Fragrance comparison

c 1 – 3 Poivres vs 6 Carnal Spirit

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 49 ratings analysed

4 wins

c 1 – 3 Poivres

Unika

4.789 votes

Rank #30,854 Fresh SpicyMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

6 Carnal Spirit

Spiritum

3.7740 votes

Rank #50,212 FruityFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

c 1 – 3 Poivres takes 4 of 4 categories.

c 1 – 3 Poivres
Choose it for a fresh spicy and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
6 Carnal Spirit
Choose it for a fruity and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

c 1 – 3 Poivres4/4

6 Carnal Spirit0/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: c 1 – 3 Poivres
Sillage & projection: c 1 – 3 Poivres
Value for money: c 1 – 3 Poivres
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: c 1 – 3 Poivres

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

c 1 – 3 PoivresUnika

6 Carnal SpiritSpiritum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.78/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 38%Had 10%Want 52%

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

78%Love

22%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · 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

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate94

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

Longevityc 1 – 3 Poivres

Sillagec 1 – 3 Poivres

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value80

¤ Price value29

Category winnerc 1 – 3 PoivresBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

musky91%

woody83%

citrus74%

powdery65%

soft spicy56%

fruity100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

floral77%

aromatic69%

powdery61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, woody and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

Sichuan PepperPink PepperBlack Pepper

Heart2-4 hrs

Virginia CedarPatchouli

Base5-7 hrs

Muskoak moss

Top

PearSichuan PepperPine needlesGingerBlack PepperOlibanumPink Pepper

Heart

OsmanthusGeraniumCashmeranVioletLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineCedarClary Sage

Base

PeachSandalwoodVanillaMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesSichuan Pepper, Pink Pepper, Black Pepper and Virginia Cedar. Durations are only published for c 1 – 3 Poivres, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall80

Winter40

Day100

Night41

Spring100

Summer47

Fall27

Winter27

Day100

Night47

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men25

Unisex75

Women0

Casual 39%Work 35%Date 17%Party 10%

Men10

Unisex50

Women40

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,854

PerfumerVéronique Stambouli

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#50,212

PerfumerPhilippe Paparella-Paris

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerc 1 – 3 PoivresHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Unika c 1 - 3 Poivres strips away perfume clutter to focus on pure spice dynamics. The opening snaps with bright Sichuan pepper, sweet pink pepper berries, and sharp cracked black pepper. It tingles on the skin. You notice an instant burst of zesty grapefruit facets from the Sichuan oil rather than sticky citrus juice…

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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, c 1 – 3 Poivres or 6 Carnal Spirit?

c 1 – 3 Poivres takes 4 of 4 categories. c 1 – 3 Poivres is rated 4.78/5 from 9 votes; 6 Carnal Spirit is rated 3.77/5 from 40 votes. Choose c 1 – 3 Poivres for a fresh spicy and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose 6 Carnal Spirit for a fruity and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, c 1 – 3 Poivres or 6 Carnal Spirit?

c 1 – 3 Poivres lasts longest (c 1 – 3 Poivres 73/100, 6 Carnal Spirit 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, c 1 – 3 Poivres or 6 Carnal Spirit?

Projection is very close: c 1 – 3 Poivres 53/100, 6 Carnal Spirit 52/100 for sillage.

Do c 1 – 3 Poivres and 6 Carnal Spirit smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Sichuan Pepper, Pink Pepper, Black Pepper and Virginia Cedar.

Is c 1 – 3 Poivres or 6 Carnal Spirit better for summer or winter?

c 1 – 3 Poivres suits daytime wear; 6 Carnal Spirit suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in c 1 – 3 Poivres and 6 Carnal Spirit?

c 1 – 3 Poivres has top notes of Sichuan Pepper, Pink Pepper and Black Pepper, heart notes of Virginia Cedar and Patchouli, a base of Musk and oak moss. 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.