No 6 by Raphael vs Take a Star
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
49%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No 6 by Raphael takes 4 of 4 categories.
No 6 by RaphaelChoose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Take a StarChoose it for a white floral and citrus character. Best in winter, daytime wear.
No 6 by Raphael4/4
Take a Star0/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- 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 LloydTake a StarAztequeWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.60/ 5 · 15 votes
Have 31%Had 7%Want 61%
3.50/ 5 · 4 votes
Have 23%Had 3%Want 73%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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
0%Love
50%Like
50%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
4 votes · too few to score
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%
white floral100%
citrus88%
aromatic77%
fresh65%
fresh spicy53%
warm spicy42%
Scent match49%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and fresh 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
Top
SnowCardamomMandarin OrangeJuniper
Heart
JasmineGrapefruitHoneysuckleGeraniumOakmossCedar
Base
TobaccoPrecious WoodsAmberVanilla
InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Grapefruit, Cedar and Geranium. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring63
Summer100
Fall75
Winter50
Day100
Night67
Spring75
Summer0
Fall50
Winter100
Day100
Night25
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#39,595
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#67,888
PerfumerJacopo Luccato
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerNo 6 by RaphaelHigher 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 →Take a Star by Azteque is a woody aromatic scent that feels crisp and cold. It opens with an icy burst of snow and mandarin before grounding itself in a heart of cedar and oakmoss. This unisex fragrance provides a versatile profile for those who enjoy refreshing, nature-inspired compositions during the brisk days of a…
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 Take a Star?
No 6 by Raphael takes 4 of 4 categories. No 6 by Raphael is rated 4.60/5 from 15 votes; Take a Star is rated 3.50/5 from 4 votes. Choose No 6 by Raphael for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Take a Star for a white floral and citrus character. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, No 6 by Raphael or Take a Star?
No 6 by Raphael lasts longest (No 6 by Raphael 77/100, Take a Star 67/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, No 6 by Raphael or Take a Star?
No 6 by Raphael projects furthest (No 6 by Raphael 69/100, Take a Star 42/100), based on community performance votes.
Do No 6 by Raphael and Take a Star smell similar?
Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit, Cedar and Geranium.
Is No 6 by Raphael or Take a Star better for summer or winter?
No 6 by Raphael suits daytime wear; Take a Star suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in No 6 by Raphael and Take a Star?
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. Take a Star has top notes of Snow, Cardamom, Mandarin Orange and Juniper, heart notes of Jasmine, Grapefruit, Honeysuckle and Geranium, a base of Tobacco, Precious Woods, Amber and Vanilla.
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