Fragrance comparison

Tom Wolfe #234 vs V6

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 16 ratings analysed

2 wins

Tom Wolfe #234

Illuminum

4.2114 votes

Rank #39,392 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

Alta Moda

4.002 votes

Rank #64,409 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Tom Wolfe #234 takes 2 of 3 categories.

Tom Wolfe #234
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.
V6
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Tom Wolfe #2342/3

V61/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: V6
Sillage & projection: Tom Wolfe #234
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Tom Wolfe #234

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Tom Wolfe #234Illuminum

V6Alta Moda

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.21/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 47%Had 7%Want 47%

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 25%Had 25%Want 50%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

43%Love

43%Like

7%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

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

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityV6

SillageTom Wolfe #234

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

soft spicy69%

amber61%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

green77%

floral69%

white floral61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotFennel

Heart

GeraniumNeroli

Base

Pine TreeAmber

Top

Orange LeafNeroliBergamotCedar

Heart

GeraniumHyacinthClary Sage

Base

MuskAgarwood (Oud)AmberTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Geranium, Neroli and Amber. 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

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#39,392

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#64,409

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerTom Wolfe #234Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Tom Wolfe #234 is a bright, aromatic woody scent that leans citrusy and green, with a noticeable fennel lift and a clean, outdoorsy base. One wearer even described a fizzy yuzu and lemon-like start, then fennel with fresh greenness and a tea-ish hint. If you like crisp, modern aromatics that stay easy to wear, it is w…

Reviews →

V6 by Alta Moda is a Woody Aromatic fragrance for men. Top notes are Orange Leaf, Neroli, Bergamot and Cedar; middle notes are Geranium, Hyacinth, Clary Sage and Cedar; base notes are Musk, Agarwood (Oud), Amber and Tonka Bean.

Reviews →

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, Tom Wolfe #234 or V6?

Tom Wolfe #234 takes 2 of 3 categories. Tom Wolfe #234 is rated 4.21/5 from 14 votes; V6 is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Tom Wolfe #234 for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose V6 for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Tom Wolfe #234 or V6?

V6 lasts longest (V6 60/100, Tom Wolfe #234 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Tom Wolfe #234 or V6?

Tom Wolfe #234 projects furthest (Tom Wolfe #234 58/100, V6 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Tom Wolfe #234 and V6 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Geranium, Neroli and Amber.

Is Tom Wolfe #234 or V6 better for summer or winter?

Tom Wolfe #234 suits day or night wear; V6 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Tom Wolfe #234 and V6?

Tom Wolfe #234 has top notes of Bergamot and Fennel, heart notes of Geranium and Neroli, a base of Pine Tree and Amber. V6 has top notes of Orange Leaf, Neroli, Bergamot and Cedar, heart notes of Geranium, Hyacinth and Clary Sage, a base of Musk, Agarwood (Oud), Amber and Tonka Bean.