Fragrance comparison

Chic et Bohème vs Le Numero Cinq

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 174 ratings analysed

Chic et Bohème

Chabaud Maison de Parfum

3.75161 votes

Rank #13,339 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

22%scent match

Clearly different

Le Numero Cinq

Molyneux

4.1513 votes

Rank #36,457 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2.

Chic et Bohème
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Le Numero Cinq
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Chic et Bohème2/5

Le Numero Cinq2/5

Ratings & consensus: Le Numero Cinq
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Le Numero Cinq
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Chic et Bohème
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Chic et Bohème

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Chic et BohèmeChabaud Maison de Parfum

Le Numero CinqMolyneux

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 161 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

4.15/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 38%Had 10%Want 52%

Category winnerLe Numero CinqRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

46%Like

11%Ok

17%Dislike

2%Hate

161 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

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityLe Numero Cinq

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value51

¤ Price value50

Category winnerChic et BohèmeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

citrus90%

sweet80%

woody70%

patchouli60%

yellow floral50%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

iris84%

earthy77%

powdery69%

aldehydic61%

Scent match22%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

NeroliYlang-YlangMandarin Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

Orange BlossomJasminePlum

Base6-8 hrs

PatchouliAmberVanilla

Top

AldehydesNeroliBergamotPeach

Heart

OrrisCarnationYlang-YlangPlumOrange Blossom

Base

IncenseSandalwoodOakmossClovesLabdanumPatchouliBenzoinAmber

InformationalShared notesNeroli, Ylang-Ylang, Orange Blossom and Plum. Durations are only published for Chic et Bohème, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer65

Fall60

Winter35

Day100

Night37

Spring20

Summer0

Fall80

Winter100

Day60

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex15

Women83

Work 34%Casual 32%Date 24%Party 11%

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,339

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews14

Overall rank#36,457

PerfumerJacques Vogel

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerChic et BohèmeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Chic et Bohème opens with a bright spark of mandarin orange and crisp neroli. The citrus hits fast. Within minutes, the sharp solvent edge softens into a lush bouquet of creamy orange blossom, ylang-ylang, and sweet jasmine petals. A faint note of ripe plum adds subtle fruitiness without making it sugary. As the flora…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Chic et Bohème or Le Numero Cinq?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2. Chic et Bohème is rated 3.75/5 from 161 votes; Le Numero Cinq is rated 4.15/5 from 13 votes. Choose Chic et Bohème for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Le Numero Cinq for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Chic et Bohème or Le Numero Cinq?

They last about the same: Le Numero Cinq 68/100, Chic et Bohème 67/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Chic et Bohème or Le Numero Cinq?

Projection is very close: Chic et Bohème 67/100, Le Numero Cinq 67/100 for sillage.

Do Chic et Bohème and Le Numero Cinq smell similar?

Clearly different: a 22% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Neroli, Ylang-Ylang, Orange Blossom and Plum.

Is Chic et Bohème or Le Numero Cinq better for summer or winter?

Chic et Bohème suits daytime wear; Le Numero Cinq suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Chic et Bohème and Le Numero Cinq?

Chic et Bohème has top notes of Neroli, Ylang-Ylang and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Jasmine and Plum, a base of Patchouli, Amber and Vanilla. 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.