Fragrance comparison

Sweet Like Candy vs 1506

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 28 ratings analysed

4 wins

Sweet Like Candy

Gulf Orchid

4.3027 votes

Rank #18,841 SweetVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

15%scent match

Clearly different

1506

Santiago Luxury Parfum

4.001 votes

Rank #58,748 Warm SpicySmoky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sweet Like Candy takes 4 of 4 categories.

Sweet Like Candy
Choose it for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
1506
Choose it for a warm spicy and smoky character. Best in spring, evening wear.

Sweet Like Candy4/4

15060/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Sweet Like CandyGulf Orchid

1506Santiago Luxury Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.30/ 5 · 27 votes

Have 35%Had 3%Want 61%

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

56%Love

26%Like

11%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

27 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

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevitySweet Like Candy

SillageSweet Like Candy

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price value75

Category winnerSweet Like CandyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

vanilla86%

amber72%

powdery58%

rose44%

floral30%

warm spicy100%

smoky92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

amber69%

leather61%

Scent match15%Clearly different · both amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

VanillaOrchidJasmine

Heart2-4 hrs

Creme BruleeTonka BeanRoseLeather

Base6-8+ hrs

Brown sugarAmberSugarPatchouliMuskOud

Top

CardamomPineStar AniseCorianderCoffeeFruity NotesBlack PepperRed Berries

Heart

Guaiac WoodIncenseBirchTaif RoseHoneyEarthy NotesCarnationJasmine

Base

TobaccoTonka BeanPatchouliCandied FruitsCastoreumLabdanumVanillaAmber

InformationalShared notesVanilla, Jasmine, Tonka Bean and Amber. Durations are only published for Sweet Like Candy, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer78

Fall56

Winter56

Day100

Night68

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men7

Unisex0

Women93

Date 32%Party 28%Casual 26%Work 14%

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,841

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#58,748

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSweet Like CandyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Sweet Like Candy by Gulf Orchid delivers an unapologetic rush of spun sugar, creamy vanilla, and velvety orchid petals. The initial spray hits with a bright sugary burst before melting into rich crème brûlée and warm tonka bean. It smells like biting into warm caramel drizzled over sweet pastry. Do not overspray this.…

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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, Sweet Like Candy or 1506?

Sweet Like Candy takes 4 of 4 categories. Sweet Like Candy is rated 4.30/5 from 27 votes; 1506 is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Sweet Like Candy for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose 1506 for a warm spicy and smoky character. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Sweet Like Candy or 1506?

Sweet Like Candy lasts longest (Sweet Like Candy 70/100, 1506 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sweet Like Candy or 1506?

Sweet Like Candy projects furthest (Sweet Like Candy 59/100, 1506 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sweet Like Candy and 1506 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 15% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber accords. Common notes include Vanilla, Jasmine, Tonka Bean and Amber.

Is Sweet Like Candy or 1506 better for summer or winter?

Sweet Like Candy suits daytime wear; 1506 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sweet Like Candy and 1506?

Sweet Like Candy has top notes of Vanilla, Orchid and Jasmine, heart notes of Creme Brulee, Tonka Bean, Rose and Leather, a base of Brown sugar, Amber, Sugar and Patchouli. 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.