Fragrance comparison

Grace vs Century XVI

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 13 ratings analysed

4 wins

Grace

Moudon

4.867 votes

Rank #30,717 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

Century XVI

The Dua Brand

2.836 votes

Rank #69,426 WoodyWhiskey

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Grace takes 4 of 5 categories.

Grace
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Century XVI
Choose it for a woody and whiskey character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Grace4/5

Century XVI0/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

GraceMoudon

Century XVIThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.86/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 22%Had 0%Want 78%

2.83/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 61%Had 17%Want 22%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

86%Love

14%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

17%Love

17%Like

33%Ok

0%Dislike

33%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity91

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate96

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate46

Category winners

LongevityGrace

SillageGrace

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value71

¤ Price value69

Category winnerGraceBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

woody92%

amber84%

sweet77%

soft spicy69%

oud61%

woody100%

whiskey92%

warm spicy84%

leather77%

amber69%

white floral61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Pink PepperSaffronNutmegCinnamon

Heart2-4 hrs

RoseJasmine

Base8-12 hrs

Tonka BeanSandalwoodAgarwoodAmberCedarwoodVanilla

Notes

WhiskeySaffronJasmineLeatherCedarAmberAgarwoodVanillaHoneyRoseFigCinnamon

No top / heart / base split published

Category winnerTieSame dry-down length

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer33

Fall100

Winter100

Day40

Night100

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex38

Women13

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,717

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#69,426

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerGraceHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Grace by Moudon feels like stepping out on a crisp autumn evening wrapped in a heavy wool coat, carrying a fresh cup of spiced tea. The fragrance immediately hits with warm cinnamon, golden saffron, and a crackle of pink pepper that feels lively rather than sharp. As the heat of the spices settles, sweet rose and soft…

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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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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, Grace or Century XVI?

Grace takes 4 of 5 categories. Grace is rated 4.86/5 from 7 votes; Century XVI is rated 2.83/5 from 6 votes. Choose Grace for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Century XVI for a woody and whiskey character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Grace or Century XVI?

Grace lasts longest (Grace 91/100, Century XVI 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Grace or Century XVI?

Grace projects furthest (Grace 75/100, Century XVI 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Grace and Century XVI smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Saffron, Cinnamon, Rose and Jasmine.

Is Grace or Century XVI better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Grace and Century XVI?

Grace has top notes of Pink Pepper, Saffron, Nutmeg and Cinnamon, heart notes of Rose and Jasmine, a base of Tonka Bean, Sandalwood, Agarwood and Amber. Century XVI features Whiskey, Saffron, Jasmine, Leather and Cedar.