Fragrance comparison

Golden Chypre vs No 6 by Raphael

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 206 ratings analysed

Golden Chypre

Grossmith

4.30191 votes

Rank #9,424 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

65%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

No 6 by Raphael

Milton Lloyd

4.6015 votes

Rank #37,429 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No 6 by Raphael takes 4 of 5 categories.

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

Golden Chypre1/5

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: Golden Chypre

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Golden ChypreGrossmith

No 6 by RaphaelMilton Lloyd

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.30/ 5 · 191 votes

Have 35%Had 17%Want 48%

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

53%Love

33%Like

5%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

191 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

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate90

Category winners

LongevityNo 6 by Raphael

SillageNo 6 by Raphael

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value23

¤ Price value86

Category winnerNo 6 by RaphaelBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

woody77%

rose69%

warm spicy61%

citrus100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

amber61%

Scent match65%Closely related · both fresh spicy, citrus and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

BergamotOrangeNutmegCardamom

Heart3 to 4 hours

GeraniumVetiverRosePatchouliHeliotrope

Base5 to 7 hours

Woody NotesMuskAmberLabdanum

Top

VetiverBlack PepperMandarin OrangeLemonMint

Heart

GrapefruitCedarGeraniumNutmegLabdanum

Base

IncenseCardamomPrecious WoodsMusk

InformationalShared notesNutmeg, Cardamom, Geranium and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Golden Chypre, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer60

Fall100

Winter44

Day100

Night61

Spring63

Summer100

Fall75

Winter50

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men5

Unisex71

Women24

Men64

Unisex18

Women18

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,424

PerfumerTrevor Nicholl

Launched—

Reviews20

Overall rank#37,429

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerGolden ChypreHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Golden Chypre by Grossmith delivers an invigorating twist on traditional botanical compositions. It opens with sharp bergamot and sweet orange, balanced immediately by the dry heat of cardamom and nutmeg. As the bright citrus top settles, an aromatic heart emerges through crisp geranium, velvety rose, and powdery heli…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Golden Chypre or No 6 by Raphael?

No 6 by Raphael takes 4 of 5 categories. Golden Chypre is rated 4.30/5 from 191 votes; No 6 by Raphael is rated 4.60/5 from 15 votes. Choose Golden Chypre for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. 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, Golden Chypre or No 6 by Raphael?

No 6 by Raphael lasts longest (No 6 by Raphael 77/100, Golden Chypre 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Golden Chypre or No 6 by Raphael?

No 6 by Raphael projects furthest (No 6 by Raphael 69/100, Golden Chypre 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Golden Chypre and No 6 by Raphael smell similar?

Closely related: a 65% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Nutmeg, Cardamom, Geranium and Vetiver.

Is Golden Chypre or No 6 by Raphael better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Golden Chypre and No 6 by Raphael?

Golden Chypre has top notes of Bergamot, Orange, Nutmeg and Cardamom, heart notes of Geranium, Vetiver, Rose and Patchouli, a base of Woody Notes, Musk, Amber and Labdanum. 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.