Fragrance comparison

Tirrenico vs The Sixth

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 298 ratings analysed

4 wins

Tirrenico

Profumi del Forte

3.78179 votes

Rank #13,878 AromaticMarine

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

The Sixth

Vyrao

3.82119 votes

Rank #18,240 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Tirrenico takes 4 of 7 categories.

Tirrenico
Choose it for a aromatic and marine character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
The Sixth
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring.

Tirrenico4/7

The Sixth3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

TirrenicoProfumi del Forte

The SixthVyrao

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.78/ 5 · 179 votes

Have 25%Had 18%Want 57%

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

34%Love

37%Like

2%Ok

25%Dislike

1%Hate

179 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

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage41

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityTirrenico

SillageTirrenico

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value31

Category winnerTirrenicoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

marine92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

woody69%

fresh61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy88%

woody77%

green65%

fresh53%

fruity42%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

Sea NotesSicilian Bitter OrangeBergamotWoody Notes

Heart2 to 4 hours

FennelBasilFruity NotesElemi resinJasmine

Base4 to 8 hours

OakmossSandalwoodWhite Musk

Top

Angelica RootWormwoodJuniper BerriesGentiana

Heart

FennelAppleBasilPeppermintRosemary

Base

Balsam FirCedarOakOakmossPatchouli

InformationalShared notesFennel, Basil and Oakmoss. Durations are only published for Tirrenico, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring47

Summer100

Fall12

Winter3

Day100

Night17

Spring100

Summer80

Fall0

Winter25

Day–

Night–

Category winnerThe SixthMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men21

Unisex79

Women0

Men13

Unisex66

Women21

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,878

PerfumerMaria Candida Gentile

Launched—

Reviews25

Overall rank#18,240

PerfumerMeabh McCurtin

Launched—

Reviews13

Category winnerTirrenicoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Tirrenico opens with a brisk rush of sea notes paired with tart Sicilian bitter orange and crisp bergamot. Rather than a gentle aquatic mist, this fragrance leans heavily into an authentic coastal atmosphere supported by dry woody notes and sun-baked herbs. Fennel and basil form an aromatic core that feels savoury and…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Tirrenico or The Sixth?

Tirrenico takes 4 of 7 categories. Tirrenico is rated 3.78/5 from 179 votes; The Sixth is rated 3.82/5 from 119 votes. Choose Tirrenico for a aromatic and marine character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose The Sixth for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Tirrenico or The Sixth?

Tirrenico lasts longest (Tirrenico 73/100, The Sixth 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Tirrenico or The Sixth?

Tirrenico projects furthest (Tirrenico 63/100, The Sixth 41/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Tirrenico and The Sixth smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Fennel, Basil and Oakmoss.

Is Tirrenico or The Sixth better for summer or winter?

For summer, Tirrenico is the stronger pick. For winter, The Sixth is the stronger pick. Tirrenico suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Tirrenico and The Sixth?

Tirrenico has top notes of Sea Notes, Sicilian Bitter Orange, Bergamot and Woody Notes, heart notes of Fennel, Basil, Fruity Notes and Elemi resin, a base of Oakmoss, Sandalwood and White Musk. 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.