Fragrance comparison

Sandstorm vs 1506

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 50 ratings analysed

3 wins

Sandstorm

Panouge

4.4549 votes

Rank #12,089 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%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?

Sandstorm takes 3 of 4 categories.

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

Sandstorm3/4

15061/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SandstormPanouge

1506Santiago Luxury Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.45/ 5 · 49 votes

Have 29%Had 13%Want 58%

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

63%Love

24%Like

6%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

49 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

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevitySandstorm

SillageSandstorm

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value59

¤ Price value75

Category winner1506Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

leather77%

powdery69%

floral61%

warm spicy100%

smoky92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

amber69%

leather61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both warm spicy, woody and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Bergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

AmberJasmineOsmanthus

Base6-10+ hrs

BirchOlibanumPatchouliSandalwoodMusk

Top

CardamomPineStar AniseCorianderCoffeeFruity NotesBlack PepperRed Berries

Heart

Guaiac WoodIncenseBirchTaif RoseHoneyEarthy NotesCarnationJasmine

Base

TobaccoTonka BeanPatchouliCandied FruitsCastoreumLabdanumVanillaAmber

InformationalShared notesAmber, Jasmine, Birch and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Sandstorm, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring38

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day42

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men74

Unisex26

Women0

Date 34%Party 28%Work 21%Casual 17%

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,089

PerfumerJean Jacques

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#59,633

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSandstormHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Panouge Sandstorm hits the skin with a brisk burst of Italian bergamot before swiftly unveiling a warm heart of golden amber, leathery osmanthus, and delicate jasmine. Dark, smoky birch tar drives the foundation alongside earthy patchouli, clean olibanum resin, and milky sandalwood. It evokes dry desert winds blowing …

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, Sandstorm or 1506?

Sandstorm takes 3 of 4 categories. Sandstorm is rated 4.45/5 from 49 votes; 1506 is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Sandstorm for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose 1506 for a warm spicy and smoky character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Sandstorm or 1506?

Sandstorm lasts longest (Sandstorm 78/100, 1506 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sandstorm or 1506?

Sandstorm projects furthest (Sandstorm 64/100, 1506 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sandstorm and 1506 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and amber accords. Common notes include Amber, Jasmine, Birch and Patchouli.

Is Sandstorm or 1506 better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Sandstorm and 1506?

Sandstorm has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Amber, Jasmine and Osmanthus, a base of Birch, Olibanum, Patchouli 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.