Fragrance comparison

Sylvan Song vs 1506

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 25 ratings analysed

3 wins

Sylvan Song

Grossmith

4.6724 votes

Rank #25,827 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

1506

Santiago Luxury Parfum

4.001 votes

Rank #63,367 Warm SpicySmoky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sylvan Song takes 3 of 4 categories.

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

Sylvan Song3/4

15061/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Sylvan SongGrossmith

1506Santiago Luxury Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.67/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 27%Had 3%Want 69%

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

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

24 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

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate92

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevitySylvan Song

SillageSylvan Song

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value75

Category winner1506Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber92%

white floral84%

rose77%

warm spicy69%

yellow floral61%

warm spicy100%

smoky92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

amber69%

leather61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

Bergamot

Heart2 to 4 hours

JasmineRoseYlang-Ylang

Base6 to 10+ hours

PatchouliVetiverBenzoinIncenseTonka BeanMuskGuaiac Wood

Top

CardamomPineStar AniseCorianderCoffeeFruity NotesBlack PepperRed Berries

Heart

Guaiac WoodIncenseBirchTaif RoseHoneyEarthy NotesCarnationJasmine

Base

TobaccoTonka BeanPatchouliCandied FruitsCastoreumLabdanumVanillaAmber

InformationalShared notesJasmine, Patchouli, Incense and Tonka Bean. Durations are only published for Sylvan Song, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men18

Unisex55

Women27

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,827

PerfumerCeline Guivarch

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#63,367

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSylvan SongHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Sylvan Song by Grossmith delivers a classic floral woody profile centered on rich textures and deep resinous woods. The fragrance opens with a sharp burst of bergamot that quickly softens into an opulent bouquet of jasmine, rose, and creamy ylang-ylang. As the florals settle, an earthy base of patchouli, guaiac wood, …

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, Sylvan Song or 1506?

Sylvan Song takes 3 of 4 categories. Sylvan Song is rated 4.67/5 from 24 votes; 1506 is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Sylvan Song for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, 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, Sylvan Song or 1506?

Sylvan Song lasts longest (Sylvan Song 80/100, 1506 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sylvan Song or 1506?

Sylvan Song projects furthest (Sylvan Song 66/100, 1506 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sylvan Song and 1506 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Patchouli, Incense and Tonka Bean.

Is Sylvan Song or 1506 better for summer or winter?

Sylvan Song suits day or night wear; 1506 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sylvan Song and 1506?

Sylvan Song has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Jasmine, Rose and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Patchouli, Vetiver, Benzoin and Incense. 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.