Fragrance comparison

M6 vs Kawkab

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 47 ratings analysed

Michael Cinco

4.205 votes

Rank #56,534 WoodyOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Kawkab

Ahmed Al Maghribi

4.4242 votes

Rank #8,166 AmberTropical

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Kawkab takes 4 of 4 categories.

M6
Choose it for a woody and oud character. Best in fall, evening wear.
Kawkab
Choose it for a amber and tropical character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.

M60/4

Kawkab4/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Kawkab
Sillage & projection: Kawkab
Value for money: Kawkab
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Kawkab

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

M6Michael Cinco

KawkabAhmed Al Maghribi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.20/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 24%Had 0%Want 76%

4.42/ 5 · 42 votes

Have 27%Had 2%Want 71%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

40%Like

20%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

88%Love

0%Like

6%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage79

♥ Love / hate89

Category winners

LongevityKawkab

SillageKawkab

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value86

Category winnerKawkabBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

oud90%

sweet80%

patchouli70%

musky60%

balsamic50%

amber100%

tropical92%

sweet84%

fruity77%

oud69%

vanilla61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both sweet and oud

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Sweet NotesGrapefruitBergamot

Heart

AgarwoodCashmere WoodPatchouliCedarwoodSaffronLeather

Base

Oud

Top

MangoSaffronRoseOrange BlossomPink PepperBergamotPeonyGrapefruit

Heart

AmberIrisTurkish RoseBlack Tea

Base

Tonka BeanOudGaiac WoodPatchouliCypriolMuskCedarwoodCedar

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Bergamot, Patchouli and Cedarwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring25

Summer25

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Spring80

Summer60

Fall90

Winter100

Day100

Night90

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Men18

Unisex73

Women9

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#56,534

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#8,166

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerKawkabHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

M6 is a woody oud with a bright citrus opening, then a darker core of leather, saffron, patchouli, and dry woods. It reads rich, slightly sweet, and warm rather than airy. This suits someone who enjoys modern oud styles with a polished designer feel. It may fit cooler weather, evenings, and dressier settings better t…

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Kawkab opens with a bright, juicy mix of mango, citrus and rose, quickly picking up saffron, amber and black tea. On skin, it looks built for lovers of sweet fruity florals with a warm oud-wood base. It reads unisex, slightly rich, and more dressed up than casual. Wear data suggests strong staying power, though projec…

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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, M6 or Kawkab?

Kawkab takes 4 of 4 categories. M6 is rated 4.20/5 from 5 votes; Kawkab is rated 4.42/5 from 42 votes. Choose M6 for a woody and oud character. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Kawkab for a amber and tropical character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, M6 or Kawkab?

They last about the same: Kawkab 87/100, M6 85/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, M6 or Kawkab?

Kawkab projects furthest (Kawkab 79/100, M6 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Do M6 and Kawkab smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and oud accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Bergamot, Patchouli and Cedarwood.

Is M6 or Kawkab better for summer or winter?

M6 suits evening wear; Kawkab suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in M6 and Kawkab?

M6 has top notes of Sweet Notes, Grapefruit and Bergamot, heart notes of Agarwood, Cashmere Wood, Patchouli and Cedarwood, a base of Oud. Kawkab has top notes of Mango, Saffron, Rose and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Amber, Iris, Turkish Rose and Black Tea, a base of Tonka Bean, Oud, Gaiac Wood and Patchouli.