Sambac and Vanilla Orchid, a base of Tonka Bean, Powdery Notes and Sandalwood. 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.