8 AM vs Le Numero Cinq
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
38%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Le Numero Cinq takes 4 of 4 categories.
8 AMChoose it for a vanilla and powdery character. Best in fall, evening wear.
Le Numero CinqChoose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
8 AM0/4
Le Numero Cinq4/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Le Numero Cinq
- Sillage & projection
- Le Numero Cinq
- Value for money
- Le Numero Cinq
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Le Numero Cinq
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
8 AMCinnamon ProjectsLe Numero CinqMolyneuxWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.25/ 5 · 8 votes
Have 50%Had 19%Want 31%
4.15/ 5 · 13 votes
Have 38%Had 10%Want 52%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate0%Love
63%Like
0%Ok
38%Dislike
0%Hate
8 votes · too few to score
46%Love
38%Like
0%Ok
15%Dislike
0%Hate
13 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityLe Numero Cinq
SillageLe Numero Cinq
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerLe Numero CinqBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothvanilla100%
powdery88%
woody77%
iris65%
white floral53%
citrus42%
warm spicy100%
woody92%
iris84%
earthy77%
powdery69%
aldehydic61%
Scent match38%Some overlap · both woody, powdery and iris
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
VanillaNeroliOrrisSandalwood
No top / heart / base split published
Top
AldehydesNeroliBergamotPeach
Heart
OrrisCarnationYlang-YlangPlumOrange Blossom
Base
IncenseSandalwoodOakmossClovesLabdanumPatchouliBenzoinAmber
InformationalShared notesNeroli, Orris and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for 8 AM, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring0
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day67
Night100
Spring20
Summer0
Fall80
Winter100
Day60
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#62,163
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews4
Overall rank#40,076
PerfumerJacques Vogel
Launched—
Reviews2
Category winnerLe Numero CinqHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshot8 AM by Cinnamon Projects is an understated unisex fragrance built around a powdery, woody core. Launched in 2015, the scent pairs delicate neroli with smooth orris, dry sandalwood, and a subtle touch of balsamic vanilla. Rather than projecting loudly across a room, it stays close and creates a clean, calm presence re…
Reviews →Le Numero Cinq by Molyneux opens with a crisp burst of fizzy aldehydes, tart bergamot, and sweet sun-warmed peach. As it settles onto the skin, earthy orris root emerges alongside spicy carnation and dark, stewed plum. The foundation dries down into a rich base of smoky oakmoss, dark patchouli, warm cloves, and sweet …
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, 8 AM or Le Numero Cinq?
Le Numero Cinq takes 4 of 4 categories. 8 AM is rated 3.25/5 from 8 votes; Le Numero Cinq is rated 4.15/5 from 13 votes. Choose 8 AM for a vanilla and powdery character. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Le Numero Cinq for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, 8 AM or Le Numero Cinq?
Le Numero Cinq lasts longest (Le Numero Cinq 68/100, 8 AM 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, 8 AM or Le Numero Cinq?
Le Numero Cinq projects furthest (Le Numero Cinq 67/100, 8 AM 38/100), based on community performance votes.
Do 8 AM and Le Numero Cinq smell similar?
Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and iris accords. Common notes include Neroli, Orris and Sandalwood.
Is 8 AM or Le Numero Cinq better for summer or winter?
8 AM suits evening wear; Le Numero Cinq suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in 8 AM and Le Numero Cinq?
8 AM features Vanilla, Neroli, Orris and Sandalwood. Le Numero Cinq has top notes of Aldehydes, Neroli, Bergamot and Peach, heart notes of Orris, Carnation, Ylang-Ylang and Plum, a base of Incense, Sandalwood, Oakmoss and Cloves.
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