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ARA(GON) vs No. 6 Hyssop

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

Updated 33 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No. 6 Hyssop takes 3 of 4 categories.

  • ARA(GON)

    Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • No. 6 Hyssop

    Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

ARA(GON)1/4
No. 6 Hyssop3/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
No. 6 Hyssop
Sillage & projection
No. 6 Hyssop
Value for money
No. 6 Hyssop
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
ARA(GON)

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
ARA(GON)Mallo
No. 6 HyssopPhotogenics + Co
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.97/ 5 · 31 votes
Have 36%Had 3%Want 61%
4.00/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 40%Had 0%Want 60%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
58%Love
13%Like
6%Ok
13%Dislike
10%Hate

31 votes

0%Love
100%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity84
〰 Sillage70
♥ Love / hate74
⏱ Longevity100
〰 Sillage100
♥ Love / hate75
Category winners

LongevityNo. 6 Hyssop

SillageNo. 6 Hyssop

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value58
¤ Price value75
Category winnerNo. 6 HyssopBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
aromatic100%
fresh spicy83%
herbal65%
woody48%
floral30%
aromatic100%
fresh spicy90%
warm spicy80%
woody70%
green60%
lavender50%
Scent match55%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

No top / heart / base split published

Top
MintCardamomHyssop
Heart
BasilClovesJasmineCypress
Base
LavenderThymeCedar
InformationalShared notesBasil, Lavender, Thyme and Cypress. Durations are only published for ARA(GON), so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer62
Fall92
Winter62
Day100
Night70
Spring100
Summer100
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men46
Unisex54
Women0
Men0
Unisex100
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#39,454

PerfumerAntonio Lasheras

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#65,481

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerARA(GON)Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

ARA(GON) by Mallo captures the wild flora of Spain's Aragon region through a distinct aromatic fougere structure. Crafted by perfumer Antonio Lasheras, the composition centers on regional botanical extracts rather than standard commercial citrus. An aromatic wave of lavender, artemisia, and sweet basil opens the scent…

Reviews →

No. 6 Hyssop by Photogenics + Co is a crisp, aromatic scent that balances herbal freshness with soft woody undertones. Launched in 2019, it features a prominent opening of cool mint and cardamom, transitioning into a textured heart of basil and cypress. It is a versatile choice for anyone seeking a clean, grounded fra…

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, ARA(GON) or No. 6 Hyssop?

No. 6 Hyssop takes 3 of 4 categories. ARA(GON) is rated 3.97/5 from 31 votes; No. 6 Hyssop is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose ARA(GON) for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose No. 6 Hyssop for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, ARA(GON) or No. 6 Hyssop?

No. 6 Hyssop lasts longest (No. 6 Hyssop 100/100, ARA(GON) 84/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, ARA(GON) or No. 6 Hyssop?

No. 6 Hyssop projects furthest (No. 6 Hyssop 100/100, ARA(GON) 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Do ARA(GON) and No. 6 Hyssop smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Basil, Lavender, Thyme and Cypress.

Is ARA(GON) or No. 6 Hyssop better for summer or winter?

ARA(GON) suits daytime wear; No. 6 Hyssop suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in ARA(GON) and No. 6 Hyssop?

ARA(GON) features Sainfoins, Basil, Cumin, Rosemary and Lavender. No. 6 Hyssop has top notes of Mint, Cardamom and Hyssop, heart notes of Basil, Cloves, Jasmine and Cypress, a base of Lavender, Thyme and Cedar.

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