Fragrance comparison

Nº 6 vs I Am Woman

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 113 ratings analysed

Nº 6

SG79 STHLM

4.2088 votes

Rank #11,397 PowderyVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

I Am Woman

Joan Collins

4.4825 votes

Rank #12,569 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

I Am Woman takes 5 of 7 categories.

Nº 6
Choose it for a powdery and vanilla character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
I Am Woman
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Nº 62/7

I Am Woman5/7

Ratings & consensus: I Am Woman
Community sentiment: I Am Woman
Longevity: I Am Woman
Sillage & projection: I Am Woman
Value for money: I Am Woman
Versatility: Nº 6
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Nº 6

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Nº 6SG79 STHLM

I Am WomanJoan Collins

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.20/ 5 · 88 votes

Have 46%Had 19%Want 35%

4.48/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 32%Had 2%Want 67%

Category winnerI Am WomanRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

48%Love

32%Like

14%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

88 votes

60%Love

36%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

4%Hate

25 votes

Category winnerI Am WomanMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate87

Category winners

LongevityI Am Woman

SillageI Am Woman

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value62

¤ Price value75

Category winnerI Am WomanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

vanilla83%

musky65%

citrus48%

sweet30%

citrus100%

woody92%

white floral84%

powdery77%

amber69%

sweet61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both powdery, citrus and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CitrusesFloral Notes

Heart

Orange BlossomRose

Base

VanillaPowdery NotesMuskAmber

Top15-30 mins

CitrusesOrangeMandarin OrangePeachLemonBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

Orange BlossomJasmineMossGreen NotesRose

Base6-10+ hrs

AmberSandalwoodVanillaMuskPatchouliCedar

InformationalShared notesCitruses, Orange Blossom, Rose and Vanilla. Durations are only published for I Am Woman, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring57

Summer36

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night92

Spring45

Summer55

Fall55

Winter100

Day39

Night100

Category winnerNº 6Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men8

Unisex8

Women85

Men0

Unisex38

Women63

Date 36%Work 28%Party 21%Casual 15%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,397

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#12,569

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews18

Category winnerNº 6Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

SG79 STHLM Nº 6 lands as a soft, comforting fragrance that centers on a clean vanilla. Brightened by an initial splash of citrus, it settles quickly into a milky, almond-like skin scent. It is a quiet, personal fragrance designed for relaxed daytime wear during cooler autumn or spring days.

Reviews →

Joan Collins I Am Woman delivers an unapologetic throwback to bold twentieth-century glamour. The first spritz unleashes an energetic blast of bitter bergamot, juicy mandarin orange, and sweet peach nectar. Give it five minutes. Once the sharp alcohol vapors lift, velvety orange blossom and jasmine intertwine with ear…

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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, Nº 6 or I Am Woman?

I Am Woman takes 5 of 7 categories. Nº 6 is rated 4.20/5 from 88 votes; I Am Woman is rated 4.48/5 from 25 votes. Choose Nº 6 for a powdery and vanilla character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose I Am Woman for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Nº 6 or I Am Woman?

I Am Woman lasts longest (I Am Woman 83/100, Nº 6 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Nº 6 or I Am Woman?

I Am Woman projects furthest (I Am Woman 76/100, Nº 6 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Nº 6 and I Am Woman smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, citrus and sweet accords. Common notes include Citruses, Orange Blossom, Rose and Vanilla.

Is Nº 6 or I Am Woman better for summer or winter?

For summer, I Am Woman is the stronger pick. For winter, Nº 6 is the stronger pick. Nº 6 suits daytime wear; I Am Woman suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Nº 6 and I Am Woman?

Nº 6 has top notes of Citruses and Floral Notes, heart notes of Orange Blossom and Rose, a base of Vanilla, Powdery Notes, Musk and Amber. I Am Woman has top notes of Citruses, Orange, Mandarin Orange and Peach, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Jasmine, Moss and Green Notes, a base of Amber, Sandalwood, Vanilla and Musk.