Fragrance comparison

Jaya vs Le Numero Cinq

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 21 ratings analysed

Jaya

Anjali Perfumes

4.128 votes

Rank #38,826 PowderyRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

Le Numero Cinq

Molyneux

4.1513 votes

Rank #35,534 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Jaya
Choose it for a powdery and rose character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Le Numero Cinq
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Jaya2/4

Le Numero Cinq2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Jaya
Sillage & projection: Le Numero Cinq
Value for money: Jaya
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

JayaAnjali Perfumes

Le Numero CinqMolyneux

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.12/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 30%Had 14%Want 57%

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

38%Love

38%Like

25%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

8 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

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityJaya

SillageLe Numero Cinq

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value50

Category winnerJayaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

rose91%

iris83%

fruity74%

floral65%

violet56%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

iris84%

earthy77%

powdery69%

aldehydic61%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both powdery and iris

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PeachBergamotCloves

Heart

Bulgarian Rose

Base

OrrisViolet

Top

AldehydesNeroliBergamotPeach

Heart

OrrisCarnationYlang-YlangPlumOrange Blossom

Base

IncenseSandalwoodOakmossClovesLabdanumPatchouliBenzoinAmber

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer20

Fall60

Winter40

Day100

Night20

Spring20

Summer0

Fall80

Winter100

Day60

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#38,826

PerfumerAnjali Vandemark

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#35,534

PerfumerJacques Vogel

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerLe Numero CinqHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Jaya opens with crisp bergamot and a dusting of ground cloves before unfolding into heavy Bulgarian rose and ripe peach. Orris root and violet lend a cool, powdery texture to the base. It wears best during fresh spring mornings when you want a quiet, vintage floral presence.

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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, Jaya or Le Numero Cinq?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Jaya is rated 4.12/5 from 8 votes; Le Numero Cinq is rated 4.15/5 from 13 votes. Choose Jaya for a powdery and rose character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Le Numero Cinq for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Jaya or Le Numero Cinq?

They last about the same: Jaya 70/100, Le Numero Cinq 68/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Jaya or Le Numero Cinq?

Le Numero Cinq projects furthest (Le Numero Cinq 67/100, Jaya 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Jaya and Le Numero Cinq smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and iris accords. Common notes include Peach, Bergamot, Cloves and Orris.

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

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

What are the notes in Jaya and Le Numero Cinq?

Jaya has top notes of Peach, Bergamot and Cloves, heart notes of Bulgarian Rose, a base of Orris and Violet. 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.