Fragrance comparison

Contemporary vs 6 Carnal Spirit

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 238 ratings analysed

6 wins

Contemporary

Clive Christian

4.31198 votes

Rank #25,723 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

6 Carnal Spirit

Spiritum

3.7740 votes

Rank #51,466 FruityFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Contemporary takes 6 of 7 categories.

Contemporary
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.
6 Carnal Spirit
Choose it for a fruity and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Contemporary6/7

6 Carnal Spirit1/7

Ratings & consensus: Contemporary
Community sentiment: Contemporary
Longevity: Contemporary
Sillage & projection: Contemporary
Value for money: 6 Carnal Spirit
Versatility: Contemporary
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Contemporary

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ContemporaryClive Christian

6 Carnal SpiritSpiritum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.31/ 5 · 198 votes

Have 43%Had 10%Want 47%

3.77/ 5 · 40 votes

Have 18%Had 21%Want 61%

Category winnerContemporaryRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

56%Love

28%Like

8%Ok

6%Dislike

2%Hate

198 votes

40%Love

25%Like

18%Ok

8%Dislike

10%Hate

40 votes

Category winnerContemporaryMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityContemporary

SillageContemporary

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value23

¤ Price value29

Category winner6 Carnal SpiritBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

woody90%

mossy80%

aromatic70%

powdery60%

violet50%

fruity100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

floral77%

aromatic69%

powdery61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 60 minutes

GeraniumBlackberryVioletBlack Pepper

Heart3 to 4 hours

CedarNutmeg

Base4 to 7 hours

MossMalt

Top

PearSichuan PepperPine needlesGingerBlack PepperOlibanumPink Pepper

Heart

OsmanthusGeraniumCashmeranVioletLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineCedarClary Sage

Base

PeachSandalwoodVanillaMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesGeranium, Violet, Black Pepper and Cedar. Durations are only published for Contemporary, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring94

Summer100

Fall75

Winter49

Day100

Night70

Spring100

Summer47

Fall27

Winter27

Day100

Night47

Category winnerContemporaryMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men55

Unisex34

Women11

Men10

Unisex50

Women40

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,723

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#51,466

PerfumerPhilippe Paparella-Paris

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerContemporaryHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Contemporary by Clive Christian takes the traditional aromatic fougere framework and gives it a sharper, fruitier edge. The scent opens with a burst of tart blackberry and crisp geranium, dusted with pungent black pepper and clean, slightly powdery violet. As the tart fruit settles, warm nutmeg and dry cedar take over…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Contemporary or 6 Carnal Spirit?

Contemporary takes 6 of 7 categories. Contemporary is rated 4.31/5 from 198 votes; 6 Carnal Spirit is rated 3.77/5 from 40 votes. Choose Contemporary for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose 6 Carnal Spirit for a fruity and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Contemporary or 6 Carnal Spirit?

Contemporary lasts longest (Contemporary 76/100, 6 Carnal Spirit 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Contemporary or 6 Carnal Spirit?

Contemporary projects furthest (Contemporary 61/100, 6 Carnal Spirit 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Contemporary and 6 Carnal Spirit smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Geranium, Violet, Black Pepper and Cedar.

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

For summer, Contemporary is the stronger pick. For winter, Contemporary is the stronger pick. Contemporary suits daytime wear; 6 Carnal Spirit suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Contemporary and 6 Carnal Spirit?

Contemporary has top notes of Geranium, Blackberry, Violet and Black Pepper, heart notes of Cedar and Nutmeg, a base of Moss and Malt. 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.