Fragrance comparison

The Cut vs No. 6 Hyssop

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 416 ratings analysed

The Cut

Penhaligon's

3.96414 votes

Rank #3,076 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

63%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

No. 6 Hyssop

Photogenics + Co

4.002 votes

Rank #59,338 AromaticFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No. 6 Hyssop takes 3 of 4 categories.

The Cut
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
No. 6 Hyssop
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

The Cut1/4

No. 6 Hyssop3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: No. 6 Hyssop
Sillage & projection: No. 6 Hyssop
Value for money: No. 6 Hyssop
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: The Cut

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

The CutPenhaligon's

No. 6 HyssopPhotogenics + Co

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.96/ 5 · 414 votes

Have 91%Had 9%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 40%Had 0%Want 60%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

53%Love

24%Like

15%Ok

4%Dislike

4%Hate

258 votes

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityNo. 6 Hyssop

SillageNo. 6 Hyssop

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price value75

Category winnerNo. 6 HyssopBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody86%

fresh spicy72%

lavender58%

soft spicy44%

green30%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy90%

warm spicy80%

woody70%

green60%

lavender50%

Scent match63%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Clary SageCypressLavenderCedarwoodBasilMintFir

No top / heart / base split published

Top

MintCardamomHyssop

Heart

BasilClovesJasmineCypress

Base

LavenderThymeCedar

InformationalShared notesCypress, Lavender, Basil and Mint. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer66

Fall0

Winter43

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men62

Unisex37

Women1

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,076

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews100

Overall rank#59,338

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerThe CutHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

The Cut opens with mint, basil and clary sage, giving it a crisp green fougere feel that reads polished rather than old-fashioned. Lavender and woods keep it smooth, clean and easy to wear. Most feedback points to a versatile, office-friendly scent with moderate projection. The main hesitation is value, because some w…

Reviews →

No. 6 Hyssop by Photogenics + Co is a crisp, aromatic scent that balances herbal freshness with soft woody undertones. Launched in 2019, it features a prominent opening of cool mint and cardamom, transitioning into a textured heart of basil and cypress. It is a versatile choice for anyone seeking a clean, grounded fra…

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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, The Cut or No. 6 Hyssop?

No. 6 Hyssop takes 3 of 4 categories. The Cut is rated 3.96/5 from 414 votes; No. 6 Hyssop is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose The Cut for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose No. 6 Hyssop for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, The Cut or No. 6 Hyssop?

No. 6 Hyssop lasts longest (No. 6 Hyssop 100/100, The Cut 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, The Cut or No. 6 Hyssop?

No. 6 Hyssop projects furthest (No. 6 Hyssop 100/100, The Cut 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do The Cut and No. 6 Hyssop smell similar?

Closely related: a 63% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Cypress, Lavender, Basil and Mint.

Is The Cut or No. 6 Hyssop better for summer or winter?

No. 6 Hyssop suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in The Cut and No. 6 Hyssop?

The Cut features Clary Sage, Cypress, Lavender, Cedarwood and Basil. No. 6 Hyssop has top notes of Mint, Cardamom and Hyssop, heart notes of Basil, Cloves, Jasmine and Cypress, a base of Lavender, Thyme and Cedar.