Fragrance comparison

Senchal vs 1506

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 32 ratings analysed

3 wins

Senchal

Charles of the Ritz

4.2631 votes

Rank #48,234 AmberFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

1506

Santiago Luxury Parfum

4.001 votes

Rank #62,593 Warm SpicySmoky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Senchal takes 3 of 4 categories.

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

Senchal3/4

15060/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SenchalCharles of the Ritz

1506Santiago Luxury Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.26/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 43%Had 17%Want 41%

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

39%Love

52%Like

6%Ok

3%Dislike

0%Hate

31 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

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevitySenchal

SillageSenchal

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

floral92%

white floral84%

warm spicy77%

woody69%

aldehydic61%

warm spicy100%

smoky92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

amber69%

leather61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both warm spicy, amber and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

AldehydesOrange BlossomBergamotLemonPineapple

Heart2-4 hrs

CarnationJasmineLilacOrris RootYlang-YlangTuberoseRose

Base6-8+ hrs

AmberBenzoinVetiverMuskLabdanumCinnamonCedarVanilla

Top

CardamomPineStar AniseCorianderCoffeeFruity NotesBlack PepperRed Berries

Heart

Guaiac WoodIncenseBirchTaif RoseHoneyEarthy NotesCarnationJasmine

Base

TobaccoTonka BeanPatchouliCandied FruitsCastoreumLabdanumVanillaAmber

InformationalShared notesCarnation, Jasmine, Amber and Labdanum. Durations are only published for Senchal, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring40

Summer20

Fall70

Winter100

Day56

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

Date 35%Casual 28%Party 20%Work 18%

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#48,234

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#62,593

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSenchalHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Senchal by Charles of the Ritz is a full-bodied 1981 amber floral that balances fizzy sparkle with deep, cozy resin warmth. The first blast releases bubbly aldehydes alongside tangy pineapple, crisp bergamot, and sweet orange blossom. Within twenty minutes, the initial citrus snap mellows out completely. What follows …

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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, Senchal or 1506?

Senchal takes 3 of 4 categories. Senchal is rated 4.26/5 from 31 votes; 1506 is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Senchal for a amber and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose 1506 for a warm spicy and smoky character. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Senchal or 1506?

Senchal lasts longest (Senchal 71/100, 1506 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Senchal or 1506?

Senchal projects furthest (Senchal 69/100, 1506 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Senchal and 1506 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, amber and woody accords. Common notes include Carnation, Jasmine, Amber and Labdanum.

Is Senchal or 1506 better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Senchal and 1506?

Senchal has top notes of Aldehydes, Orange Blossom, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Carnation, Jasmine, Lilac and Orris Root, a base of Amber, Benzoin, Vetiver and Musk. 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.