Fragrance comparison

Valparaiso vs 1506

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 157 ratings analysed

3 wins

Valparaiso

Le Couvent Maison de Parfum

4.01156 votes

Rank #14,360 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

1506

Santiago Luxury Parfum

4.001 votes

Rank #64,561 Warm SpicySmoky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Valparaiso takes 3 of 4 categories.

Valparaiso
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
1506
Choose it for a warm spicy and smoky character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Valparaiso3/4

15061/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ValparaisoLe Couvent Maison de Parfum

1506Santiago Luxury Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.01/ 5 · 156 votes

Have 52%Had 13%Want 35%

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

31%Love

49%Like

10%Ok

9%Dislike

1%Hate

156 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

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityValparaiso

SillageValparaiso

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value64

¤ Price value75

Category winner1506Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic90%

warm spicy80%

amber70%

fresh spicy60%

earthy50%

warm spicy100%

smoky92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

amber69%

leather61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

VetiverCardamomMyrrhOlibanumCedarNutmegPatchouliPetitgrainRock rose

No top / heart / base split published

Top

CardamomPineStar AniseCorianderCoffeeFruity NotesBlack PepperRed Berries

Heart

Guaiac WoodIncenseBirchTaif RoseHoneyEarthy NotesCarnationJasmine

Base

TobaccoTonka BeanPatchouliCandied FruitsCastoreumLabdanumVanillaAmber

InformationalShared notesCardamom and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Valparaiso, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring62

Summer27

Fall100

Winter77

Day100

Night89

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men53

Unisex42

Women4

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,360

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews14

Overall rank#64,561

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerValparaisoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Valparaiso by Le Couvent Maison de Parfum is a dry, resinous woody perfume built around crisp spice and aromatic earth. It opens with bitter petitgrain, cool cardamom, and grated nutmeg, giving an immediate burst of fresh spicy energy. As the initial sharpness settles, a resinous core of olibanum and warm myrrh emerge…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Valparaiso or 1506?

Valparaiso takes 3 of 4 categories. Valparaiso is rated 4.01/5 from 156 votes; 1506 is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Valparaiso for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose 1506 for a warm spicy and smoky character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Valparaiso or 1506?

Valparaiso lasts longest (Valparaiso 67/100, 1506 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Valparaiso or 1506?

Valparaiso projects furthest (Valparaiso 55/100, 1506 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Valparaiso and 1506 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Cardamom and Patchouli.

Is Valparaiso or 1506 better for summer or winter?

Valparaiso suits daytime wear; 1506 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Valparaiso and 1506?

Valparaiso features Vetiver, Cardamom, Myrrh, Olibanum and Cedar. 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.