Fragrance comparison

Tabac Exquis (2021) vs 1506

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 385 ratings analysed

3 wins

Tabac Exquis (2021)

Caron

4.46384 votes

Rank #2,507 Warm SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

1506

Santiago Luxury Parfum

4.001 votes

Rank #59,008 Warm SpicySmoky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Tabac Exquis (2021) takes 3 of 4 categories.

Tabac Exquis (2021)
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber 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.

Tabac Exquis (2021)3/4

15061/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tabac Exquis (2021)
Sillage & projection: Tabac Exquis (2021)
Value for money: 1506
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Tabac Exquis (2021)

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Tabac Exquis (2021)Caron

1506Santiago Luxury Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.46/ 5 · 384 votes

Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%

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

60%Love

30%Like

7%Ok

3%Dislike

1%Hate

384 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

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityTabac Exquis (2021)

SillageTabac Exquis (2021)

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value41

¤ Price value75

Category winner1506Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

amber91%

sweet83%

cacao74%

tobacco65%

vanilla56%

warm spicy100%

smoky92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

amber69%

leather61%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both warm spicy and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Cinnamon

Heart2-4 hrs

TobaccoDark ChocolateIrisMyrrhLabdanumJasmine

Base6-9 hrs

Cacao PodTonka BeanBenzoinAmbroxanOlibanum

Top

CardamomPineStar AniseCorianderCoffeeFruity NotesBlack PepperRed Berries

Heart

Guaiac WoodIncenseBirchTaif RoseHoneyEarthy NotesCarnationJasmine

Base

TobaccoTonka BeanPatchouliCandied FruitsCastoreumLabdanumVanillaAmber

InformationalShared notesTobacco, Labdanum, Jasmine and Tonka Bean. Durations are only published for Tabac Exquis (2021), so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring31

Summer11

Fall0

Winter100

Day42

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men19

Unisex59

Women22

Date 41%Casual 26%Party 17%Work 16%

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,507

PerfumerJean Jacques

Launched—

Reviews64

Overall rank#59,008

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerTabac Exquis (2021)Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Tabac Exquis (2021) by Caron strips away the harsh smoke often found in traditional tobacco scents, replacing it with a rich, melted dark chocolate and powdery iris core. You smell raw cinnamon bark immediately upon spraying. Within ten minutes, warm cacao pod and balsamic myrrh soften the edges, turning the aroma int…

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Tabac Exquis (2021) or 1506?

Tabac Exquis (2021) takes 3 of 4 categories. Tabac Exquis (2021) is rated 4.46/5 from 384 votes; 1506 is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Tabac Exquis (2021) for a warm spicy and amber 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, Tabac Exquis (2021) or 1506?

Tabac Exquis (2021) lasts longest (Tabac Exquis (2021) 70/100, 1506 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Tabac Exquis (2021) or 1506?

Tabac Exquis (2021) projects furthest (Tabac Exquis (2021) 54/100, 1506 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Tabac Exquis (2021) and 1506 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Tobacco, Labdanum, Jasmine and Tonka Bean.

Is Tabac Exquis (2021) or 1506 better for summer or winter?

Tabac Exquis (2021) suits evening wear; 1506 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Tabac Exquis (2021) and 1506?

Tabac Exquis (2021) has top notes of Cinnamon, heart notes of Tobacco, Dark Chocolate, Iris and Myrrh, a base of Cacao Pod, Tonka Bean, Benzoin and Ambroxan. 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.