Fragrance comparison

The Temptation vs No. 6

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 19 ratings analysed

The Temptation

Black Phoenix Alchemy Lab

3.867 votes

Rank #44,664 FloralMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

21%scent match

Clearly different

2 wins

No. 6

Sense Dubai

4.0012 votes

Rank #52,817 MuskyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No. 6 takes 2 of 3 categories.

The Temptation
Choose it for a floral and musky character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
No. 6
Choose it for a musky and fruity character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

The Temptation1/3

No. 62/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

The TemptationBlack Phoenix Alchemy Lab

No. 6Sense Dubai

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.86/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 7%Had 7%Want 87%

4.00/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 30%Had 10%Want 60%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

43%Love

29%Like

14%Ok

0%Dislike

14%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

42%Love

33%Like

8%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityNo. 6

SillageNo. 6

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value63

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

musky90%

rose80%

green70%

white floral60%

fresh50%

musky100%

fruity92%

sweet84%

warm spicy77%

citrus69%

powdery61%

Scent match21%Clearly different · both musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Peach BlossomRoseBlack MuskLilyPalmarosaWisteriaRice Flower

No top / heart / base split published

Top

PineappleSaffronLemonLitchiBergamot

Heart

RoseLilyTuberose

Base

Black MuskMossTonka BeanAmberPatchouliAgarwood (Oud)Cedar

InformationalShared notesRose, Black Musk and Lily. 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

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer50

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#44,664

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#52,817

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerThe TemptationHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

The Temptation reads as a soft floral musk with a peachy, fresh opening, rose through the middle, and a slightly waxy, powdery drydown. It feels elegant rather than loud, with green and white floral facets that keep it airy. Based on the small set of reviews, this is better suited to someone who likes delicate floral …

Reviews →

No. 6 by Sense Dubai is an oriental floral fragrance that balances bright, sweet fruits with a dark, resinous foundation. It opens with sharp pineapple and saffron, moves into a heart of white florals, and settles on a base of black musk and patchouli. It suits individuals seeking a sweet, musky skin scent for cool ev…

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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 Temptation or No. 6?

No. 6 takes 2 of 3 categories. The Temptation is rated 3.86/5 from 7 votes; No. 6 is rated 4.00/5 from 12 votes. Choose The Temptation for a floral and musky character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose No. 6 for a musky and fruity character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, The Temptation or No. 6?

No. 6 lasts longest (No. 6 80/100, The Temptation 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, The Temptation or No. 6?

No. 6 projects furthest (No. 6 69/100, The Temptation 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do The Temptation and No. 6 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 21% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share musky accords. Common notes include Rose, Black Musk and Lily.

Is The Temptation or No. 6 better for summer or winter?

No. 6 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in The Temptation and No. 6?

The Temptation features Peach Blossom, Rose, Black Musk, Lily and Palmarosa. No. 6 has top notes of Pineapple, Saffron, Lemon and Litchi, heart notes of Rose, Lily and Tuberose, a base of Black Musk, Moss, Tonka Bean and Amber.