Knize Sec vs No.16 Faded
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
25%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Knize Sec takes 5 of 5 categories.
Knize SecChoose it for a citrus and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
No.16 FadedChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Knize Sec5/5
No.16 Faded0/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Knize Sec
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Knize Sec
- Sillage & projection
- Knize Sec
- Value for money
- Knize Sec
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Knize Sec
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Knize SecKnizeNo.16 FadedArcadiaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.74/ 5 · 162 votes
Have 42%Had 10%Want 48%
3.73/ 5 · 11 votes
Have 32%Had 6%Want 62%
Category winnerKnize SecRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate43%Love
40%Like
3%Ok
13%Dislike
0%Hate
90 votes
27%Love
45%Like
0%Ok
27%Dislike
0%Hate
11 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityKnize Sec
SillageKnize Sec
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerKnize SecBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
amber92%
aromatic84%
smoky77%
leather69%
lavender61%
aromatic100%
woody92%
warm spicy84%
herbal77%
soft spicy69%
earthy61%
Scent match25%Clearly different · both aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
OrangeCitrusesAmalfi LemonCoriander
Heart
LavenderJasmineSagePetitgrain
Base
IncenseLeatherAmberMusk
Top
CorianderCardamomBrazilian RosewoodCinnamon
Heart
SageLeatherRoseHedione
Base
Cypriol Oil or NagarmothaPatchouliIncenseMuskTobaccoAmber
InformationalShared notesCoriander, Sage, Incense and Leather. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring56
Summer28
Fall100
Winter67
Day100
Night45
Spring100
Summer50
Fall100
Winter75
Day100
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#11,935
PerfumerFrancois Coty, Vincent Roubert
Launched—
Reviews18
Overall rank#61,618
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerKnize SecHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotKnize Sec is an aromatic woody fragrance that leans into dry citrus and smoky leather. Launched in 1985 as a sharper, more restrained relative to the classic Knize Ten, it emphasizes a crisp coriander and lemon opening over a base of incense and musk. It offers a refined, professional scent profile suitable for daily …
Reviews →No.16 Faded leans dry, aromatic and gently smoky, opening with cardamom, coriander and cinnamon over a woody rosewood lift. As it settles, sage, leather and rose soften the spice, while patchouli, incense, tobacco and amber give it an earthy, worn-in finish. This is a good fit if you like woody spicy scents with a her…
Reviews →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, Knize Sec or No.16 Faded?
Knize Sec takes 5 of 5 categories. Knize Sec is rated 3.74/5 from 162 votes; No.16 Faded is rated 3.73/5 from 11 votes. Choose Knize Sec for a citrus and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose No.16 Faded for a aromatic and woody character. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Knize Sec or No.16 Faded?
Knize Sec lasts longest (Knize Sec 71/100, No.16 Faded 67/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Knize Sec or No.16 Faded?
Knize Sec projects furthest (Knize Sec 61/100, No.16 Faded 54/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Knize Sec and No.16 Faded smell similar?
Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic accords. Common notes include Coriander, Sage, Incense and Leather.
Is Knize Sec or No.16 Faded better for summer or winter?
Knize Sec suits daytime wear; No.16 Faded suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Knize Sec and No.16 Faded?
Knize Sec has top notes of Orange, Citruses, Amalfi Lemon and Coriander, heart notes of Lavender, Jasmine, Sage and Petitgrain, a base of Incense, Leather, Amber and Musk. No.16 Faded has top notes of Coriander, Cardamom, Brazilian Rosewood and Cinnamon, heart notes of Sage, Leather, Rose and Hedione, a base of Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Patchouli, Incense and Musk.
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