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Endymion vs No 6 by Raphael

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

Updated 2,285 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No 6 by Raphael takes 4 of 5 categories.

  • Endymion

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

  • No 6 by Raphael

    Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Endymion1/5
No 6 by Raphael4/5
Ratings & consensus
No 6 by Raphael
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
No 6 by Raphael
Sillage & projection
No 6 by Raphael
Value for money
No 6 by Raphael
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Endymion

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
EndymionPenhaligon's
No 6 by RaphaelMilton Lloyd
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.91/ 5 · 2,270 votes
Have 77%Had 23%Want 0%
4.60/ 5 · 15 votes
Have 31%Had 7%Want 61%
Category winnerNo 6 by RaphaelRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
43%Love
40%Like
8%Ok
8%Dislike
1%Hate

1,800 votes

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
⏱ Longevity62
〰 Sillage52
♥ Love / hate79
⏱ Longevity77
〰 Sillage69
♥ Love / hate90
Category winners

LongevityNo 6 by Raphael

SillageNo 6 by Raphael

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value42
¤ Price value86
Category winnerNo 6 by RaphaelBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
aromatic100%
fresh spicy92%
warm spicy84%
lavender77%
citrus69%
woody61%
citrus100%
fresh spicy92%
aromatic84%
woody77%
warm spicy69%
amber61%
Scent match62%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
LavenderBergamotSageMandarin Orange
Heart
CoffeeGeranium
Base
LeatherCardamonSandalwoodVetiverNutmegMyrhhBlack PepperMusk
Top
VetiverBlack PepperMandarin OrangeLemonMint
Heart
GrapefruitCedarGeraniumNutmegLabdanum
Base
IncenseCardamomPrecious WoodsMusk
InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Geranium, Vetiver and Nutmeg. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter71
Day–
Night–
Spring63
Summer100
Fall75
Winter50
Day100
Night67
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men72
Unisex25
Women3
Men64
Unisex18
Women18
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,503

PerfumerFragrance Resources

Launched—

Reviews294

Overall rank#39,783

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerEndymionHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Endymion opens with brisk lavender, bergamot and sage, then settles into a smoother mix of soft leather, woods and a faintly bitter coffee nuance. It reads as polished, romantic and quietly masculine rather than loud. Most wearers seem to treat it as an intimate, barbershop-leaning scent with a refined drydown. If you…

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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…

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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, Endymion or No 6 by Raphael?

No 6 by Raphael takes 4 of 5 categories. Endymion is rated 3.91/5 from 2,270 votes; No 6 by Raphael is rated 4.60/5 from 15 votes. Choose Endymion for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose No 6 by Raphael for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Endymion or No 6 by Raphael?

No 6 by Raphael lasts longest (No 6 by Raphael 77/100, Endymion 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Endymion or No 6 by Raphael?

No 6 by Raphael projects furthest (No 6 by Raphael 69/100, Endymion 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Endymion and No 6 by Raphael smell similar?

Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Geranium, Vetiver and Nutmeg.

Is Endymion or No 6 by Raphael better for summer or winter?

No 6 by Raphael suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Endymion and No 6 by Raphael?

Endymion has top notes of Lavender, Bergamot, Sage and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Coffee and Geranium, a base of Leather, Cardamon, Sandalwood and Vetiver. 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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