Fragrance comparison

No 6 by Raphael vs Otto Kern Commitment Man

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 27 ratings analysed

5 wins

No 6 by Raphael

Milton Lloyd

4.6015 votes

Rank #39,783 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

61%scent match

Closely related

Otto Kern Commitment Man

Otto Kern

3.4212 votes

Rank #52,132 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No 6 by Raphael takes 5 of 5 categories.

No 6 by Raphael
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Otto Kern Commitment Man
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

No 6 by Raphael5/5

Otto Kern Commitment Man0/5

Ratings & consensus: No 6 by Raphael
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

No 6 by RaphaelMilton Lloyd

Otto Kern Commitment ManOtto Kern

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.60/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 31%Had 7%Want 61%

3.42/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 28%Had 19%Want 53%

Category winnerNo 6 by RaphaelRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

60%Love

40%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

8%Love

58%Like

8%Ok

17%Dislike

8%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate90

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate60

Category winners

LongevityNo 6 by Raphael

SillageNo 6 by Raphael

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value86

¤ Price value63

Category winnerNo 6 by RaphaelBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

amber61%

citrus100%

aromatic83%

green65%

fresh spicy48%

woody30%

Scent match61%Closely related · both citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

VetiverBlack PepperMandarin OrangeLemonMint

Heart

GrapefruitCedarGeraniumNutmegLabdanum

Base

IncenseCardamomPrecious WoodsMusk

Top

LimeMintGrapefruit

Heart

MartiniCardamomNutmeg

Base

CedarVetiver

InformationalShared notesVetiver, Mint, Grapefruit and Cedar. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring63

Summer100

Fall75

Winter50

Day100

Night67

Spring100

Summer29

Fall71

Winter71

Day100

Night63

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men64

Unisex18

Women18

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#39,783

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#52,132

PerfumerVéronique Nyberg

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerNo 6 by RaphaelHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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…

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Otto Kern Commitment Man opens with an energetic burst of tart lime, bitter grapefruit, and cool blue mint. As the bright citrus top settles on skin, an unexpected vermouth and martini accord emerges alongside dry nutmeg and warm cardamom, giving the heart a crisp cocktail profile. The foundation stays grounded in cle…

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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, No 6 by Raphael or Otto Kern Commitment Man?

No 6 by Raphael takes 5 of 5 categories. No 6 by Raphael is rated 4.60/5 from 15 votes; Otto Kern Commitment Man is rated 3.42/5 from 12 votes. Choose No 6 by Raphael for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Otto Kern Commitment Man for a citrus and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, No 6 by Raphael or Otto Kern Commitment Man?

No 6 by Raphael lasts longest (No 6 by Raphael 77/100, Otto Kern Commitment Man 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, No 6 by Raphael or Otto Kern Commitment Man?

No 6 by Raphael projects furthest (No 6 by Raphael 69/100, Otto Kern Commitment Man 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do No 6 by Raphael and Otto Kern Commitment Man smell similar?

Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Vetiver, Mint, Grapefruit and Cedar.

Is No 6 by Raphael or Otto Kern Commitment Man better for summer or winter?

No 6 by Raphael suits daytime wear; Otto Kern Commitment Man suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in No 6 by Raphael and Otto Kern Commitment Man?

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. Otto Kern Commitment Man has top notes of Lime, Mint and Grapefruit, heart notes of Martini, Cardamom and Nutmeg, a base of Cedar and Vetiver.