Fragrance comparison

Tender Amber Intense vs 1506

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 109 ratings analysed

4 wins

Tender Amber Intense

Zara

4.35108 votes

Rank #4,482 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

1506

Santiago Luxury Parfum

4.001 votes

Rank #59,700 Warm SpicySmoky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Tender Amber Intense takes 4 of 4 categories.

Tender Amber Intense
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.
1506
Choose it for a warm spicy and smoky character. Best in spring, evening wear.

Tender Amber Intense4/4

15060/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Tender Amber IntenseZara

1506Santiago Luxury Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.35/ 5 · 108 votes

Have 55%Had 5%Want 39%

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

59%Love

27%Like

6%Ok

6%Dislike

2%Hate

108 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

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityTender Amber Intense

SillageTender Amber Intense

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value86

¤ Price value75

Category winnerTender Amber IntenseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

warm spicy88%

tuberose77%

rose65%

smoky53%

balsamic42%

warm spicy100%

smoky92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

amber69%

leather61%

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

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Saffron

Heart

IncenseTuberoseRose

Base

AmberLabdanum

Top

CardamomPineStar AniseCorianderCoffeeFruity NotesBlack PepperRed Berries

Heart

Guaiac WoodIncenseBirchTaif RoseHoneyEarthy NotesCarnationJasmine

Base

TobaccoTonka BeanPatchouliCandied FruitsCastoreumLabdanumVanillaAmber

InformationalShared notesIncense, Amber and Labdanum. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer89

Fall0

Winter46

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men38

Unisex57

Women5

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,482

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews20

Overall rank#59,700

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerTender Amber IntenseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Zara launches a surprisingly heavy hitter with this one. A sharp blast of saffron starts the experience, leading into a thick, sweet cloud that feels right for chilly autumn evenings. It leans heavily into a sugary vibe, making it a solid casual wear option when you want to stand out in a crowd.

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, Tender Amber Intense or 1506?

Tender Amber Intense takes 4 of 4 categories. Tender Amber Intense is rated 4.35/5 from 108 votes; 1506 is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Tender Amber Intense for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring. Choose 1506 for a warm spicy and smoky character. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Tender Amber Intense or 1506?

Tender Amber Intense lasts longest (Tender Amber Intense 75/100, 1506 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Tender Amber Intense or 1506?

Tender Amber Intense projects furthest (Tender Amber Intense 68/100, 1506 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Tender Amber Intense and 1506 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, amber and smoky accords. Common notes include Incense, Amber and Labdanum.

Is Tender Amber Intense or 1506 better for summer or winter?

1506 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Tender Amber Intense and 1506?

Tender Amber Intense has top notes of Saffron, heart notes of Incense, Tuberose and Rose, a base of Amber and Labdanum. 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.