Il Roso vs No 6 by Raphael
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
29%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Il Roso takes 3 of 5 categories.
Il RosoChoose it for a rose and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.
No 6 by RaphaelChoose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Il Roso3/5
No 6 by Raphael2/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Il Roso
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Il Roso
- Sillage & projection
- No 6 by Raphael
- Value for money
- No 6 by Raphael
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Il Roso
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Il RosoILMIN ParfumsNo 6 by RaphaelMilton LloydWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.93/ 5 · 14 votes
Have 28%Had 6%Want 66%
4.60/ 5 · 15 votes
Have 31%Had 7%Want 61%
Category winnerIl RosoRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate93%Love
7%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
14 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
LongevityIl Roso
SillageNo 6 by Raphael
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNo 6 by RaphaelBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothrose100%
citrus92%
musky84%
powdery77%
floral69%
amber61%
citrus100%
fresh spicy92%
aromatic84%
woody77%
warm spicy69%
amber61%
Scent match29%Clearly different · both citrus and amber
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
BergamotMandarin OrangeRhubarb
Heart
RoseJasmineNutmeg
Base
White MuskCedarAmberIncenseVanillaVetiver
Top
VetiverBlack PepperMandarin OrangeLemonMint
Heart
GrapefruitCedarGeraniumNutmegLabdanum
Base
IncenseCardamomPrecious WoodsMusk
InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Nutmeg, Cedar and Incense. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer100
Fall75
Winter50
Day100
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#35,451
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#39,427
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerIl RosoHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotIl Roso is a bright rose-fruity scent with a crisp citrus opening, a tart rhubarb twist, and a soft musky, powdery base. It usually reads feminine and polished, with enough amber, woods, and incense underneath to keep the floral heart from feeling too airy or overly sweet.
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, Il Roso or No 6 by Raphael?
Il Roso takes 3 of 5 categories. Il Roso is rated 4.93/5 from 14 votes; No 6 by Raphael is rated 4.60/5 from 15 votes. Choose Il Roso for a rose and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose No 6 by Raphael for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Il Roso or No 6 by Raphael?
Il Roso lasts longest (Il Roso 80/100, No 6 by Raphael 77/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Il Roso or No 6 by Raphael?
Projection is very close: No 6 by Raphael 69/100, Il Roso 67/100 for sillage.
Do Il Roso and No 6 by Raphael smell similar?
Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and amber accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Nutmeg, Cedar and Incense.
Is Il Roso or No 6 by Raphael better for summer or winter?
Il Roso suits day or night wear; No 6 by Raphael suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Il Roso and No 6 by Raphael?
Il Roso has top notes of Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Rhubarb, heart notes of Rose, Jasmine and Nutmeg, a base of White Musk, Cedar, Amber and Incense. 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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