MS Blue vs No 6 by Raphael
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
65%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No 6 by Raphael takes 4 of 4 categories.
MS BlueChoose it for a amber and citrus character. Best in winter, evening wear.
No 6 by RaphaelChoose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
MS Blue0/4
No 6 by Raphael4/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- No 6 by Raphael
- 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
MS BlueParfums Marco SerussiNo 6 by RaphaelMilton LloydWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.20/ 5 · 5 votes
Have 46%Had 25%Want 29%
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 hate60%Love
0%Like
40%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
5 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
LongevityNo 6 by Raphael
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 bothamber100%
citrus92%
aromatic84%
warm spicy77%
fresh spicy69%
musky61%
citrus100%
fresh spicy92%
aromatic84%
woody77%
warm spicy69%
amber61%
Scent match65%Closely related · both citrus, aromatic and amber
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 45 minutes
GrapefruitCardamomPink PepperMandarin Orange
Heart2 to 3 hours
LavenderJasmineNutmegIncense
Base4 to 6 hours
AmbroxanAmberPatchouliMuskVetiver
Top
VetiverBlack PepperMandarin OrangeLemonMint
Heart
GrapefruitCedarGeraniumNutmegLabdanum
Base
IncenseCardamomPrecious WoodsMusk
InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Cardamom, Mandarin Orange and Nutmeg. Durations are only published for MS Blue, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring50
Summer25
Fall50
Winter100
Day50
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#44,832
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews2
Overall rank#38,578
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerNo 6 by RaphaelHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMS Blue by Parfums Marco Serussi offers an aromatic fougere experience centered on crisp fruits, aromatic herbs, and warm resins. It opens with an energetic splash of grapefruit and sweet mandarin orange, spiced by cardamom and zesty pink pepper. As the sharp citrus settles, the heart reveals clean lavender combined w…
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, MS Blue or No 6 by Raphael?
No 6 by Raphael takes 4 of 4 categories. MS Blue is rated 4.20/5 from 5 votes; No 6 by Raphael is rated 4.60/5 from 15 votes. Choose MS Blue for a amber and citrus character. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose No 6 by Raphael for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, MS Blue or No 6 by Raphael?
No 6 by Raphael lasts longest (No 6 by Raphael 77/100, MS Blue 68/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, MS Blue or No 6 by Raphael?
No 6 by Raphael projects furthest (No 6 by Raphael 69/100, MS Blue 56/100), based on community performance votes.
Do MS Blue and No 6 by Raphael smell similar?
Closely related: a 65% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and amber accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Cardamom, Mandarin Orange and Nutmeg.
Is MS Blue or No 6 by Raphael better for summer or winter?
MS Blue suits evening wear; No 6 by Raphael suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in MS Blue and No 6 by Raphael?
MS Blue has top notes of Grapefruit, Cardamom, Pink Pepper and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Lavender, Jasmine, Nutmeg and Incense, a base of Ambroxan, Amber, Patchouli and Musk. 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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