Le Numero Cinq vs Metamorphosis
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
33%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2.
Le Numero CinqChoose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
MetamorphosisChoose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Le Numero Cinq2/5
Metamorphosis2/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Le Numero Cinq
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Tie
- Sillage & projection
- Le Numero Cinq
- Value for money
- Metamorphosis
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Metamorphosis
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Le Numero CinqMolyneuxMetamorphosisLushWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.15/ 5 · 13 votes
Have 38%Had 10%Want 52%
3.63/ 5 · 19 votes
Have 24%Had 13%Want 62%
Category winnerLe Numero CinqRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate46%Love
38%Like
0%Ok
15%Dislike
0%Hate
13 votes · too few to score
11%Love
58%Like
16%Ok
16%Dislike
0%Hate
19 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityTie
SillageLe Numero Cinq
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerMetamorphosisBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwarm spicy100%
woody92%
iris84%
earthy77%
powdery69%
aldehydic61%
amber100%
warm spicy86%
citrus72%
woody58%
musky44%
balsamic30%
Scent match33%Clearly different · both warm spicy and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
AldehydesNeroliBergamotPeach
Heart
OrrisCarnationYlang-YlangPlumOrange Blossom
Base
IncenseSandalwoodOakmossClovesLabdanumPatchouliBenzoinAmber
Top
Blood OrangeNeroli
Heart
LabdanumCloves
Base
SandalowoodBenzoin
InformationalShared notesNeroli, Cloves, Labdanum and Benzoin. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring20
Summer0
Fall80
Winter100
Day60
Night100
Spring29
Summer14
Fall86
Winter100
Day100
Night80
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#39,846
PerfumerJacques Vogel
Launched—
Reviews2
Overall rank#24,819
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews5
Category winnerMetamorphosisHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotLe 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 →Metamorphosis is a resinous amber spicy scent with a bright citrus lift at the top. Blood orange and neroli give it an early flash of bitterness and light, then labdanum, clove, benzoin, and sandalwood pull it into warmer, darker territory. It usually reads best in cooler weather, especially if you enjoy dense, balsam…
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Le Numero Cinq or Metamorphosis?
No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2. Le Numero Cinq is rated 4.15/5 from 13 votes; Metamorphosis is rated 3.63/5 from 19 votes. Choose Le Numero Cinq for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Metamorphosis for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Le Numero Cinq or Metamorphosis?
They last about the same: Le Numero Cinq 68/100, Metamorphosis 68/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Le Numero Cinq or Metamorphosis?
Le Numero Cinq projects furthest (Le Numero Cinq 67/100, Metamorphosis 56/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Le Numero Cinq and Metamorphosis smell similar?
Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Neroli, Cloves, Labdanum and Benzoin.
Is Le Numero Cinq or Metamorphosis better for summer or winter?
Le Numero Cinq suits evening wear; Metamorphosis suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Le Numero Cinq and Metamorphosis?
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. Metamorphosis has top notes of Blood Orange and Neroli, heart notes of Labdanum and Cloves, a base of Sandalowood and Benzoin.
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