Fragrance comparison

Tuvara vs 1506

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 32 ratings analysed

3 wins

Tuvara

Tuvaché · 1948

4.6131 votes

Rank #19,078 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

1506

Santiago Luxury Parfum

4.001 votes

Rank #61,037 Warm SpicySmoky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Tuvara takes 3 of 4 categories.

Tuvara
Choose it for a amber and woody 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.

Tuvara3/4

15061/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

TuvaraTuvaché

1506Santiago Luxury Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.61/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 41%Had 10%Want 49%

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

71%Love

23%Like

3%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

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage79

♥ Love / hate90

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityTuvara

SillageTuvara

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value75

Category winner1506Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

warm spicy77%

balsamic69%

fresh spicy61%

warm spicy100%

smoky92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

amber69%

leather61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both warm spicy, woody and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

LavenderChamomileAldehydesBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

IncenseYlang-YlangGeraniumJasminePatchouli

Base6-8+ hrs

MyrrhSandalwoodOakmossMuskVetiverLabdanumVanilla

Top

CardamomPineStar AniseCorianderCoffeeFruity NotesBlack PepperRed Berries

Heart

Guaiac WoodIncenseBirchTaif RoseHoneyEarthy NotesCarnationJasmine

Base

TobaccoTonka BeanPatchouliCandied FruitsCastoreumLabdanumVanillaAmber

InformationalShared notesIncense, Jasmine, Patchouli and Labdanum. Durations are only published for Tuvara, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring9

Summer36

Fall82

Winter100

Day44

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

Date 34%Casual 29%Party 24%Work 13%

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,078

PerfumerNot listed

Launched1948

Reviews12

Overall rank#61,037

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerTuvaraHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Tuvara by Tuvaché is a dry, resinous spice bomb from 1948 built for crisp autumn afternoons and freezing winter nights. The first spray delivers an unapologetic slap of bitter chamomile, sharp lavender, and sparkling aldehydes before warming up on skin. You immediately notice dark frankincense, smoky myrrh, and dusty …

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…

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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, Tuvara or 1506?

Tuvara takes 3 of 4 categories. Tuvara is rated 4.61/5 from 31 votes; 1506 is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Tuvara for a amber and woody 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, Tuvara or 1506?

Tuvara lasts longest (Tuvara 82/100, 1506 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Tuvara or 1506?

Tuvara projects furthest (Tuvara 79/100, 1506 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Tuvara and 1506 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and amber accords. Common notes include Incense, Jasmine, Patchouli and Labdanum.

Is Tuvara or 1506 better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Tuvara and 1506?

Tuvara has top notes of Lavender, Chamomile, Aldehydes and Bergamot, heart notes of Incense, Ylang-Ylang, Geranium and Jasmine, a base of Myrrh, Sandalwood, Oakmoss 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.