Fragrance comparison

Magnetic for Him vs The Sixth

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

Updated 13 Oct 2026 162 ratings analysed

4 wins

Magnetic for Him

Mexx

3.5643 votes

Rank #36,463 AquaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

The Sixth

Vyrao

3.82119 votes

Rank #17,054 AromaticFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Magnetic for Him takes 4 of 7 categories.

Magnetic for Him
Choose it for a aquatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
The Sixth
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Magnetic for Him4/7

The Sixth3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Magnetic for HimMexx

The SixthVyrao

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.56/ 5 · 43 votes

Have 45%Had 43%Want 12%

3.82/ 5 · 119 votes

Have 36%Had 6%Want 57%

Category winnerThe SixthRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

9%Love

63%Like

2%Ok

26%Dislike

0%Hate

43 votes

29%Love

38%Like

21%Ok

8%Dislike

3%Hate

119 votes

Category winnerThe SixthMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate64

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage41

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityMagnetic for Him

SillageMagnetic for Him

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value31

Category winnerMagnetic for HimBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aquatic100%

woody91%

patchouli83%

fresh74%

warm spicy65%

aromatic56%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy88%

woody77%

green65%

fresh53%

fruity42%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both woody, aromatic and fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Wormwood

Heart

Water Notes

Base

PatchouliWoodsy Notes

Top

Angelica RootWormwoodJuniper BerriesGentiana

Heart

FennelAppleBasilPeppermintRosemary

Base

Balsam FirCedarOakOakmossPatchouli

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring75

Summer100

Fall42

Winter21

Day100

Night29

Spring100

Summer80

Fall0

Winter25

Day–

Night–

Category winnerMagnetic for HimMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men13

Unisex66

Women21

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,463

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#17,054

PerfumerMeabh McCurtin

Launched—

Reviews13

Category winnerThe SixthHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mexx Magnetic for Him is a fresh woody aromatic built around wormwood, watery notes, patchouli and clean woods. It opens brisk and slightly green, then settles into an aquatic, earthy dry-down that stays easy to wear. It suits spring and summer best, especially daytime use. If you like affordable, casual scents with a…

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Vyrao The Sixth opens with crushed basil, sharp fennel, and cooling peppermint, delivering an immediate rush of garden herbs. As the initial brightness softens, crisp apple and bitter gentian emerge over a quiet base of cedar and oakmoss. It suits warm spring mornings and low-key daytime wear when you want a clean, gr…

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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, Magnetic for Him or The Sixth?

Magnetic for Him takes 4 of 7 categories. Magnetic for Him is rated 3.56/5 from 43 votes; The Sixth is rated 3.82/5 from 119 votes. Choose Magnetic for Him for a aquatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose The Sixth for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Magnetic for Him or The Sixth?

Magnetic for Him lasts longest (Magnetic for Him 58/100, The Sixth 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Magnetic for Him or The Sixth?

Magnetic for Him projects furthest (Magnetic for Him 52/100, The Sixth 41/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Magnetic for Him and The Sixth smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh accords. Common notes include Wormwood and Patchouli.

Is Magnetic for Him or The Sixth better for summer or winter?

For summer, Magnetic for Him is the stronger pick. For winter, The Sixth is the stronger pick. Magnetic for Him suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Magnetic for Him and The Sixth?

Magnetic for Him has top notes of Wormwood, heart notes of Water Notes, a base of Patchouli and Woodsy Notes. The Sixth has top notes of Angelica Root, Wormwood, Juniper Berries and Gentiana, heart notes of Fennel, Apple, Basil and Peppermint, a base of Balsam Fir, Cedar, Oak and Oakmoss.