Fragrance comparison

M6 vs Tokyo

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 8 ratings analysed

3 wins

Michael Cinco

4.205 votes

Rank #50,884 WoodyOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Tokyo

Varriale Profumi

4.333 votes

Rank #51,741 AmberOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

M6 takes 3 of 4 categories.

M6
Choose it for a woody and oud character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Tokyo
Choose it for a amber and oud character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

M63/4

Tokyo1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: M6
Sillage & projection: M6
Value for money: Tokyo
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: M6

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

M6Michael Cinco

TokyoVarriale Profumi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.20/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 24%Had 0%Want 76%

4.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 55%Had 18%Want 27%

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

33%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityM6

SillageM6

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value83

Category winnerTokyoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

oud90%

sweet80%

patchouli70%

musky60%

balsamic50%

amber100%

oud88%

woody77%

warm spicy65%

metallic53%

powdery42%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both oud and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Sweet NotesGrapefruitBergamot

Heart

AgarwoodCashmere WoodPatchouliCedarwoodSaffronLeather

Base

Oud

Top15-30 mins

SaffronJasmine

Heart2-4 hrs

AmberAgarwoodOud

Base6-10 hrs

CedarwoodFir Resin

InformationalShared notesAgarwood, Cedarwood, Saffron and Oud. Durations are only published for Tokyo, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring25

Summer25

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day39

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

Date 39%Party 29%Casual 17%Work 15%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#50,884

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#51,741

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerM6Higher 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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Tokyo by Varriale Profumi hits the senses with immediate intensity. Saffron and sweet jasmine spark the opening with a bright, metallic floral snap. That initial bite settles quickly. Rich amber and dark agarwood take over the mid phase within twenty minutes, spreading a dense resinous warmth across the skin. Beneath …

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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, M6 or Tokyo?

M6 takes 3 of 4 categories. M6 is rated 4.20/5 from 5 votes; Tokyo is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes. Choose M6 for a woody and oud character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Tokyo for a amber and oud character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, M6 or Tokyo?

M6 lasts longest (M6 85/100, Tokyo 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, M6 or Tokyo?

Projection is very close: M6 69/100, Tokyo 67/100 for sillage.

Do M6 and Tokyo smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share oud and woody accords. Common notes include Agarwood, Cedarwood, Saffron and Oud.

Is M6 or Tokyo better for summer or winter?

M6 suits evening wear; Tokyo suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in M6 and Tokyo?

M6 has top notes of Sweet Notes, Grapefruit and Bergamot, heart notes of Agarwood, Cashmere Wood, Patchouli and Cedarwood, a base of Oud. Tokyo has top notes of Saffron and Jasmine, heart notes of Amber, Agarwood and Oud, a base of Cedarwood and Fir Resin.