Fragrance comparison

No 6 by Raphael vs Rose Agathe

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 142 ratings analysed

4 wins

No 6 by Raphael

Milton Lloyd

4.6015 votes

Rank #35,271 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

Rose Agathe

Panouge

3.57127 votes

Rank #13,677 RoseFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No 6 by Raphael takes 4 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.
Rose Agathe
Choose it for a rose and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

No 6 by Raphael4/5

Rose Agathe1/5

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: Rose Agathe

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

No 6 by RaphaelMilton Lloyd

Rose AgathePanouge

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.60/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 31%Had 7%Want 61%

3.57/ 5 · 127 votes

Have 39%Had 13%Want 48%

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

35%Love

24%Like

9%Ok

26%Dislike

6%Hate

127 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate90

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate64

Category winners

LongevityNo 6 by Raphael

SillageNo 6 by Raphael

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value86

¤ Price value60

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%

rose100%

fresh spicy92%

mineral84%

aromatic77%

metallic69%

amber61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, aromatic and amber

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

Top15-30 mins

Metallic notesBlack PepperElemi resin

Heart2-4 hrs

RoseGeraniumGreen AccordIncense

Base6-8+ hrs

Mineral notesLabdanumEbony WoodLeather

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Geranium, Labdanum and Incense. Durations are only published for Rose Agathe, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring63

Summer100

Fall75

Winter50

Day100

Night67

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter49

Day100

Night47

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men64

Unisex18

Women18

Men15

Unisex53

Women32

Casual 39%Work 34%Date 17%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#35,271

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#13,677

PerfumerMarie Schnirer

Launched—

Reviews14

Category winnerRose AgatheHigher 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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Rose Agathe by Panouge strips away traditional sweet powdery florals in favor of an edgy, industrial aesthetic. The first spray releases a sharp flash of cold metallic notes and biting black pepper, softened slightly by resinous elemi. Give it ten minutes. A tart crimson rose and pungent green geranium push through th…

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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 by Raphael or Rose Agathe?

No 6 by Raphael takes 4 of 5 categories. No 6 by Raphael is rated 4.60/5 from 15 votes; Rose Agathe is rated 3.57/5 from 127 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 Rose Agathe for a rose and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, No 6 by Raphael or Rose Agathe?

No 6 by Raphael lasts longest (No 6 by Raphael 77/100, Rose Agathe 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, No 6 by Raphael or Rose Agathe?

No 6 by Raphael projects furthest (No 6 by Raphael 69/100, Rose Agathe 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do No 6 by Raphael and Rose Agathe smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and amber accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Geranium, Labdanum and Incense.

Is No 6 by Raphael or Rose Agathe better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in No 6 by Raphael and Rose Agathe?

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. Rose Agathe has top notes of Metallic notes, Black Pepper and Elemi resin, heart notes of Rose, Geranium, Green Accord and Incense, a base of Mineral notes, Labdanum, Ebony Wood and Leather.