Fragrance comparison

Aquarelle vs 6 Carnal Spirit

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 41 ratings analysed

Aquarelle

Dermacol

3.001 votes

Rank #66,455 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

1 wins

6 Carnal Spirit

Spiritum

3.7740 votes

Rank #49,369 FruityFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

6 Carnal Spirit takes 1 of 1 categories.

Aquarelle
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
6 Carnal Spirit
Choose it for a fruity and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Aquarelle0/1

6 Carnal Spirit1/1

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
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

AquarelleDermacol

6 Carnal SpiritSpiritum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 1 votes

3.77/ 5 · 40 votes

Have 18%Had 21%Want 61%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

0%Like

100%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

40%Love

25%Like

18%Ok

8%Dislike

10%Hate

40 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value29

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

amber77%

rose69%

powdery61%

fruity100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

floral77%

aromatic69%

powdery61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, aromatic and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

Pink PepperBergamotMandarinLemonMint

Heart2-3 hrs

Marine notesGeraniumJasmineVioletRose

Base4-6 hrs

OlibanumAmberMusk

Top

PearSichuan PepperPine needlesGingerBlack PepperOlibanumPink Pepper

Heart

OsmanthusGeraniumCashmeranVioletLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineCedarClary Sage

Base

PeachSandalwoodVanillaMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Geranium, Jasmine and Violet. Durations are only published for Aquarelle, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night21

Spring100

Summer47

Fall27

Winter27

Day100

Night47

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Casual 43%Work 35%Date 15%Party 8%

Men10

Unisex50

Women40

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#66,455

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#49,369

PerfumerPhilippe Paparella-Paris

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winner6 Carnal SpiritHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dermacol Aquarelle kicks off with an icy splash of crushed mint, tart lemon, and sharp pink pepper. The opening feels bracing and brisk. You get an immediate flash of perfumer alcohol before the zesty citrus oils take control on warm skin. Within twenty minutes, the sharp citrus softens into an airy bath of salty mari…

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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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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, Aquarelle or 6 Carnal Spirit?

6 Carnal Spirit takes 1 of 1 categories. Aquarelle is rated 3.00/5 from 1 votes; 6 Carnal Spirit is rated 3.77/5 from 40 votes. Choose Aquarelle for a citrus and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose 6 Carnal Spirit for a fruity and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Do Aquarelle and 6 Carnal Spirit smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and powdery accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Geranium, Jasmine and Violet.

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

Aquarelle suits daytime wear; 6 Carnal Spirit suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aquarelle and 6 Carnal Spirit?

Aquarelle has top notes of Pink Pepper, Bergamot, Mandarin and Lemon, heart notes of Marine notes, Geranium, Jasmine and Violet, a base of Olibanum, Amber and Musk. 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.