Amber Malaki vs Le Numero Cinq
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
14%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Amber Malaki takes 4 of 5 categories.
Amber MalakiChoose it for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Le Numero CinqChoose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Amber Malaki4/5
Le Numero Cinq1/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Amber Malaki
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Amber Malaki
- Sillage & projection
- Le Numero Cinq
- Value for money
- Amber Malaki
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Amber Malaki
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Amber MalakiChopardLe Numero CinqMolyneuxWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.10/ 5 · 556 votes
Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%
4.15/ 5 · 13 votes
Have 38%Had 10%Want 52%
Category winnerAmber MalakiRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate43%Love
36%Like
11%Ok
9%Dislike
2%Hate
556 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
LongevityAmber Malaki
SillageLe Numero Cinq
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerAmber MalakiBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
vanilla83%
smoky65%
balsamic48%
woody30%
warm spicy100%
woody92%
iris84%
earthy77%
powdery69%
aldehydic61%
Scent match14%Clearly different · both woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
AmberBourbon VanillaIncenseLabdanumPapyrusOrange Blossom
No top / heart / base split published
Top
AldehydesNeroliBergamotPeach
Heart
OrrisCarnationYlang-YlangPlumOrange Blossom
Base
IncenseSandalwoodOakmossClovesLabdanumPatchouliBenzoinAmber
InformationalShared notesAmber, Incense, Labdanum and Orange Blossom. Durations are only published for Amber Malaki, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring45
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day71
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#2,766
PerfumerNot listed
Launched2015
Reviews60
Overall rank#39,846
PerfumerJacques Vogel
Launched—
Reviews2
Category winnerAmber MalakiHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotChopard Amber Malaki centers on sweet golden amber, smooth bourbon vanilla, and dry papyrus wood. The first spray reveals a brief flash of orange blossom that cuts through the opening richness. Do not expect intense oud. Instead, gentle incense smoke and warm labdanum develop within fifteen minutes, creating a soft, r…
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, Amber Malaki or Le Numero Cinq?
Amber Malaki takes 4 of 5 categories. Amber Malaki is rated 4.10/5 from 556 votes; Le Numero Cinq is rated 4.15/5 from 13 votes. Choose Amber Malaki for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Le Numero Cinq for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Amber Malaki or Le Numero Cinq?
They last about the same: Amber Malaki 69/100, Le Numero Cinq 68/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Amber Malaki or Le Numero Cinq?
Le Numero Cinq projects furthest (Le Numero Cinq 67/100, Amber Malaki 59/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Amber Malaki and Le Numero Cinq smell similar?
Clearly different: a 14% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Amber, Incense, Labdanum and Orange Blossom.
Is Amber Malaki or Le Numero Cinq better for summer or winter?
Amber Malaki suits evening wear; Le Numero Cinq suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Amber Malaki and Le Numero Cinq?
Amber Malaki features Amber, Bourbon Vanilla, Incense, Labdanum and Papyrus. 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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