Fragrance comparison

Parisian Dandy vs No 6 by Raphael

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 17 ratings analysed

Parisian Dandy

Le Parfum Citoyen

2.502 votes

Rank #73,852 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

1 wins

No 6 by Raphael

Milton Lloyd

4.6015 votes

Rank #38,081 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No 6 by Raphael takes 1 of 1 categories.

Parisian Dandy
Choose it for a citrus and woody character.
No 6 by Raphael
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Parisian Dandy0/1

No 6 by Raphael1/1

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
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

Parisian DandyLe Parfum Citoyen

No 6 by RaphaelMilton Lloyd

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 25%Had 25%Want 50%

4.60/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 31%Had 7%Want 61%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

50%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

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

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate38

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate90

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value86

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

smoky84%

fresh spicy77%

musky69%

aromatic61%

citrus100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

amber61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top30 to 45 minutes

BergamotNutmegPink PepperMandarin Orange

Heart2 to 3 hours

PatchouliBirch LeafVetiver

Base3 to 5 hours

IncenseWhite Musk

Top

VetiverBlack PepperMandarin OrangeLemonMint

Heart

GrapefruitCedarGeraniumNutmegLabdanum

Base

IncenseCardamomPrecious WoodsMusk

InformationalShared notesNutmeg, Mandarin Orange, Vetiver and Incense. Durations are only published for Parisian Dandy, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring63

Summer100

Fall75

Winter50

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men64

Unisex18

Women18

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#73,852

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#38,081

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerNo 6 by RaphaelHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Parisian Dandy by Le Parfum Citoyen is a crisp woody aromatic scent that leans heavily on bright citrus and smoky woods. It opens with an energetic burst of bergamot and mandarin orange, dusted with dry nutmeg and lively pink pepper. As the sharp citrus bite settles, the fragrance shifts into an earthy heart where bir…

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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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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, Parisian Dandy or No 6 by Raphael?

No 6 by Raphael takes 1 of 1 categories. Parisian Dandy is rated 2.50/5 from 2 votes; No 6 by Raphael is rated 4.60/5 from 15 votes. Choose Parisian Dandy for a citrus and woody character. Choose No 6 by Raphael for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Do Parisian Dandy and No 6 by Raphael smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Nutmeg, Mandarin Orange, Vetiver and Incense.

Is Parisian Dandy 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 Parisian Dandy and No 6 by Raphael?

Parisian Dandy has top notes of Bergamot, Nutmeg, Pink Pepper and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Patchouli, Birch Leaf and Vetiver, a base of Incense and White Musk. 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.