Fragrance comparison

Kardigan vs No 6 by Raphael

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 18 ratings analysed

Kardigan

L'Orientale Fragrances

4.333 votes

Rank #40,925 WoodyAromatic

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66%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

No 6 by Raphael

Milton Lloyd

4.6015 votes

Rank #35,271 CitrusFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No 6 by Raphael takes 3 of 4 categories.

Kardigan
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.
No 6 by Raphael
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Kardigan1/4

No 6 by Raphael3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Kardigan
Sillage & projection: No 6 by Raphael
Value for money: No 6 by Raphael
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

KardiganL'Orientale Fragrances

No 6 by RaphaelMilton Lloyd

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 21%Had 7%Want 71%

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 hate

33%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 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

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate90

Category winners

LongevityKardigan

SillageNo 6 by Raphael

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value86

Category winnerNo 6 by RaphaelBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

amber77%

citrus69%

musky61%

citrus100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

amber61%

Scent match66%Closely related · both woody, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Calabrian bergamotPink PepperGrapefruitLemonMint

Heart2-4 hrs

Iso E SuperPatchouliLavenderGeraniumJasmineVetiverNutmegGinger

Base6-8+ hrs

SandalwoodWhite MuskAmbroxanIncenseCedar

Top

VetiverBlack PepperMandarin OrangeLemonMint

Heart

GrapefruitCedarGeraniumNutmegLabdanum

Base

IncenseCardamomPrecious WoodsMusk

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Lemon, Mint and Geranium. Durations are only published for Kardigan, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer25

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night73

Spring63

Summer100

Fall75

Winter50

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

Work 35%Casual 31%Date 20%Party 15%

Men64

Unisex18

Women18

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#40,925

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#35,271

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerNo 6 by RaphaelHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Kardigan by L'Orientale Fragrances brings a crisp, energetic start built around tart lemon, grapefruit, and sharp pink pepper. You get a quick two-minute burst of alcohol before the citrus oils grip your skin. Fresh mint cuts right through the warmth, pulling the blend into a clean aromatic lane. The heart unfolds wit…

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…

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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, Kardigan or No 6 by Raphael?

No 6 by Raphael takes 3 of 4 categories. Kardigan is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes; No 6 by Raphael is rated 4.60/5 from 15 votes. Choose Kardigan for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose No 6 by Raphael for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Kardigan or No 6 by Raphael?

Kardigan lasts longest (Kardigan 80/100, No 6 by Raphael 77/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Kardigan or No 6 by Raphael?

No 6 by Raphael projects furthest (No 6 by Raphael 69/100, Kardigan 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Kardigan and No 6 by Raphael smell similar?

Closely related: a 66% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Lemon, Mint and Geranium.

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

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

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

Kardigan has top notes of Calabrian bergamot, Pink Pepper, Grapefruit and Lemon, heart notes of Iso E Super, Patchouli, Lavender and Geranium, a base of Sandalwood, White Musk, Ambroxan 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.