Fragrance comparison

Athenaeum vs The Sixth

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 311 ratings analysed

6 wins

Athenaeum

Jorum Studio

3.95192 votes

Rank #30,410 WoodyGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

The Sixth

Vyrao

3.82119 votes

Rank #18,854 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Athenaeum takes 6 of 7 categories.

Athenaeum
Choose it for a woody and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.
The Sixth
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Athenaeum6/7

The Sixth1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AthenaeumJorum Studio

The SixthVyrao

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.95/ 5 · 192 votes

Have 29%Had 8%Want 63%

3.82/ 5 · 119 votes

Have 36%Had 6%Want 57%

Category winnerAthenaeumRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

33%Like

13%Ok

10%Dislike

4%Hate

192 votes

29%Love

38%Like

21%Ok

8%Dislike

3%Hate

119 votes

Category winnerAthenaeumMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage41

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityAthenaeum

SillageAthenaeum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value57

¤ Price value31

Category winnerAthenaeumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

green92%

honey84%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy69%

patchouli61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy88%

woody77%

green65%

fresh53%

fruity42%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BeeswaxLavenderHoneyFennelApple

Heart

HayNeroliHyacinth

Base

InkPatchouliGurjan balsamLeatherOak

Top

Angelica RootWormwoodJuniper BerriesGentiana

Heart

FennelAppleBasilPeppermintRosemary

Base

Balsam FirCedarOakOakmossPatchouli

InformationalShared notesFennel, Apple, Patchouli and Oak. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring85

Summer60

Fall100

Winter52

Day100

Night48

Spring100

Summer80

Fall0

Winter25

Day–

Night–

Category winnerAthenaeumMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men14

Unisex80

Women6

Men13

Unisex66

Women21

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,410

PerfumerEuan McCall

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#18,854

PerfumerMeabh McCurtin

Launched—

Reviews13

Category winnerThe SixthHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Athenaeum by Jorum Studio captures the scent of a dry Scottish library in mid-summer. Grounded in wild lavender and warm beeswax, it slowly settles into a paper-and-ink aroma that recalls the solitude of rural pastures and old books.

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Vyrao The Sixth opens with crushed basil, sharp fennel, and cooling peppermint, delivering an immediate rush of garden herbs. As the initial brightness softens, crisp apple and bitter gentian emerge over a quiet base of cedar and oakmoss. It suits warm spring mornings and low-key daytime wear when you want a clean, gr…

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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, Athenaeum or The Sixth?

Athenaeum takes 6 of 7 categories. Athenaeum is rated 3.95/5 from 192 votes; The Sixth is rated 3.82/5 from 119 votes. Choose Athenaeum for a woody and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose The Sixth for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Athenaeum or The Sixth?

Athenaeum lasts longest (Athenaeum 71/100, The Sixth 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Athenaeum or The Sixth?

Athenaeum projects furthest (Athenaeum 58/100, The Sixth 41/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Athenaeum and The Sixth smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and green accords. Common notes include Fennel, Apple, Patchouli and Oak.

Is Athenaeum or The Sixth better for summer or winter?

For summer, The Sixth is the stronger pick. For winter, Athenaeum is the stronger pick. Athenaeum suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Athenaeum and The Sixth?

Athenaeum has top notes of Beeswax, Lavender, Honey and Fennel, heart notes of Hay, Neroli and Hyacinth, a base of Ink, Patchouli, Gurjan balsam and Leather. The Sixth has top notes of Angelica Root, Wormwood, Juniper Berries and Gentiana, heart notes of Fennel, Apple, Basil and Peppermint, a base of Balsam Fir, Cedar, Oak and Oakmoss.