Fragrance comparison

6 Carnal Spirit vs Lyra

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 480 ratings analysed

6 Carnal Spirit

Spiritum

3.7740 votes

Rank #48,472 FruityFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Lyra

Eudora

4.03440 votes

Rank #11,348 SweetFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lyra takes 5 of 7 categories.

6 Carnal Spirit
Choose it for a fruity and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Lyra
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

6 Carnal Spirit2/7

Lyra5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

6 Carnal SpiritSpiritum

LyraEudora

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.77/ 5 · 40 votes

Have 18%Had 21%Want 61%

4.03/ 5 · 440 votes

Have 77%Had 23%Want 0%

Category winnerLyraRating 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

47%Love

29%Like

11%Ok

9%Dislike

5%Hate

440 votes

Category winnerLyraMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

Longevity6 Carnal Spirit

SillageLyra

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value29

¤ Price value66

Category winnerLyraBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

floral77%

aromatic69%

powdery61%

sweet100%

fruity90%

powdery80%

white floral70%

woody60%

cherry50%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both fruity, woody and powdery

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

Top15-30 mins

Strawberry SyrupBlueberryCherryKiwiApricotOsmanthus

Heart2-4 hrs

Iris FlowerJasmineVioletLily-of-the-Valley

Base6-8 hrs

MuskTonka BeanMaltolAmberSandalwoodCedarAccord Eudora®Moss

InformationalShared notesOsmanthus, Violet, Lily-of-the-Valley and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Lyra, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer47

Fall27

Winter27

Day100

Night47

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter62

Day100

Night47

Category winner6 Carnal SpiritMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men10

Unisex50

Women40

Men1

Unisex3

Women96

Casual 34%Date 27%Party 21%Work 18%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#48,472

PerfumerPhilippe Paparella-Paris

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#11,348

PerfumerDavid Apel, Isaac Sinclair

Launched—

Reviews14

Category winnerLyraHigher 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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Eudora Lyra opens with a heavy blast of sweet strawberry syrup and tart cherry. The sugar hits right away. Within twenty minutes, bright kiwi and dark blueberry soften into a velvety floral core of violet, iris flower, and clean jasmine. It smells like candied berries dusted in fine cosmetic powder. Maltol and warm to…

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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 Lyra?

Lyra takes 5 of 7 categories. 6 Carnal Spirit is rated 3.77/5 from 40 votes; Lyra is rated 4.03/5 from 440 votes. Choose 6 Carnal Spirit for a fruity and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Lyra for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 6 Carnal Spirit or Lyra?

They last about the same: 6 Carnal Spirit 67/100, Lyra 65/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, 6 Carnal Spirit or Lyra?

Lyra projects furthest (Lyra 56/100, 6 Carnal Spirit 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 6 Carnal Spirit and Lyra smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Osmanthus, Violet, Lily-of-the-Valley and Jasmine.

Is 6 Carnal Spirit or Lyra better for summer or winter?

For summer, 6 Carnal Spirit is the stronger pick. For winter, Lyra is the stronger pick. 6 Carnal Spirit suits daytime wear; Lyra suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 6 Carnal Spirit and Lyra?

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. Lyra has top notes of Strawberry Syrup, Blueberry, Cherry and Kiwi, heart notes of Iris Flower, Jasmine, Violet and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Musk, Tonka Bean, Maltol and Amber.