Fragrance comparison

V6 vs Cocktail B-52

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 2 ratings analysed

3 wins

Alta Moda

4.002 votes

Rank #64,409 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

62%scent match

Closely related

Cocktail B-52

Sergio Nero

—0 votes

Rank #73,008 CitrusAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

V6 takes 3 of 3 categories.

V6
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Cocktail B-52
Choose it for a citrus and amber character. Best in spring.

V63/3

Cocktail B-520/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

V6Alta Moda

Cocktail B-52Sergio Nero

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 25%Had 25%Want 50%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 0%Had 100%Want 0%

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

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity20

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityV6

SillageV6

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value0

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

green77%

floral69%

white floral61%

citrus100%

amber92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

vanilla69%

powdery61%

Scent match62%Closely related · both citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Orange LeafNeroliBergamotCedar

Heart

GeraniumHyacinthClary Sage

Base

MuskAgarwood (Oud)AmberTonka Bean

Top

BergamotNeroliLemon

Heart

Clary SageGeraniumCedar

Base

Tonka BeanAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesNeroli, Bergamot, Cedar and Geranium. 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

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day–

Night–

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#64,409

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#73,008

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerV6Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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 →

Cocktail B-52 by Sergio Nero provides a sharp, citrus-heavy introduction that settles into a soft, wood-backed aromatic base. Designed for men who appreciate a clean and straightforward daily scent, it carries a bright lemon and neroli punch ideal for warm spring days or office wear where unobtrusive freshness is the …

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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 lasts longer, V6 or Cocktail B-52?

V6 lasts longest (V6 60/100, Cocktail B-52 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, V6 or Cocktail B-52?

V6 projects furthest (V6 50/100, Cocktail B-52 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do V6 and Cocktail B-52 smell similar?

Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Neroli, Bergamot, Cedar and Geranium.

Is V6 or Cocktail B-52 better for summer or winter?

V6 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in V6 and Cocktail B-52?

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. Cocktail B-52 has top notes of Bergamot, Neroli and Lemon, heart notes of Clary Sage, Geranium and Cedar, a base of Tonka Bean, Amber and Musk.