Fragrance comparison

Le Numero Cinq vs Les Exclusifs de Chanel 1932 Parfum

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 113 ratings analysed

3 wins

Le Numero Cinq

Molyneux

4.1513 votes

Rank #37,445 Warm SpicyWoody

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34%scent match

Clearly different

Les Exclusifs de Chanel 1932 Parfum

Chanel

4.32100 votes

Rank #30,898 FloralWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Le Numero Cinq takes 3 of 5 categories.

Le Numero Cinq
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Les Exclusifs de Chanel 1932 Parfum
Choose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Le Numero Cinq3/5

Les Exclusifs de Chanel 1932 Parfum2/5

Ratings & consensus: Les Exclusifs de Chanel 1932 Parfum
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Le Numero Cinq
Sillage & projection: Le Numero Cinq
Value for money: Le Numero Cinq
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Les Exclusifs de Chanel 1932 Parfum

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Le Numero CinqMolyneux

Les Exclusifs de Chanel 1932 ParfumChanel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.15/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 38%Had 10%Want 52%

4.32/ 5 · 100 votes

Have 39%Had 10%Want 52%

Category winnerLes Exclusifs de Chanel 1932 ParfumRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

46%Love

38%Like

0%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

53%Love

35%Like

3%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

100 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityLe Numero Cinq

SillageLe Numero Cinq

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value30

Category winnerLe Numero CinqBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

woody92%

iris84%

earthy77%

powdery69%

aldehydic61%

floral100%

woody92%

powdery84%

aromatic77%

musky69%

white floral61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both woody and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AldehydesNeroliBergamotPeach

Heart

OrrisCarnationYlang-YlangPlumOrange Blossom

Base

IncenseSandalwoodOakmossClovesLabdanumPatchouliBenzoinAmber

Top15-30 mins

AldehydesBergamotNeroli

Heart3-5 hrs

JasmineRoseLilacYlang-YlangCarnation

Base8-12+ hrs

OrrisVetiverMuskAmbrette (Musk Mallow)OpoponaxVanillaSandalwoodIncense

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Neroli, Bergamot and Orris. Durations are only published for Les Exclusifs de Chanel 1932 Parfum, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring20

Summer0

Fall80

Winter100

Day60

Night100

Spring100

Summer59

Fall0

Winter33

Day100

Night41

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

Men8

Unisex31

Women62

Work 37%Date 29%Casual 24%Party 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#37,445

PerfumerJacques Vogel

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#30,898

PerfumerJacques Polge

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLes Exclusifs de Chanel 1932 ParfumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Les Exclusifs de Chanel 1932 Parfum captures the dazzling spirit of Gabrielle Chanel's historic 1932 high jewelry exhibition. Crafted by master perfumer Jacques Polge, this pure extrait opens with a flash of fizzy aldehydes, sweet neroli, and sunlit bergamot before settling into a rich floral core. Velvety jasmine, de…

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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, Le Numero Cinq or Les Exclusifs de Chanel 1932 Parfum?

Le Numero Cinq takes 3 of 5 categories. Le Numero Cinq is rated 4.15/5 from 13 votes; Les Exclusifs de Chanel 1932 Parfum is rated 4.32/5 from 100 votes. Choose Le Numero Cinq for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Les Exclusifs de Chanel 1932 Parfum for a floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Le Numero Cinq or Les Exclusifs de Chanel 1932 Parfum?

Le Numero Cinq lasts longest (Le Numero Cinq 68/100, Les Exclusifs de Chanel 1932 Parfum 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Le Numero Cinq or Les Exclusifs de Chanel 1932 Parfum?

Le Numero Cinq projects furthest (Le Numero Cinq 67/100, Les Exclusifs de Chanel 1932 Parfum 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Le Numero Cinq and Les Exclusifs de Chanel 1932 Parfum smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Neroli, Bergamot and Orris.

Is Le Numero Cinq or Les Exclusifs de Chanel 1932 Parfum better for summer or winter?

Le Numero Cinq suits evening wear; Les Exclusifs de Chanel 1932 Parfum suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Le Numero Cinq and Les Exclusifs de Chanel 1932 Parfum?

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. Les Exclusifs de Chanel 1932 Parfum has top notes of Aldehydes, Bergamot and Neroli, heart notes of Jasmine, Rose, Lilac and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Orris, Vetiver, Musk and Ambrette (Musk Mallow).