Fragrance comparison

Virgin Mint vs No 6 by Raphael

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 162 ratings analysed

Virgin Mint

Carolina Herrera

4.13147 votes

Rank #8,548 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

No 6 by Raphael

Milton Lloyd

4.6015 votes

Rank #35,315 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No 6 by Raphael takes 4 of 5 categories.

Virgin Mint
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
No 6 by Raphael
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Virgin Mint1/5

No 6 by Raphael4/5

Ratings & consensus: No 6 by Raphael
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: No 6 by Raphael
Sillage & projection: No 6 by Raphael
Value for money: No 6 by Raphael
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Virgin Mint

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Virgin MintCarolina Herrera

No 6 by RaphaelMilton Lloyd

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.13/ 5 · 147 votes

Have 74%Had 26%Want 0%

4.60/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 31%Had 7%Want 61%

Category winnerNo 6 by RaphaelRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

43%Love

38%Like

10%Ok

8%Dislike

1%Hate

147 votes

60%Love

40%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate90

Category winners

LongevityNo 6 by Raphael

SillageNo 6 by Raphael

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value33

¤ Price value86

Category winnerNo 6 by RaphaelBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy88%

green77%

citrus65%

musky53%

woody42%

citrus100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

amber61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

BergamotMandarin Orange

Heart2-3 hrs

VetiverGeranium

Base4-6 hrs

MintWhite Musk

Top

VetiverBlack PepperMandarin OrangeLemonMint

Heart

GrapefruitCedarGeraniumNutmegLabdanum

Base

IncenseCardamomPrecious WoodsMusk

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Vetiver, Geranium and Mint. Durations are only published for Virgin Mint, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter16

Day100

Night21

Spring63

Summer100

Fall75

Winter50

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men42

Unisex52

Women6

Casual 47%Work 35%Date 11%Party 7%

Men64

Unisex18

Women18

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,548

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews29

Overall rank#35,315

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerVirgin MintHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Carolina Herrera Virgin Mint delivers an immediate shock of cold green air. Crushed Moroccan spearmint leads the charge. It smells like real torn garden herbs rather than sugary candy or hotel toothpaste. Italian bergamot and sweet mandarin orange brighten the initial spray with a sharp citrus burst. Within thirty min…

Reviews →

No 6 by Raphael by Milton Lloyd opens with an energetic burst of lemon, mandarin orange, and crisp mint, backed by a sharp kick of black pepper. As the bright citrus top recedes, cedar and geranium lend a clean, structured middle layer that feels fresh and office-ready. The base settles into dry incense, cardamom, pre…

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Virgin Mint or No 6 by Raphael?

No 6 by Raphael takes 4 of 5 categories. Virgin Mint is rated 4.13/5 from 147 votes; No 6 by Raphael is rated 4.60/5 from 15 votes. Choose Virgin Mint for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose No 6 by Raphael for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Virgin Mint or No 6 by Raphael?

No 6 by Raphael lasts longest (No 6 by Raphael 77/100, Virgin Mint 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Virgin Mint or No 6 by Raphael?

No 6 by Raphael projects furthest (No 6 by Raphael 69/100, Virgin Mint 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Virgin Mint and No 6 by Raphael smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Vetiver, Geranium and Mint.

Is Virgin Mint or No 6 by Raphael better for summer or winter?

Virgin Mint suits daytime wear; No 6 by Raphael suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Virgin Mint and No 6 by Raphael?

Virgin Mint has top notes of Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Vetiver and Geranium, a base of Mint and White Musk. No 6 by Raphael has top notes of Vetiver, Black Pepper, Mandarin Orange and Lemon, heart notes of Grapefruit, Cedar, Geranium and Nutmeg, a base of Incense, Cardamom, Precious Woods and Musk.