Fragrance comparison

Feu Patchouli vs Le Numero Cinq

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 348 ratings analysed

4 wins

Feu Patchouli

Maison Rebatchi

3.97335 votes

Rank #3,062 CitrusWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

Le Numero Cinq

Molyneux

4.1513 votes

Rank #39,842 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Feu Patchouli takes 4 of 5 categories.

Feu Patchouli
Choose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in winter.
Le Numero Cinq
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Best in winter, evening wear.

Feu Patchouli4/5

Le Numero Cinq0/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Feu PatchouliMaison Rebatchi

Le Numero CinqMolyneux

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.97/ 5 · 335 votes

Have 46%Had 12%Want 42%

4.15/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 38%Had 10%Want 52%

Category winnerFeu PatchouliRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

41%Love

39%Like

12%Ok

6%Dislike

3%Hate

252 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

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityFeu Patchouli

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value60

¤ Price value50

Category winnerFeu PatchouliBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy69%

patchouli61%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

iris84%

earthy77%

powdery69%

aldehydic61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both warm spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CitronAldehydesBergamotSweet OrangeCassisPink PepperBlack Pepper

Heart

WormwoodClovesCarnationCinnamon

Base

PatchouliOakmossDriftwoodIncenseLabdanumMyrrhMuskVanilla

Top

AldehydesNeroliBergamotPeach

Heart

OrrisCarnationYlang-YlangPlumOrange Blossom

Base

IncenseSandalwoodOakmossClovesLabdanumPatchouliBenzoinAmber

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Bergamot, Cloves and Carnation. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring79

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring20

Summer0

Fall80

Winter100

Day60

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men44

Unisex48

Women8

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,062

PerfumerBertrand Duchaufour

Launched—

Reviews54

Overall rank#39,842

PerfumerJacques Vogel

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerFeu PatchouliHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Feu Patchouli by Maison Rebatchi offers a complex woody chypre profile built around citrus and spice. The opening sparkles with citron and aldehydes, while the base grounds the scent with patchouli, oakmoss, and incense. It functions best as an autumn signature for those who enjoy resinous, textured woods with a dappe…

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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, Feu Patchouli or Le Numero Cinq?

Feu Patchouli takes 4 of 5 categories. Feu Patchouli is rated 3.97/5 from 335 votes; Le Numero Cinq is rated 4.15/5 from 13 votes. Choose Feu Patchouli for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Le Numero Cinq for a warm spicy and woody character. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Feu Patchouli or Le Numero Cinq?

Feu Patchouli lasts longest (Feu Patchouli 76/100, Le Numero Cinq 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Feu Patchouli or Le Numero Cinq?

Projection is very close: Feu Patchouli 67/100, Le Numero Cinq 67/100 for sillage.

Do Feu Patchouli and Le Numero Cinq smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Bergamot, Cloves and Carnation.

Is Feu Patchouli or Le Numero Cinq better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Feu Patchouli and Le Numero Cinq?

Feu Patchouli has top notes of Citron, Aldehydes, Bergamot and Sweet Orange, heart notes of Wormwood, Cloves, Carnation and Cinnamon, a base of Patchouli, Oakmoss, Driftwood and Incense. 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.