Fragrance comparison

Century XVI vs 6 Carnal Spirit

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 46 ratings analysed

Century XVI

The Dua Brand

2.836 votes

Rank #62,822 WoodyWhiskey

Full profile Similar & dupes

18%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

6 Carnal Spirit

Spiritum

3.7740 votes

Rank #49,538 FruityFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

6 Carnal Spirit takes 3 of 4 categories.

Century XVI
Choose it for a woody and whiskey character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
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 XVI1/4

6 Carnal Spirit3/4

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

Century XVIThe Dua Brand

6 Carnal SpiritSpiritum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.83/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 61%Had 17%Want 22%

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

17%Love

17%Like

33%Ok

0%Dislike

33%Hate

6 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

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate46

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

Longevity6 Carnal Spirit

Sillage6 Carnal Spirit

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value69

¤ Price value29

Category winnerCentury XVIBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

whiskey92%

warm spicy84%

leather77%

amber69%

white floral61%

fruity100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

floral77%

aromatic69%

powdery61%

Scent match18%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

WhiskeySaffronJasmineLeatherCedarAmberAgarwoodVanillaHoneyRoseFigCinnamon

No top / heart / base split published

Top

PearSichuan PepperPine needlesGingerBlack PepperOlibanumPink Pepper

Heart

OsmanthusGeraniumCashmeranVioletLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineCedarClary Sage

Base

PeachSandalwoodVanillaMuskAmber

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day32

Night100

Spring100

Summer47

Fall27

Winter27

Day100

Night47

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

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

Men10

Unisex50

Women40

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#62,822

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#49,538

PerfumerPhilippe Paparella-Paris

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winner6 Carnal SpiritHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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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, Century XVI or 6 Carnal Spirit?

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

Which lasts longer, Century XVI or 6 Carnal Spirit?

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

Which projects more, Century XVI or 6 Carnal Spirit?

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

Do Century XVI and 6 Carnal Spirit smell similar?

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

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

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

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

Century XVI features Whiskey, Saffron, Jasmine, Leather and Cedar. 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.