Fragrance comparison

6 Carnal Spirit vs Century XVI

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 46 ratings analysed

3 wins

6 Carnal Spirit

Spiritum

3.7740 votes

Rank #49,581 FruityFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

18%scent match

Clearly different

Century XVI

The Dua Brand

2.836 votes

Rank #62,871 WoodyWhiskey

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

6 Carnal Spirit takes 3 of 4 categories.

6 Carnal Spirit
Choose it for a fruity and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Century XVI
Choose it for a woody and whiskey character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

6 Carnal Spirit3/4

Century XVI1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: 6 Carnal Spirit
Sillage & projection: 6 Carnal Spirit
Value for money: Century XVI
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 6 Carnal Spirit

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

6 Carnal SpiritSpiritum

Century XVIThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.77/ 5 · 40 votes

Have 18%Had 21%Want 61%

2.83/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 61%Had 17%Want 22%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

25%Like

18%Ok

8%Dislike

10%Hate

40 votes

17%Love

17%Like

33%Ok

0%Dislike

33%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate46

Category winners

Longevity6 Carnal Spirit

Sillage6 Carnal Spirit

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value29

¤ Price value69

Category winnerCentury XVIBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

floral77%

aromatic69%

powdery61%

woody100%

whiskey92%

warm spicy84%

leather77%

amber69%

white floral61%

Scent match18%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PearSichuan PepperPine needlesGingerBlack PepperOlibanumPink Pepper

Heart

OsmanthusGeraniumCashmeranVioletLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineCedarClary Sage

Base

PeachSandalwoodVanillaMuskAmber

Notes

WhiskeySaffronJasmineLeatherCedarAmberAgarwoodVanillaHoneyRoseFigCinnamon

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesJasmine, Cedar, Vanilla and Amber. Durations are only published for Century XVI, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer47

Fall27

Winter27

Day100

Night47

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day32

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men10

Unisex50

Women40

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

Date 37%Party 32%Casual 21%Work 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#49,581

PerfumerPhilippe Paparella-Paris

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#62,871

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winner6 Carnal SpiritHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Spiritum 6 Carnal Spirit delivers a vibrant burst of ripe, juicy pear spiced with lively ginger, pink pepper, and a snap of fresh pine needles. The opening feels bright and energizing, like biting into cold orchard fruit dusted with peppery citrus zest. As the fragrance settles on skin, soft floral petals of osmanthus…

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The Dua Brand Century XVI opens with an intense splash of boozy whiskey and sticky dark honey. A sharp alcohol flare fades within three minutes, leaving a thick blanket of spiced saffron, dried fig, and sweet cinnamon across the skin. You will immediately notice the woody weight beneath the sweetness. Dry cedar and sm…

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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, 6 Carnal Spirit or Century XVI?

6 Carnal Spirit takes 3 of 4 categories. 6 Carnal Spirit is rated 3.77/5 from 40 votes; Century XVI is rated 2.83/5 from 6 votes. Choose 6 Carnal Spirit for a fruity and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Century XVI for a woody and whiskey character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, 6 Carnal Spirit or Century XVI?

6 Carnal Spirit lasts longest (6 Carnal Spirit 67/100, Century XVI 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 6 Carnal Spirit or Century XVI?

6 Carnal Spirit projects furthest (6 Carnal Spirit 52/100, Century XVI 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 6 Carnal Spirit and Century XVI smell similar?

Clearly different: a 18% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Cedar, Vanilla and Amber.

Is 6 Carnal Spirit or Century XVI better for summer or winter?

6 Carnal Spirit suits daytime wear; Century XVI suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 6 Carnal Spirit and Century XVI?

6 Carnal Spirit has top notes of Pear, Sichuan Pepper, Pine needles and Ginger, heart notes of Osmanthus, Geranium, Cashmeran and Violet, a base of Peach, Sandalwood, Vanilla and Musk. Century XVI features Whiskey, Saffron, Jasmine, Leather and Cedar.