Fragrance comparison

Refan 6 vs Rostov

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 156 ratings analysed

2 wins

Refan 6

Refan

4.002 votes

Rank #51,516 White FloralMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Rostov

Soul of Russia

2.36154 votes

Rank #22,807 FruityOzonic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Refan 6 takes 2 of 3 categories.

Refan 6
Choose it for a white floral and musky character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Rostov
Choose it for a fruity and ozonic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Refan 62/3

Rostov1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Refan 6
Sillage & projection: Refan 6
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Rostov

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Refan 6Refan

RostovSoul of Russia

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 20%Had 10%Want 70%

2.36/ 5 · 154 votes

Have 39%Had 11%Want 50%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

19%Love

14%Like

5%Ok

8%Dislike

54%Hate

154 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity38

〰 Sillage39

♥ Love / hate34

Category winners

LongevityRefan 6

SillageRefan 6

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value44

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

musky88%

fruity77%

floral65%

fresh53%

powdery42%

fruity100%

ozonic92%

aquatic84%

musky77%

green69%

sweet61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both fruity and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

JasmineMuskKiwiCyclamen

No top / heart / base split published

Top15-30 mins

RhubarbKiwiPink Pepper

Heart2-3 hrs

WatermelonCyclamenJasmine

Base3-5 hrs

MuskLemon TreeSandalwood

InformationalShared notesJasmine, Musk, Kiwi and Cyclamen. Durations are only published for Rostov, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night100

Spring64

Summer100

Fall23

Winter18

Day100

Night24

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men18

Unisex27

Women55

Casual 53%Work 23%Date 13%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#51,516

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#22,807

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerRostovHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Refan 6 is a fruity floral built around clean white florals and a musky base, with a bright, fresh lift that can read a little citrusy on skin. It is the kind of scent that’s easy to like quickly when you enjoy modern, airy florals. Wear feedback points to noticeable projection with acceptable, day-friendly staying po…

Reviews →

Rostov by Soul of Russia is a bright woody aquatic fragrance built around refreshing summer fruits and airy woods. The scent opens with a lively splash of tart rhubarb, crisp kiwi, and a tingling touch of pink pepper that feels like an ice-cold tonic on a sunny morning. As the crisp top notes mellow, juicy watermelon …

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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, Refan 6 or Rostov?

Refan 6 takes 2 of 3 categories. Refan 6 is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes; Rostov is rated 2.36/5 from 154 votes. Choose Refan 6 for a white floral and musky character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Rostov for a fruity and ozonic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Refan 6 or Rostov?

Refan 6 lasts longest (Refan 6 67/100, Rostov 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Refan 6 or Rostov?

Refan 6 projects furthest (Refan 6 63/100, Rostov 39/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Refan 6 and Rostov smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and musky accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Musk, Kiwi and Cyclamen.

Is Refan 6 or Rostov better for summer or winter?

Refan 6 suits day or night wear; Rostov suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Refan 6 and Rostov?

Refan 6 features Jasmine, Musk, Kiwi and Cyclamen. Rostov has top notes of Rhubarb, Kiwi and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Watermelon, Cyclamen and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Lemon Tree and Sandalwood.