Fragrance comparison

Azure vs Numero 7

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 7 ratings analysed

3 wins

Azure

Ardent Parfums

4.205 votes

Rank #42,481 Warm SpicyOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

Numero 7

Posh Extrait

3.502 votes

Rank #70,443 Warm SpicyFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Azure takes 3 of 4 categories.

Azure
Choose it for a warm spicy and oud character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, evening wear.
Numero 7
Choose it for a warm spicy and floral character. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Azure3/4

Numero 70/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Azure
Sillage & projection: Azure
Value for money: Tie
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Azure

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AzureArdent Parfums

Numero 7Posh Extrait

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.20/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 53%Had 7%Want 40%

3.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 11%Had 11%Want 78%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

80%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

20%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

0%Love

50%Like

50%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage89

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityAzure

SillageAzure

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

oud92%

fresh spicy84%

violet77%

powdery69%

floral61%

warm spicy100%

floral92%

leather84%

musky77%

fresh spicy69%

powdery61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both warm spicy, fresh spicy and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

SaffronNutmegMandarin

Heart

VioletCloveOsmanthusCumin

Base

OudAmberPatchouliMossMusk

Top15-30 mins

SaffronBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

OsmanthusVioletNutmegImmortelle

Base8-11 hrs

Mineral notesAmbretteLeatherMusk

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Nutmeg, Violet and Osmanthus. Durations are only published for Numero 7, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring75

Summer100

Fall100

Winter75

Day67

Night100

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men71

Unisex29

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#42,481

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#70,443

PerfumerCristian Calabro

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAzureHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Azure by Ardent Parfums launches with a sharp burst of saffron, mandarin, and grated nutmeg. The initial blast feels dry, warm, and distinctly metallic on warm skin. Within twenty minutes, sweet violet and leather-toned osmanthus merge with clove and earthy cumin, shifting the tone into a spicy floral space. The base …

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Numero 7 by Posh Extrait delivers a bold take on modern leather. The opening hits fast. Fresh bergamot cuts through pungent, bittersweet saffron within seconds of spraying. As the initial citrus blast settles, fuzzy osmanthus and cool violet bring a powdery, apricot-like sweetness that softens the edges. You also catc…

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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, Azure or Numero 7?

Azure takes 3 of 4 categories. Azure is rated 4.20/5 from 5 votes; Numero 7 is rated 3.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Azure for a warm spicy and oud character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, evening wear. Choose Numero 7 for a warm spicy and floral character. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Azure or Numero 7?

Azure lasts longest (Azure 83/100, Numero 7 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Azure or Numero 7?

Azure projects furthest (Azure 89/100, Numero 7 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Azure and Numero 7 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, fresh spicy and floral accords. Common notes include Saffron, Nutmeg, Violet and Osmanthus.

Is Azure or Numero 7 better for summer or winter?

Azure suits evening wear; Numero 7 suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Azure and Numero 7?

Azure has top notes of Saffron, Nutmeg and Mandarin, heart notes of Violet, Clove, Osmanthus and Cumin, a base of Oud, Amber, Patchouli and Moss. Numero 7 has top notes of Saffron and Bergamot, heart notes of Osmanthus, Violet, Nutmeg and Immortelle, a base of Mineral notes, Ambrette, Leather and Musk.