Original vs Extra Spicy Six-Eyed Scorpion Chilli Oil
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Two jars enter. Dinner wins either way.
Choosing between Six-Eyed Scorpion Original and Extra Spicy Crispy Chilli Oil is less about finding the “better” jar and more about understanding your preferred relationship with heat. Do you enjoy a warm nudge, or would you like dinner to make prolonged eye contact?
Both varieties share the brand’s foundation of fresh shallots, garlic, chilli, gluten-free soy sauce, dried shiitake and aromatic spices. Both are handmade, vegan, halal and coeliac-friendly. Both also bring crisp texture and rich umami—not merely heat.
Original Crispy Chilli Oil: flavour first
Original is rated 6 out of 10 by the maker and described as a mild kick. Its warmth builds gradually around crisp shallot, garlic, gochugaru, shiitake, Sichuan peppercorn and fragrant whole spices.
Choose Original if you are new to chilli crisp, share meals with mixed heat preferences or want one versatile jar for breakfast, lunch and dinner. It is excellent with eggs, dumplings, pizza, pasta, roast vegetables, salads and seafood.
It will still make its presence known. It simply does so with charm rather than a megaphone.
Extra Spicy: the confident option
Extra Spicy is rated 8 out of 10 and adds bird’s eye chillies to the familiar aromatic base. The heat builds and lingers, yet the crunchy shallot, garlic and umami notes remain central.
Choose Extra Spicy if ordinary chilli oil routinely leaves you asking, “Yes, but where is the chilli?” It is particularly good with noodles, fried rice, curries, dumplings, grilled meats and rich dishes that can comfortably carry more heat.
The quick comparison
| Feature | Original | Extra Spicy |
| Stated heat level | 6/10 | 8/10 |
| Overall character | Aromatic, savoury, gently fiery | Aromatic, savoury, hotter and longer-lasting |
| Best for | Everyday use and mixed households | Experienced chilli lovers |
| Added heat source | Chilli flakes and gochugaru | Chilli flakes, gochugaru and bird’s eye chillies |
| Easy starting point | Eggs, pizza and roast vegetables | Noodles, fried rice and curries |
Still cannot decide?
This is precisely why mixed packs exist. Keep Original available for the table and Extra Spicy for anyone who considers a warning label an invitation. Petits Trésors offers individual jars, XL formats and selected multipacks, subject to current availability.
Explore Six-Eyed Scorpion chilli oil online and arrange delivery straight to your door on the Mornington Peninsula or elsewhere in Australia.