Fragrance comparison

No 6 by Raphael vs Rose Flamboyante

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 67 ratings analysed

3 wins

No 6 by Raphael

Milton Lloyd

4.6015 votes

Rank #35,617 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

Rose Flamboyante

Versace

4.2152 votes

Rank #39,632 RoseAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No 6 by Raphael takes 3 of 5 categories.

No 6 by Raphael
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Rose Flamboyante
Choose it for a rose and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

No 6 by Raphael3/5

Rose Flamboyante1/5

Ratings & consensus: No 6 by Raphael
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Rose Flamboyante
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

Rose FlamboyanteVersace

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.60/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 31%Had 7%Want 61%

4.21/ 5 · 52 votes

Have 17%Had 2%Want 82%

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

60%Love

17%Like

13%Ok

4%Dislike

6%Hate

52 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate90

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageRose Flamboyante

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value86

¤ Price value34

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%

aromatic92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

musky69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody 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

Top20-30 mins

CardamomMandarin Orange

Heart3-4 hrs

RoseGeraniumPatchouli

Base6-8+ hrs

MuskCedarVetiver

InformationalShared notesVetiver, Mandarin Orange, Cedar and Geranium. Durations are only published for Rose Flamboyante, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring63

Summer100

Fall75

Winter50

Day100

Night67

Spring53

Summer7

Fall73

Winter100

Day72

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men64

Unisex18

Women18

Men0

Unisex53

Women47

Date 38%Casual 26%Work 20%Party 16%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#35,617

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#39,632

PerfumerGaël Montero

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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Versace Rose Flamboyante cuts through traditional rose stereotypes with an immediate kick of pungent green cardamom and juicy mandarin orange. This is not grandmother potpourri. The floral core blends deep red rose petals with sharp, herbal geranium, giving the center a brisk, peppery snap. As it warms over several ho…

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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 Flamboyante?

No 6 by Raphael takes 3 of 5 categories. No 6 by Raphael is rated 4.60/5 from 15 votes; Rose Flamboyante is rated 4.21/5 from 52 votes. Choose No 6 by Raphael for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Rose Flamboyante for a rose and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

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

They last about the same: No 6 by Raphael 77/100, Rose Flamboyante 77/100 for longevity in community votes.

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

Rose Flamboyante projects furthest (Rose Flamboyante 72/100, No 6 by Raphael 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Do No 6 by Raphael and Rose Flamboyante smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Vetiver, Mandarin Orange, Cedar and Geranium.

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

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

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

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 Flamboyante has top notes of Cardamom and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Rose, Geranium and Patchouli, a base of Musk, Cedar and Vetiver.