Aleksandr vs Le Numero Cinq
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
15%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Le Numero Cinq takes 3 of 5 categories.
AleksandrChoose it for a leather and ozonic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
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.
Aleksandr2/5
Le Numero Cinq3/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Aleksandr
- 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
- Aleksandr
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
AleksandrArquisteLe Numero CinqMolyneuxWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.02/ 5 · 210 votes
Have 29%Had 12%Want 59%
4.15/ 5 · 13 votes
Have 38%Had 10%Want 52%
Category winnerAleksandrRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate39%Love
39%Like
9%Ok
13%Dislike
0%Hate
210 votes
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 bothleather100%
ozonic92%
aquatic84%
smoky77%
fresh69%
woody61%
warm spicy100%
woody92%
iris84%
earthy77%
powdery69%
aldehydic61%
Scent match15%Clearly different · both woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
NeroliVodkaAldehydesBirch Leaf
Heart
Violet LeavesRussian LeatherOrrisCognac
Base
Balsam FirBirch TarOakmossNatural Musk
Top
AldehydesNeroliBergamotPeach
Heart
OrrisCarnationYlang-YlangPlumOrange Blossom
Base
IncenseSandalwoodOakmossClovesLabdanumPatchouliBenzoinAmber
InformationalShared notesNeroli, Aldehydes, Orris and Oakmoss. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring69
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
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#31,399
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#39,846
PerfumerJacques Vogel
Launched—
Reviews2
Category winnerAleksandrHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotArquiste Aleksandr opens with a sharp flash of chilled vodka, crisp aldehydes, and green birch leaf that cuts cleanly through cold winter air. Within twenty minutes, the icy top notes step back to reveal a dry heart of violet leaves, powdery orris, and polished Russian leather. Crisp balsam fir and smoky birch tar anc…
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, Aleksandr or Le Numero Cinq?
Le Numero Cinq takes 3 of 5 categories. Aleksandr is rated 4.02/5 from 210 votes; Le Numero Cinq is rated 4.15/5 from 13 votes. Choose Aleksandr for a leather and ozonic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. 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, Aleksandr or Le Numero Cinq?
Le Numero Cinq lasts longest (Le Numero Cinq 68/100, Aleksandr 62/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Aleksandr or Le Numero Cinq?
Le Numero Cinq projects furthest (Le Numero Cinq 67/100, Aleksandr 56/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Aleksandr and Le Numero Cinq smell similar?
Clearly different: a 15% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Neroli, Aldehydes, Orris and Oakmoss.
Is Aleksandr or Le Numero Cinq better for summer or winter?
Le Numero Cinq suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Aleksandr and Le Numero Cinq?
Aleksandr has top notes of Neroli, Vodka, Aldehydes and Birch Leaf, heart notes of Violet Leaves, Russian Leather, Orris and Cognac, a base of Balsam Fir, Birch Tar, Oakmoss and Natural Musk. 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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