6 7 Elixir vs Scarlet Sands
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
50%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
6 7 ElixirChoose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Scarlet SandsChoose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
6 7 Elixir2/4
Scarlet Sands2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Scarlet Sands
- Sillage & projection
- 6 7 Elixir
- Value for money
- 6 7 Elixir
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Scarlet Sands
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
6 7 ElixirThe Dua BrandScarlet SandsEx NihiloWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split2.67/ 5 · 9 votes
Have 27%Had 5%Want 68%
4.28/ 5 · 36 votes
Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate33%Love
11%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
56%Hate
9 votes · too few to score
64%Love
14%Like
11%Ok
8%Dislike
3%Hate
36 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityScarlet Sands
Sillage6 7 Elixir
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winner6 7 ElixirBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothsweet100%
fruity83%
white floral65%
powdery48%
vanilla30%
white floral100%
citrus92%
sweet84%
amber77%
fruity69%
oud61%
Scent match50%Some overlap · both sweet, white floral and fruity
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
StrawberryPineappleRaspberryFrostingSugarCakeOrange BlossomMarshmallowMuskVanillaFreesiaCocoa
No top / heart / base split published
Top15-30 mins
RaspberryMandarin
Heart2-4 hrs
Orange BlossomJasmineFreesia
Base6-10+ hrs
AmberAkigalawoodVanilla
InformationalShared notesRaspberry, Orange Blossom, Vanilla and Freesia. Durations are only published for Scarlet Sands, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring50
Summer75
Fall100
Winter75
Day100
Night33
Spring100
Summer60
Fall87
Winter60
Day100
Night67
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#70,118
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews2
Overall rank#13,717
PerfumerJordi Fernández
Launched—
Reviews13
Category winnerScarlet SandsHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshot6 7 Elixir by The Dua Brand is a fruity gourmand that leans into a playful, dessert-inspired aesthetic. It features a bright mix of strawberry, pineapple, and raspberry atop a sugary heart of whipped marshmallow and cake batter. Designed for those who favor sweet, edible profiles, this fragrance offers a warm, cozy sc…
Reviews →Scarlet Sands by Ex Nihilo opens with a bright splash of ripe raspberry and juicy mandarin, creating a sweet, sunlit introduction that feels playful yet polished. As the initial fruitiness settles on your skin, a lush bouquet of orange blossom, clean freesia, and jasmine unfolds with creamy floral warmth. The base anc…
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, 6 7 Elixir or Scarlet Sands?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. 6 7 Elixir is rated 2.67/5 from 9 votes; Scarlet Sands is rated 4.28/5 from 36 votes. Choose 6 7 Elixir for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Scarlet Sands for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, 6 7 Elixir or Scarlet Sands?
Scarlet Sands lasts longest (Scarlet Sands 74/100, 6 7 Elixir 64/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, 6 7 Elixir or Scarlet Sands?
Projection is very close: 6 7 Elixir 60/100, Scarlet Sands 59/100 for sillage.
Do 6 7 Elixir and Scarlet Sands smell similar?
Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, white floral and fruity accords. Common notes include Raspberry, Orange Blossom, Vanilla and Freesia.
Is 6 7 Elixir or Scarlet Sands better for summer or winter?
6 7 Elixir suits daytime wear; Scarlet Sands suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in 6 7 Elixir and Scarlet Sands?
6 7 Elixir features Strawberry, Pineapple, Raspberry, Frosting and Sugar. Scarlet Sands has top notes of Raspberry and Mandarin, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Jasmine and Freesia, a base of Amber, Akigalawood and Vanilla.
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