Fragrance comparison

Amber vs Le Numero Cinq

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 15 ratings analysed

Amber

Tibhò

5.002 votes

Rank #41,824 AmberPowdery

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31%scent match

Clearly different

Le Numero Cinq

Molyneux

4.1513 votes

Rank #40,143 Warm SpicyWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Amber
Choose it for a amber and powdery character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Le Numero Cinq
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Amber2/4

Le Numero Cinq2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Amber
Sillage & projection: Le Numero Cinq
Value for money: Amber
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

AmberTibhò

Le Numero CinqMolyneux

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%

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 hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 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

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityAmber

SillageLe Numero Cinq

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value50

Category winnerAmberBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

powdery91%

vanilla83%

woody74%

sweet65%

musky56%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

iris84%

earthy77%

powdery69%

aldehydic61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both woody and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Sweet OrangeBergamot

Heart

White MuskPink PepperPeach

Base

SandalwoodVanillaAmberLabdanumBenzoinMuskCotton Candy

Top

AldehydesNeroliBergamotPeach

Heart

OrrisCarnationYlang-YlangPlumOrange Blossom

Base

IncenseSandalwoodOakmossClovesLabdanumPatchouliBenzoinAmber

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Peach, Sandalwood 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

Spring33

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Spring20

Summer0

Fall80

Winter100

Day60

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#41,824

PerfumerRoberto Dario

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#40,143

PerfumerJacques Vogel

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerLe Numero CinqHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Amber by Tibhò opens with bright sweet orange and bergamot, then quickly settles into a soft ambery core with white musk, vanilla and a peachy sweetness. The overall feel is powdery, warm and slightly gourmand rather than sharp. It reads as a comfort scent first, with sandalwood, benzoin and labdanum giving the dry-do…

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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 …

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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 is better, Amber or Le Numero Cinq?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Amber is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes; Le Numero Cinq is rated 4.15/5 from 13 votes. Choose Amber for a amber and powdery character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Le Numero Cinq for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Amber or Le Numero Cinq?

They last about the same: Amber 70/100, Le Numero Cinq 68/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Amber or Le Numero Cinq?

Le Numero Cinq projects furthest (Le Numero Cinq 67/100, Amber 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Amber and Le Numero Cinq smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Peach, Sandalwood and Amber.

Is Amber or Le Numero Cinq better for summer or winter?

Amber suits evening wear; Le Numero Cinq suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Amber and Le Numero Cinq?

Amber has top notes of Sweet Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of White Musk, Pink Pepper and Peach, a base of Sandalwood, Vanilla, Amber and Labdanum. 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.