Fragrance comparison

6 Carnal Spirit vs Il Velo di Maia

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 41 ratings analysed

6 Carnal Spirit

Spiritum

3.7740 votes

Rank #48,206 FruityFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

21%scent match

Clearly different

2 wins

Il Velo di Maia

Aulentissima

5.001 votes

Rank #46,878 AmberViolet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Il Velo di Maia takes 2 of 3 categories.

6 Carnal Spirit
Choose it for a fruity and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Il Velo di Maia
Choose it for a amber and violet character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

6 Carnal Spirit1/3

Il Velo di Maia2/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

6 Carnal SpiritSpiritum

Il Velo di MaiaAulentissima

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.77/ 5 · 40 votes

Have 18%Had 21%Want 61%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

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

100%Love

0%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

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

Longevity6 Carnal Spirit

SillageIl Velo di Maia

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value29

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

floral77%

aromatic69%

powdery61%

amber100%

violet83%

powdery65%

soft spicy48%

fresh spicy30%

Scent match21%Clearly different · both powdery and fresh spicy

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

Top

VioletPink Pepper

Heart

Olibanum

Base

Amber

InformationalShared notesOlibanum, Pink Pepper, Violet and Amber. 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

Summer47

Fall27

Winter27

Day100

Night47

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men10

Unisex50

Women40

Men50

Unisex0

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#48,206

PerfumerPhilippe Paparella-Paris

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#46,878

PerfumerGiovanni Festa

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerIl Velo di MaiaHigher 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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Il Velo di Maia by Aulentissima presents a thoughtful balance between floral grace and resinous depth. Opening with a crisp, spicy violet, it shifts into a warm olibanum heart that sits close to the skin. This unisex fragrance excels in cooler weather, offering a refined, powdery presence that feels at home in an offi…

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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 Il Velo di Maia?

Il Velo di Maia takes 2 of 3 categories. 6 Carnal Spirit is rated 3.77/5 from 40 votes; Il Velo di Maia is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose 6 Carnal Spirit for a fruity and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Il Velo di Maia for a amber and violet character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, 6 Carnal Spirit or Il Velo di Maia?

6 Carnal Spirit lasts longest (6 Carnal Spirit 67/100, Il Velo di Maia 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 6 Carnal Spirit or Il Velo di Maia?

Il Velo di Maia projects furthest (Il Velo di Maia 75/100, 6 Carnal Spirit 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 6 Carnal Spirit and Il Velo di Maia smell similar?

Clearly different: a 21% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Olibanum, Pink Pepper, Violet and Amber.

Is 6 Carnal Spirit or Il Velo di Maia better for summer or winter?

6 Carnal Spirit suits daytime wear; Il Velo di Maia suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 6 Carnal Spirit and Il Velo di Maia?

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. Il Velo di Maia has top notes of Violet and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Olibanum, a base of Amber.