Fragrance comparison

Perle Rare Black Edition vs The Sixth

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 176 ratings analysed

4 wins

Perle Rare Black Edition

Panouge

3.7457 votes

Rank #17,690 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

60%scent match

Closely related

The Sixth

Vyrao

3.82119 votes

Rank #17,033 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Perle Rare Black Edition takes 4 of 7 categories.

Perle Rare Black Edition
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
The Sixth
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Perle Rare Black Edition4/7

The Sixth3/7

Ratings & consensus: The Sixth
Community sentiment: The Sixth
Longevity: Perle Rare Black Edition
Sillage & projection: Perle Rare Black Edition
Value for money: Perle Rare Black Edition
Versatility: Perle Rare Black Edition
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: The Sixth

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Perle Rare Black EditionPanouge

The SixthVyrao

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.74/ 5 · 57 votes

Have 43%Had 23%Want 35%

3.82/ 5 · 119 votes

Have 36%Had 6%Want 57%

Category winnerThe SixthRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

26%Love

42%Like

11%Ok

21%Dislike

0%Hate

57 votes

29%Love

38%Like

21%Ok

8%Dislike

3%Hate

119 votes

Category winnerThe SixthMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage41

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityPerle Rare Black Edition

SillagePerle Rare Black Edition

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value54

¤ Price value31

Category winnerPerle Rare Black EditionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

amber77%

green69%

fruity61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy88%

woody77%

green65%

fresh53%

fruity42%

Scent match60%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

AppleLimeBasilBay Leaf

Heart2-3 hrs

Juniper BerriesLavenderSea Notes

Base5-7 hrs

AmberTonka BeanOakmossGuaiac Wood

Top

Angelica RootWormwoodJuniper BerriesGentiana

Heart

FennelAppleBasilPeppermintRosemary

Base

Balsam FirCedarOakOakmossPatchouli

InformationalShared notesApple, Basil, Juniper Berries and Oakmoss. Durations are only published for Perle Rare Black Edition, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer72

Fall84

Winter12

Day100

Night68

Spring100

Summer80

Fall0

Winter25

Day–

Night–

Category winnerPerle Rare Black EditionMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men97

Unisex0

Women3

Work 38%Casual 32%Date 18%Party 12%

Men13

Unisex66

Women21

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,690

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#17,033

PerfumerMeabh McCurtin

Launched—

Reviews13

Category winnerThe SixthHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Perle Rare Black Edition by Panouge delivers a crisp aromatic profile anchored by tart green apple, zesty lime, and crushed bay leaf. A brisk splash of sea notes and clean lavender fills the heart, keeping the blend energetic and noticeably fresh. As the fragrance settles, dry guaiac wood and earthy oakmoss emerge alo…

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Vyrao The Sixth opens with crushed basil, sharp fennel, and cooling peppermint, delivering an immediate rush of garden herbs. As the initial brightness softens, crisp apple and bitter gentian emerge over a quiet base of cedar and oakmoss. It suits warm spring mornings and low-key daytime wear when you want a clean, gr…

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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, Perle Rare Black Edition or The Sixth?

Perle Rare Black Edition takes 4 of 7 categories. Perle Rare Black Edition is rated 3.74/5 from 57 votes; The Sixth is rated 3.82/5 from 119 votes. Choose Perle Rare Black Edition for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose The Sixth for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Perle Rare Black Edition or The Sixth?

Perle Rare Black Edition lasts longest (Perle Rare Black Edition 66/100, The Sixth 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Perle Rare Black Edition or The Sixth?

Perle Rare Black Edition projects furthest (Perle Rare Black Edition 62/100, The Sixth 41/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Perle Rare Black Edition and The Sixth smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Apple, Basil, Juniper Berries and Oakmoss.

Is Perle Rare Black Edition or The Sixth better for summer or winter?

For summer, The Sixth is the stronger pick. For winter, The Sixth is the stronger pick. Perle Rare Black Edition suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Perle Rare Black Edition and The Sixth?

Perle Rare Black Edition has top notes of Apple, Lime, Basil and Bay Leaf, heart notes of Juniper Berries, Lavender and Sea Notes, a base of Amber, Tonka Bean, Oakmoss and Guaiac Wood. The Sixth has top notes of Angelica Root, Wormwood, Juniper Berries and Gentiana, heart notes of Fennel, Apple, Basil and Peppermint, a base of Balsam Fir, Cedar, Oak and Oakmoss.