Fragrance comparison

Century XVI vs Ramsés II

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 19 ratings analysed

Century XVI

The Dua Brand

2.836 votes

Rank #62,794 WoodyWhiskey

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Ramsés II

Atelier Segall & Barutti

4.3113 votes

Rank #42,001 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ramsés II 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.
Ramsés II
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Century XVI1/4

Ramsés II3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Century XVIThe Dua Brand

Ramsés IIAtelier Segall & Barutti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.83/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 61%Had 17%Want 22%

4.31/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 29%Had 10%Want 60%

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

54%Love

23%Like

23%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate46

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityRamsés II

SillageRamsés II

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value69

¤ Price value52

Category winnerCentury XVIBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

whiskey92%

warm spicy84%

leather77%

amber69%

white floral61%

woody100%

warm spicy88%

amber77%

whiskey65%

cinnamon53%

powdery42%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and whiskey

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

WhiskeyBergamotTarragonRosemaryCypressTangerineCorianderSage

Heart

CinnamonSpicesWoodsy NotesSaffronLily-of-the-ValleyNutmegVioletBlue Lotus

Base

AmberSandalwoodPatchouliTobaccoCambodian OudVetiverCedarMusk

InformationalShared notesWhiskey, Saffron, Cedar and Amber. 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

Spring60

Summer40

Fall100

Winter90

Day27

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

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

Men77

Unisex15

Women8

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#62,794

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#42,001

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerRamsés IIHigher 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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Ramsés II by Atelier Segall & Barutti opens with a sharp burst of boozy whiskey, crisp cypress, and bitter bergamot. As the initial freshness recedes, a dense heart of dry cinnamon, saffron, and nutmeg takes over, anchored by earthy patchouli and rich woodsy notes. The base settles into dark Cambodian oud, smoky tobac…

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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 Ramsés II?

Ramsés II takes 3 of 4 categories. Century XVI is rated 2.83/5 from 6 votes; Ramsés II is rated 4.31/5 from 13 votes. Choose Century XVI for a woody and whiskey character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Ramsés II for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Century XVI or Ramsés II?

Ramsés II lasts longest (Ramsés II 65/100, Century XVI 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Century XVI or Ramsés II?

Ramsés II projects furthest (Ramsés II 48/100, Century XVI 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Century XVI and Ramsés II smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and whiskey accords. Common notes include Whiskey, Saffron, Cedar and Amber.

Is Century XVI or Ramsés II better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Century XVI and Ramsés II?

Century XVI features Whiskey, Saffron, Jasmine, Leather and Cedar. Ramsés II has top notes of Whiskey, Bergamot, Tarragon and Rosemary, heart notes of Cinnamon, Spices, Woodsy Notes and Saffron, a base of Amber, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Tobacco.