No 6 by Raphael vs Prison Blues
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
64%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No 6 by Raphael takes 4 of 5 categories.
No 6 by RaphaelChoose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Prison BluesChoose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
No 6 by Raphael4/5
Prison Blues1/5
- 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
- Prison Blues
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
No 6 by RaphaelMilton LloydPrison BluesIDEO ParfumeursWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.60/ 5 · 15 votes
Have 31%Had 7%Want 61%
4.19/ 5 · 58 votes
Have 31%Had 6%Want 63%
Category winnerNo 6 by RaphaelRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate60%Love
40%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
15 votes · too few to score
43%Love
45%Like
3%Ok
5%Dislike
3%Hate
58 votes
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 bothcitrus100%
fresh spicy92%
aromatic84%
woody77%
warm spicy69%
amber61%
warm spicy100%
woody92%
amber84%
fresh spicy77%
patchouli69%
aromatic61%
Scent match64%Closely related · both fresh spicy, woody and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
VetiverBlack PepperMandarin OrangeLemonMint
Heart
GrapefruitCedarGeraniumNutmegLabdanum
Base
IncenseCardamomPrecious WoodsMusk
Top30 to 45 minutes
CardamomBlack PepperRosebay Willowherb
Heart2 to 4 hours
IncenseCedarGeranium
Base6 to 8 hours
PatchouliAgarwood (Oud)LabdanumMusk
InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Cedar, Geranium and Labdanum. Durations are only published for Prison Blues, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring63
Summer100
Fall75
Winter50
Day100
Night67
Spring44
Summer12
Fall100
Winter76
Day74
Night100
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#38,667
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#35,269
PerfumerMarie Duchêne
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerPrison BluesHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotNo 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 →Prison Blues by IDEO Parfumeurs delivers a dry, resinous blend built on spice and dark timber. It starts with a prickle of black pepper and cardamom, paired with the herbal crispness of rosebay willowherb. The scent quickly settles into a smoky core of cedar and incense, softened by a clean touch of geranium. At the b…
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, No 6 by Raphael or Prison Blues?
No 6 by Raphael takes 4 of 5 categories. No 6 by Raphael is rated 4.60/5 from 15 votes; Prison Blues is rated 4.19/5 from 58 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 Prison Blues for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, No 6 by Raphael or Prison Blues?
No 6 by Raphael lasts longest (No 6 by Raphael 77/100, Prison Blues 69/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, No 6 by Raphael or Prison Blues?
No 6 by Raphael projects furthest (No 6 by Raphael 69/100, Prison Blues 64/100), based on community performance votes.
Do No 6 by Raphael and Prison Blues smell similar?
Closely related: a 64% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Cedar, Geranium and Labdanum.
Is No 6 by Raphael or Prison Blues better for summer or winter?
No 6 by Raphael suits daytime wear; Prison Blues suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in No 6 by Raphael and Prison Blues?
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. Prison Blues has top notes of Cardamom, Black Pepper and Rosebay Willowherb, heart notes of Incense, Cedar and Geranium, a base of Patchouli, Agarwood (Oud), Labdanum and Musk.
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