Fragrance comparison

Le Numero Cinq vs M’Lady’s Affair

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 16 ratings analysed

Le Numero Cinq

Molyneux

4.1513 votes

Rank #36,457 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

29%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

M’Lady’s Affair

The Dua Brand

4.003 votes

Rank #57,840 FloralSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

M’Lady’s Affair takes 3 of 4 categories.

Le Numero Cinq
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
M’Lady’s Affair
Choose it for a floral and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Le Numero Cinq1/4

M’Lady’s Affair3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: M’Lady’s Affair
Sillage & projection: M’Lady’s Affair
Value for money: M’Lady’s Affair
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

Le Numero CinqMolyneux

M’Lady’s AffairThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.15/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 38%Had 10%Want 52%

4.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

33%Love

33%Like

33%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityM’Lady’s Affair

SillageM’Lady’s Affair

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value100

Category winnerM’Lady’s AffairBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

woody92%

iris84%

earthy77%

powdery69%

aldehydic61%

floral100%

sweet92%

warm spicy84%

white floral77%

woody69%

citrus61%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both warm spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AldehydesNeroliBergamotPeach

Heart

OrrisCarnationYlang-YlangPlumOrange Blossom

Base

IncenseSandalwoodOakmossClovesLabdanumPatchouliBenzoinAmber

Notes

Orange BlossomYellow FreesiaFloral bouquetTurkish RoseWhite VioletExotic WoodsYlang-YlangWhite MuskCarnationPatchouliChamomileVanilla

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesCarnation, Ylang-Ylang, Orange Blossom and Patchouli. Durations are only published for M’Lady’s Affair, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring20

Summer0

Fall80

Winter100

Day60

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night64

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Date 31%Work 27%Casual 24%Party 18%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,457

PerfumerJacques Vogel

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#57,840

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLe Numero CinqHigher 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 …

Reviews →

M’Lady’s Affair by The Dua Brand is an inviting, bright floral fragrance built with a rich dessert-like backbone. It opens with juicy sliced pear, zesty lemon, and a calming touch of soothing chamomile tea, giving you an immediate feeling of fresh, clean energy. Within thirty minutes, the heart takes over with lush Tu…

Reviews →

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 M’Lady’s Affair?

M’Lady’s Affair takes 3 of 4 categories. Le Numero Cinq is rated 4.15/5 from 13 votes; M’Lady’s Affair is rated 4.00/5 from 3 votes. Choose Le Numero Cinq for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose M’Lady’s Affair for a floral and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Le Numero Cinq or M’Lady’s Affair?

M’Lady’s Affair lasts longest (M’Lady’s Affair 80/100, Le Numero Cinq 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Le Numero Cinq or M’Lady’s Affair?

M’Lady’s Affair projects furthest (M’Lady’s Affair 75/100, Le Numero Cinq 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Le Numero Cinq and M’Lady’s Affair smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Carnation, Ylang-Ylang, Orange Blossom and Patchouli.

Is Le Numero Cinq or M’Lady’s Affair better for summer or winter?

Le Numero Cinq suits evening wear; M’Lady’s Affair suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Le Numero Cinq and M’Lady’s Affair?

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. M’Lady’s Affair features Orange Blossom, Yellow Freesia, Floral bouquet, Turkish Rose and White Violet.