Numero 6 vs Reasons
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
52%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Numero 6 takes 3 of 4 categories.
Numero 6Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
ReasonsChoose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Numero 63/4
Reasons1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Numero 6
- Sillage & projection
- Numero 6
- Value for money
- Numero 6
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Reasons
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Numero 6Posh ExtraitReasonsAmouageWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.50/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 21%Had 0%Want 79%
3.59/ 5 · 472 votes
Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate50%Love
50%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
2 votes · too few to score
33%Love
25%Like
22%Ok
10%Dislike
11%Hate
472 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityNumero 6
SillageNumero 6
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNumero 6Best value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
warm spicy92%
fresh spicy84%
aromatic77%
fresh69%
woody61%
woody100%
warm spicy86%
amber72%
aromatic58%
balsamic44%
powdery30%
Scent match52%Some overlap · both warm spicy, amber and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
BergamotCardamomGinger
Heart2-4 hrs
Black PepperCassisPeony
Base8-12+ hrs
AmbergrisCedarwoodVanillaBenzoinMyrrh
Top
Pink PepperCardamomCinnamonHazelnut
Heart
PineDavanaCypriolCashmeranWhite AmberPatchouli
Base
Palo SantoMyrrhSandalwoodBenzoinCedarwoodOakmossMuskVetiver
InformationalShared notesCardamom, Cedarwood, Benzoin and Myrrh. Durations are only published for Numero 6, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer100
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Spring73
Summer38
Fall100
Winter92
Day100
Night98
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#59,841
PerfumerCristian Calabro
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#37,531
PerfumerBertrand Duchaufour
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerReasonsHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotNumero 6 by Posh Extrait hits the skin with a brisk snap of crushed cardamom, zesty bergamot, and fiery fresh ginger. It immediately commands attention. Within fifteen minutes, the citrus flash fades, exposing a darker core of crackling black pepper, tart cassis, and soft peony petals. The real foundation rests on a d…
Reviews →Reasons by Amouage blends dry cedarwood and green pine needles with a soft hazelnut opening. Designed by Bertrand Duchaufour, this 2024 release shifts from a spicy, warm start into a quiet, meditative woody base. It suits collectors looking for a low-projection, contemplative skin scent for cool autumn days and quiet …
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, Numero 6 or Reasons?
Numero 6 takes 3 of 4 categories. Numero 6 is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; Reasons is rated 3.59/5 from 472 votes. Choose Numero 6 for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Reasons for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Numero 6 or Reasons?
Numero 6 lasts longest (Numero 6 100/100, Reasons 65/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Numero 6 or Reasons?
Numero 6 projects furthest (Numero 6 75/100, Reasons 51/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Numero 6 and Reasons smell similar?
Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, amber and woody accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Cedarwood, Benzoin and Myrrh.
Is Numero 6 or Reasons better for summer or winter?
Numero 6 suits day or night wear; Reasons suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Numero 6 and Reasons?
Numero 6 has top notes of Bergamot, Cardamom and Ginger, heart notes of Black Pepper, Cassis and Peony, a base of Ambergris, Cedarwood, Vanilla and Benzoin. Reasons has top notes of Pink Pepper, Cardamom, Cinnamon and Hazelnut, heart notes of Pine, Davana, Cypriol and Cashmeran, a base of Palo Santo, Myrrh, Sandalwood and Benzoin.
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