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No 6 by Raphael vs Parisian Dandy

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

Updated 17 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No 6 by Raphael takes 1 of 1 categories.

  • No 6 by Raphael

    Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

  • Parisian Dandy

    Choose it for a citrus and woody character.

No 6 by Raphael1/1
Parisian Dandy0/1
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
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Longevity
Not scored
Sillage & projection
Not scored
Value for money
Not scored
Versatility
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Note pyramid (duration)
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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
Parisian DandyLe Parfum Citoyen
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.60/ 5 · 15 votes
Have 31%Had 7%Want 61%
2.50/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 25%Had 25%Want 50%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

0%Love
50%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
50%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity77
〰 Sillage69
♥ Love / hate90
⏱ LongevityN/A
〰 SillageN/A
♥ Love / hate38
Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value86
¤ Price valueN/A
Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
citrus100%
fresh spicy92%
aromatic84%
woody77%
warm spicy69%
amber61%
citrus100%
woody92%
smoky84%
fresh spicy77%
musky69%
aromatic61%
Scent match52%Some overlap · both citrus, fresh spicy and woody

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
Top30 to 45 minutes
BergamotNutmegPink PepperMandarin Orange
Heart2 to 3 hours
PatchouliBirch LeafVetiver
Base3 to 5 hours
IncenseWhite Musk
InformationalShared notesVetiver, Mandarin Orange, Nutmeg and Incense. Durations are only published for Parisian Dandy, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring63
Summer100
Fall75
Winter50
Day100
Night67

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men64
Unisex18
Women18

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#38,081

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#73,852

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Parisian Dandy by Le Parfum Citoyen is a crisp woody aromatic scent that leans heavily on bright citrus and smoky woods. It opens with an energetic burst of bergamot and mandarin orange, dusted with dry nutmeg and lively pink pepper. As the sharp citrus bite settles, the fragrance shifts into an earthy heart where bir…

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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 Parisian Dandy?

No 6 by Raphael takes 1 of 1 categories. No 6 by Raphael is rated 4.60/5 from 15 votes; Parisian Dandy is rated 2.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose No 6 by Raphael for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Parisian Dandy for a citrus and woody character.

Do No 6 by Raphael and Parisian Dandy smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Vetiver, Mandarin Orange, Nutmeg and Incense.

Is No 6 by Raphael or Parisian Dandy better for summer or winter?

No 6 by Raphael suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in No 6 by Raphael and Parisian Dandy?

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. Parisian Dandy has top notes of Bergamot, Nutmeg, Pink Pepper and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Patchouli, Birch Leaf and Vetiver, a base of Incense and White Musk.

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