Paithani vs No 6 by Raphael
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
55%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No 6 by Raphael takes 3 of 5 categories.
PaithaniChoose it for a warm spicy and leather character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
No 6 by RaphaelChoose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Paithani2/5
No 6 by Raphael3/5
- Ratings & consensus
- No 6 by Raphael
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- No 6 by Raphael
- Sillage & projection
- Paithani
- Value for money
- No 6 by Raphael
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Paithani
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
PaithaniPenhaligon'sNo 6 by RaphaelMilton LloydWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.90/ 5 · 205 votes
Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%
4.60/ 5 · 15 votes
Have 31%Had 7%Want 61%
Category winnerNo 6 by RaphaelRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate38%Love
41%Like
10%Ok
11%Dislike
1%Hate
150 votes
60%Love
40%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
15 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
SillagePaithani
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 bothwarm spicy100%
leather92%
fresh spicy84%
amber77%
woody69%
aromatic61%
citrus100%
fresh spicy92%
aromatic84%
woody77%
warm spicy69%
amber61%
Scent match55%Closely related · both fresh spicy, warm spicy and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
CardamomNutmegBlack Pepper
Heart
MilkRoseMate
Base
LeatherAmberwoodLabdanumCedar
Top
VetiverBlack PepperMandarin OrangeLemonMint
Heart
GrapefruitCedarGeraniumNutmegLabdanum
Base
IncenseCardamomPrecious WoodsMusk
InformationalShared notesCardamom, Nutmeg, Black Pepper and Labdanum. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring46
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring63
Summer100
Fall75
Winter50
Day100
Night67
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#5,066
PerfumerAlex Lee
Launched—
Reviews45
Overall rank#39,783
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerPaithaniHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotPaithani is a warm spicy leather fragrance with a chai-like softness: cardamom, nutmeg and pepper over milky rose, cedar, labdanum and amberwood. On skin it often reads as warm suede, spiced tea and polished wood, with a dry, aromatic edge rather than heavy sweetness. It suits people who enjoy bold spice, soft leather…
Reviews →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…
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, Paithani or No 6 by Raphael?
No 6 by Raphael takes 3 of 5 categories. Paithani is rated 3.90/5 from 205 votes; No 6 by Raphael is rated 4.60/5 from 15 votes. Choose Paithani for a warm spicy and leather character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose No 6 by Raphael for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Paithani or No 6 by Raphael?
They last about the same: No 6 by Raphael 77/100, Paithani 76/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Paithani or No 6 by Raphael?
Projection is very close: Paithani 70/100, No 6 by Raphael 69/100 for sillage.
Do Paithani and No 6 by Raphael smell similar?
Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Nutmeg, Black Pepper and Labdanum.
Is Paithani or No 6 by Raphael better for summer or winter?
No 6 by Raphael suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Paithani and No 6 by Raphael?
Paithani has top notes of Cardamom, Nutmeg and Black Pepper, heart notes of Milk, Rose and Mate, a base of Leather, Amberwood, Labdanum and Cedar. 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.
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