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Rosa Sublime vs 1506

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

Updated 15 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rosa Sublime takes 3 of 4 categories.

  • Rosa Sublime

    Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

  • 1506

    Choose it for a warm spicy and smoky character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Rosa Sublime3/4
15061/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Rosa Sublime
Sillage & projection
Rosa Sublime
Value for money
1506
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Rosa Sublime

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Rosa SublimeGucci
1506Santiago Luxury Parfum
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.00/ 5 · 14 votes
Have 9%Had 1%Want 90%
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
43%Love
21%Like
29%Ok
7%Dislike
0%Hate

14 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
⏱ Longevity85
〰 Sillage81
♥ Love / hate75
⏱ Longevity60
〰 Sillage50
♥ Love / hate75
Category winners

LongevityRosa Sublime

SillageRosa Sublime

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value38
¤ Price value75
Category winner1506Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
amber100%
warm spicy92%
balsamic84%
musky77%
woody69%
rose61%
warm spicy100%
smoky92%
woody84%
aromatic77%
amber69%
leather61%
Scent match35%Some overlap · both warm spicy, amber and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top30 to 45 minutes
OlibanumIncenseelemiPink Pepper
Heart3 to 5 hours
Damask RoseSaffronAmbrettolideAmbrette
Base6 to 8+ hours
MyrrhPatchouliVirginian CedarOrcanox™
Top
CardamomPineStar AniseCorianderCoffeeFruity NotesBlack PepperRed Berries
Heart
Guaiac WoodIncenseBirchTaif RoseHoneyEarthy NotesCarnationJasmine
Base
TobaccoTonka BeanPatchouliCandied FruitsCastoreumLabdanumVanillaAmber
InformationalShared notesIncense and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Rosa Sublime, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring43
Summer14
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Spring100
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day–
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men14
Unisex57
Women29
Men0
Unisex100
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#37,180

PerfumerMathilde Bijaoui

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#63,367

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerRosa SublimeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Rosa Sublime by Gucci pairs rich Damask rose with dry incense, resinous elemi, and bright pink pepper before resting on a bed of patchouli, cedar, and myrrh. Created by perfumer Mathilde Bijaoui for The Alchemist's Garden collection, this floral amber release avoids sugary sweetness in favour of aromatic resin, soft a…

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, Rosa Sublime or 1506?

Rosa Sublime takes 3 of 4 categories. Rosa Sublime is rated 4.00/5 from 14 votes; 1506 is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Rosa Sublime for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose 1506 for a warm spicy and smoky character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Rosa Sublime or 1506?

Rosa Sublime lasts longest (Rosa Sublime 85/100, 1506 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rosa Sublime or 1506?

Rosa Sublime projects furthest (Rosa Sublime 81/100, 1506 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rosa Sublime and 1506 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, amber and woody accords. Common notes include Incense and Patchouli.

Is Rosa Sublime or 1506 better for summer or winter?

Rosa Sublime suits day or night wear; 1506 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rosa Sublime and 1506?

Rosa Sublime has top notes of Olibanum, Incense, elemi and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Damask Rose, Saffron, Ambrettolide and Ambrette, a base of Myrrh, Patchouli, Virginian Cedar and Orcanox™. 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.

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