Fragrance comparison

Amatus (formerly Numero IV) vs Lilit

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 65 ratings analysed

4 wins

Amatus (formerly Numero IV)

Adamo Parfum

4.0852 votes

Rank #26,587 OudVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

Lilit

Anna Borisova Parfum

4.0013 votes

Rank #37,435 MuskyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Amatus (formerly Numero IV) takes 4 of 5 categories.

Amatus (formerly Numero IV)
Choose it for a oud and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Lilit
Choose it for a musky and powdery character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Amatus (formerly Numero IV)4/5

Lilit1/5

Ratings & consensus: Amatus (formerly Numero IV)
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Amatus (formerly Numero IV)
Sillage & projection: Amatus (formerly Numero IV)
Value for money: Lilit
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Amatus (formerly Numero IV)

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Amatus (formerly Numero IV)Adamo Parfum

LilitAnna Borisova Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.08/ 5 · 52 votes

Have 28%Had 7%Want 65%

4.00/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 30%Had 10%Want 61%

Category winnerAmatus (formerly Numero IV)Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

54%Love

19%Like

15%Ok

4%Dislike

8%Hate

52 votes

38%Love

31%Like

23%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage79

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityAmatus (formerly Numero IV)

SillageAmatus (formerly Numero IV)

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price value52

Category winnerLilitBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

oud100%

vanilla91%

powdery83%

amber74%

soft spicy65%

musky56%

musky100%

powdery77%

animalic53%

sweet30%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both powdery and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Baie RoseBergamot

Heart

Bulgarian RoseCashmere Musk

Base

OudVanillaAmber

Top

Musk

Heart

Cashmere Musk

Base

Animal notesAmber

InformationalShared notesCashmere Musk 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

Spring45

Summer20

Fall90

Winter100

Day80

Night100

Spring50

Summer63

Fall75

Winter100

Day38

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men27

Unisex61

Women12

Men0

Unisex40

Women60

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,587

PerfumerChristian Provenzano

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#37,435

PerfumerAnna Borisova

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerAmatus (formerly Numero IV)Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Amatus (formerly Numero IV) by Adamo Parfum is a fragrance for women and men. Amatus (formerly Numero IV) was launched in 2023. The nose behind this fragrance is Christian Provenzano. Top notes are Baie Rose and Bergamot; middle notes are Bulgarian Rose and Cashmere Musk; base notes are Oud, Vanilla and Amber.

Reviews →

Lilit by Anna Borisova Parfum opens with a heavy coat of clean musk that warms instantly on contact with skin. As the initial puff settles, cashmere musk brings a soft, velvety texture that tempers the sharper edges of the opening. Golden amber and earthy animal notes emerge late in the wear, creating a dark, snug sce…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Amatus (formerly Numero IV) or Lilit?

Amatus (formerly Numero IV) takes 4 of 5 categories. Amatus (formerly Numero IV) is rated 4.08/5 from 52 votes; Lilit is rated 4.00/5 from 13 votes. Choose Amatus (formerly Numero IV) for a oud and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Lilit for a musky and powdery character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Amatus (formerly Numero IV) or Lilit?

Amatus (formerly Numero IV) lasts longest (Amatus (formerly Numero IV) 87/100, Lilit 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Amatus (formerly Numero IV) or Lilit?

Amatus (formerly Numero IV) projects furthest (Amatus (formerly Numero IV) 79/100, Lilit 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Amatus (formerly Numero IV) and Lilit smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and musky accords. Common notes include Cashmere Musk and Amber.

Is Amatus (formerly Numero IV) or Lilit better for summer or winter?

Amatus (formerly Numero IV) suits evening wear; Lilit suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Amatus (formerly Numero IV) and Lilit?

Amatus (formerly Numero IV) has top notes of Baie Rose and Bergamot, heart notes of Bulgarian Rose and Cashmere Musk, a base of Oud, Vanilla and Amber. Lilit has top notes of Musk, heart notes of Cashmere Musk, a base of Animal notes and Amber.