Bleu vs No 6 by Raphael
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
67%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Bleu takes 3 of 4 categories.
BleuChoose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, evening wear.
No 6 by RaphaelChoose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Bleu3/4
No 6 by Raphael1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Bleu
- Sillage & projection
- Bleu
- Value for money
- Bleu
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- No 6 by Raphael
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
BleuBotaniqueNo 6 by RaphaelMilton LloydWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split5.00/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%
4.60/ 5 · 15 votes
Have 31%Had 7%Want 61%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate100%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
2 votes · too few to score
60%Love
40%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
15 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityBleu
SillageBleu
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerBleuBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
citrus92%
fresh spicy84%
aromatic77%
warm spicy69%
green61%
citrus100%
fresh spicy92%
aromatic84%
woody77%
warm spicy69%
amber61%
Scent match67%Closely related · both citrus, woody and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
LemonGrapefruitMandarin OrangeMintWater Notes
Heart
NutmegGingerPepperJasmine
Base
VetiverCedarSandalwoodAmberPatchouli
Top
VetiverBlack PepperMandarin OrangeLemonMint
Heart
GrapefruitCedarGeraniumNutmegLabdanum
Base
IncenseCardamomPrecious WoodsMusk
InformationalShared notesLemon, Grapefruit, Mandarin Orange and Mint. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring0
Summer100
Fall0
Winter0
Day–
Night100
Spring63
Summer100
Fall75
Winter50
Day100
Night67
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#44,721
PerfumerArmando Alonzo
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#39,595
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerNo 6 by RaphaelHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBleu by Botanique kicks off with a sharp splash of lemon, tart grapefruit, and cool mint over watery accents. The opening feels clean and crisp, cutting through hot humid weather without smelling harsh or synthetic. As the initial citrus settles, prickly ginger and warm nutmeg add a subtle spice prickle to the middle …
Reviews →No 6 by Raphael by Milton Lloyd opens with an energetic burst of lemon, mandarin orange, and crisp mint, backed by a sharp kick of black pepper. As the bright citrus top recedes, cedar and geranium lend a clean, structured middle layer that feels fresh and office-ready. The base settles into dry incense, cardamom, pre…
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, Bleu or No 6 by Raphael?
Bleu takes 3 of 4 categories. Bleu is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes; No 6 by Raphael is rated 4.60/5 from 15 votes. Choose Bleu for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, evening wear. Choose No 6 by Raphael for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Bleu or No 6 by Raphael?
Bleu lasts longest (Bleu 80/100, No 6 by Raphael 77/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Bleu or No 6 by Raphael?
Bleu projects furthest (Bleu 75/100, No 6 by Raphael 69/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Bleu and No 6 by Raphael smell similar?
Closely related: a 67% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lemon, Grapefruit, Mandarin Orange and Mint.
Is Bleu or No 6 by Raphael better for summer or winter?
Bleu suits evening wear; No 6 by Raphael suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Bleu and No 6 by Raphael?
Bleu has top notes of Lemon, Grapefruit, Mandarin Orange and Mint, heart notes of Nutmeg, Ginger, Pepper and Jasmine, a base of Vetiver, Cedar, Sandalwood and Amber. No 6 by Raphael has top notes of Vetiver, Black Pepper, Mandarin Orange and Lemon, heart notes of Grapefruit, Cedar, Geranium and Nutmeg, a base of Incense, Cardamom, Precious Woods and Musk.
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