Fragrance comparison

Century XVI vs Fantastico

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 9 ratings analysed

Century XVI

The Dua Brand

2.836 votes

Rank #62,794 WoodyWhiskey

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

2 wins

Fantastico

I Profumi Del Marmo

3.333 votes

Rank #55,832 WoodySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fantastico takes 2 of 4 categories.

Century XVI
Choose it for a woody and whiskey character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Fantastico
Choose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Century XVI1/4

Fantastico2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Century XVI
Sillage & projection: Fantastico
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Tie
Fragranxe ranking: Fantastico

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Century XVIThe Dua Brand

FantasticoI Profumi Del Marmo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.83/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 61%Had 17%Want 22%

3.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 8%Had 4%Want 88%

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

0%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate46

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate58

Category winners

LongevityCentury XVI

SillageFantastico

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value69

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

whiskey92%

warm spicy84%

leather77%

amber69%

white floral61%

woody100%

sweet92%

powdery84%

citrus77%

warm spicy69%

aromatic61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

WhiskeySaffronJasmineLeatherCedarAmberAgarwoodVanillaHoneyRoseFigCinnamon

No top / heart / base split published

Top15-30 mins

BergamotLimeOrangeMandarin OrangePink PepperCorianderNutmegCinnamon

Heart2-4 hrs

RoseIrisOrchidJasmineLavenderGeraniumOsmanthus

Base7-10 hrs

VanillaLeatherHoneyCedarSandalwoodPatchouliBenzoinIncense

Category winnerTieSame dry-down length

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day32

Night100

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day39

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

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

Not enough votes yet

Date 38%Party 27%Casual 19%Work 16%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#62,794

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#55,832

PerfumerArturetto Landi

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerFantasticoHigher 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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Fantastico by I Profumi Del Marmo opens with a bright burst of sweet orange, tart lime, and ripe raspberry dusted in warm cinnamon. As the energetic citrus sparkle mellows, the fragrance reveals a rich bouquet of velvety rose, powdery iris, and soft lavender. The real weight of the composition lives in its complex bas…

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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 Fantastico?

Fantastico takes 2 of 4 categories. Century XVI is rated 2.83/5 from 6 votes; Fantastico is rated 3.33/5 from 3 votes. Choose Century XVI for a woody and whiskey character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Fantastico for a woody and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Century XVI or Fantastico?

Century XVI lasts longest (Century XVI 60/100, Fantastico 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Century XVI or Fantastico?

Fantastico projects furthest (Fantastico 50/100, Century XVI 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Century XVI and Fantastico smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Leather, Cedar and Vanilla.

Is Century XVI or Fantastico better for summer or winter?

Century XVI suits evening wear; Fantastico suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Century XVI and Fantastico?

Century XVI features Whiskey, Saffron, Jasmine, Leather and Cedar. Fantastico has top notes of Bergamot, Lime, Orange and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Rose, Iris, Orchid and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Leather, Honey and Cedar.