Fragrance comparison

Il Velo di Maia vs 6 Carnal Spirit

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 41 ratings analysed

2 wins

Il Velo di Maia

Aulentissima

5.001 votes

Rank #46,878 AmberViolet

Full profile Similar & dupes

21%scent match

Clearly different

6 Carnal Spirit

Spiritum

3.7740 votes

Rank #48,160 FruityFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Il Velo di Maia takes 2 of 3 categories.

Il Velo di Maia
Choose it for a amber and violet character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.
6 Carnal Spirit
Choose it for a fruity and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Il Velo di Maia2/3

6 Carnal Spirit1/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Il Velo di MaiaAulentissima

6 Carnal SpiritSpiritum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

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

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · 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

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

Longevity6 Carnal Spirit

SillageIl Velo di Maia

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value29

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

violet83%

powdery65%

soft spicy48%

fresh spicy30%

fruity100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

floral77%

aromatic69%

powdery61%

Scent match21%Clearly different · both powdery and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

VioletPink Pepper

Heart

Olibanum

Base

Amber

Top

PearSichuan PepperPine needlesGingerBlack PepperOlibanumPink Pepper

Heart

OsmanthusGeraniumCashmeranVioletLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineCedarClary Sage

Base

PeachSandalwoodVanillaMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesViolet, Pink Pepper, Olibanum and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer47

Fall27

Winter27

Day100

Night47

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex0

Women50

Men10

Unisex50

Women40

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#46,878

PerfumerGiovanni Festa

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#48,160

PerfumerPhilippe Paparella-Paris

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerIl Velo di MaiaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Il Velo di Maia by Aulentissima presents a thoughtful balance between floral grace and resinous depth. Opening with a crisp, spicy violet, it shifts into a warm olibanum heart that sits close to the skin. This unisex fragrance excels in cooler weather, offering a refined, powdery presence that feels at home in an offi…

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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, Il Velo di Maia or 6 Carnal Spirit?

Il Velo di Maia takes 2 of 3 categories. Il Velo di Maia is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; 6 Carnal Spirit is rated 3.77/5 from 40 votes. Choose Il Velo di Maia for a amber and violet character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose 6 Carnal Spirit for a fruity and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Il Velo di Maia or 6 Carnal Spirit?

6 Carnal Spirit lasts longest (6 Carnal Spirit 67/100, Il Velo di Maia 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Il Velo di Maia or 6 Carnal Spirit?

Il Velo di Maia projects furthest (Il Velo di Maia 75/100, 6 Carnal Spirit 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Il Velo di Maia and 6 Carnal Spirit smell similar?

Clearly different: a 21% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Violet, Pink Pepper, Olibanum and Amber.

Is Il Velo di Maia or 6 Carnal Spirit better for summer or winter?

Il Velo di Maia suits day or night wear; 6 Carnal Spirit suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Il Velo di Maia and 6 Carnal Spirit?

Il Velo di Maia has top notes of Violet and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Olibanum, a base of Amber. 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.