Fragrance comparison

Firoza vs Le Numero Cinq

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

Updated 31 Oct 2026 15 ratings analysed

3 wins

Firoza

The Dua Brand

4.002 votes

Rank #60,092 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

Le Numero Cinq

Molyneux

4.1513 votes

Rank #37,907 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Firoza takes 3 of 4 categories.

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

Firoza3/4

Le Numero Cinq1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Firoza
Sillage & projection: Firoza
Value for money: Firoza
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

FirozaThe Dua Brand

Le Numero CinqMolyneux

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 50%Had 25%Want 25%

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

50%Love

0%Like

50%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

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityFiroza

SillageFiroza

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value50

Category winnerFirozaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy92%

yellow floral84%

white floral77%

vanilla69%

fresh spicy61%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

iris84%

earthy77%

powdery69%

aldehydic61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Indian JasmineBlack PepperYlang-YlangSandalwoodVanillaOakmossIncenseSalt

No top / heart / base split published

Top

AldehydesNeroliBergamotPeach

Heart

OrrisCarnationYlang-YlangPlumOrange Blossom

Base

IncenseSandalwoodOakmossClovesLabdanumPatchouliBenzoinAmber

InformationalShared notesYlang-Ylang, Sandalwood, Oakmoss and Incense. Durations are only published for Firoza, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring20

Summer0

Fall80

Winter100

Day60

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#60,092

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#37,907

PerfumerJacques Vogel

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerLe Numero CinqHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Firoza by The Dua Brand is an Extrait de Parfum that pairs oceanic salt with dark incense and rich woods. Released in 2020, this unisex creation opens with a sharp burst of black pepper and sea salt before shifting toward warm floral layers of ylang-ylang and Indian jasmine. The base settles into creamy sandalwood, ea…

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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, Firoza or Le Numero Cinq?

Firoza takes 3 of 4 categories. Firoza is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes; Le Numero Cinq is rated 4.15/5 from 13 votes. Choose Firoza for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Le Numero Cinq for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Firoza or Le Numero Cinq?

Firoza lasts longest (Firoza 80/100, Le Numero Cinq 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Firoza or Le Numero Cinq?

Firoza projects furthest (Firoza 75/100, Le Numero Cinq 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Firoza and Le Numero Cinq smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Ylang-Ylang, Sandalwood, Oakmoss and Incense.

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

Firoza suits day or night wear; Le Numero Cinq suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Firoza and Le Numero Cinq?

Firoza features Indian Jasmine, Black Pepper, Ylang-Ylang, Sandalwood 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.