Ruby Wood vs 1506
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
35%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Ruby Wood takes 3 of 4 categories.
Ruby WoodChoose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
1506Choose it for a warm spicy and smoky character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
Ruby Wood3/4
15061/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Ruby Wood
- Sillage & projection
- Ruby Wood
- Value for money
- 1506
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Ruby Wood
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Ruby WoodExaltatum1506Santiago Luxury ParfumWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.36/ 5 · 50 votes
Have 22%Had 8%Want 70%
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 hate54%Love
34%Like
8%Ok
2%Dislike
2%Hate
50 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
Category winners
LongevityRuby Wood
SillageRuby Wood
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winner1506Best value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfruity100%
sweet92%
rose84%
aromatic77%
warm spicy69%
woody61%
warm spicy100%
smoky92%
woody84%
aromatic77%
amber69%
leather61%
Scent match35%Some overlap · both warm spicy, aromatic and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop20-30 mins
Rose PetalsRed BerriesPink PepperCorianderTangerineCassisCardamom
Heart2-4 hrs
Bulgarian RoseRaspberryGeraniumOlibanumPatchouliIndian JasmineVioletCoffee
Base7-10 hrs
Agarwood (Oud)SandalwoodMuskMyrrhLabdanum
Top
CardamomPineStar AniseCorianderCoffeeFruity NotesBlack PepperRed Berries
Heart
Guaiac WoodIncenseBirchTaif RoseHoneyEarthy NotesCarnationJasmine
Base
TobaccoTonka BeanPatchouliCandied FruitsCastoreumLabdanumVanillaAmber
InformationalShared notesRed Berries, Coriander, Cardamom and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Ruby Wood, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring65
Summer30
Fall100
Winter95
Day100
Night93
Spring100
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day–
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#9,120
PerfumerEglija Vaitkevice
Launched—
Reviews13
Overall rank#66,999
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerRuby WoodHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotRuby Wood by Exaltatum is an artisanal fragrance that pairs tart wild fruits with velvety floral notes and warm forest resins. The scent opens with a lively splash of red berries, tangy cassis, and crushed rose petals spiced with pink pepper and coriander. Within an hour, rich Bulgarian rose and ripe raspberry emerge …
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Ruby Wood or 1506?
Ruby Wood takes 3 of 4 categories. Ruby Wood is rated 4.36/5 from 50 votes; 1506 is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Ruby Wood for a fruity and sweet 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, Ruby Wood or 1506?
Ruby Wood lasts longest (Ruby Wood 81/100, 1506 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Ruby Wood or 1506?
Ruby Wood projects furthest (Ruby Wood 64/100, 1506 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Ruby Wood and 1506 smell similar?
Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Red Berries, Coriander, Cardamom and Patchouli.
Is Ruby Wood or 1506 better for summer or winter?
Ruby Wood suits day or night wear; 1506 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Ruby Wood and 1506?
Ruby Wood has top notes of Rose Petals, Red Berries, Pink Pepper and Coriander, heart notes of Bulgarian Rose, Raspberry, Geranium and Olibanum, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Sandalwood, Musk and Myrrh. 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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