Fragrance comparison

London vs Numero 5

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 203 ratings analysed

3 wins

London

Roja Dove

4.25200 votes

Rank #3,107 Warm SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

Numero 5

Posh Extrait

3.673 votes

Rank #68,748 Warm SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

London takes 3 of 4 categories.

London
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Numero 5
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

London3/4

Numero 51/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: London
Sillage & projection: London
Value for money: Numero 5
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: London

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

LondonRoja Dove

Numero 5Posh Extrait

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 200 votes

Have 28%Had 9%Want 63%

3.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 36%Had 0%Want 64%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

65%Love

23%Like

5%Ok

5%Dislike

4%Hate

110 votes

0%Love

67%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

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityLondon

SillageLondon

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price value50

Category winnerNumero 5Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

amber92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

balsamic69%

vanilla61%

warm spicy100%

amber92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

smoky69%

citrus61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both warm spicy, amber and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderSageBergamotOregano

Heart

LabdanumMay Rose

Base

BenzoinIncenseCypressCloveVanillaCardamomSandalwoodCoriander

Top15-30 mins

BergamotPepperClove

Heart2-4 hrs

LabdanumIncense

Base6-10 hrs

SandalwoodLeather

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Labdanum, Incense and Clove. Durations are only published for Numero 5, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring29

Summer15

Fall100

Winter91

Day68

Night100

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men52

Unisex40

Women8

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,107

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews29

Overall rank#68,748

PerfumerCristian Calabro

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLondonHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Roja Dove London opens as a smooth, resin-rich amber with labdanum front and centre, then settles into a softer mix of herbs, spice, incense and gentle sweetness. It wears polished rather than loud. This suits someone who enjoys warm, refined amber fragrances with a leathery, slightly smoky edge. It makes the most sen…

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Numero 5 by Posh Extrait kicks off with a crackle of crushed black pepper and warm clove buds cutting through a brisk splash of bergamot. The bright citrus flash burns off quickly. Within twenty minutes, the composition reveals a rich heart of resinous labdanum and smoldering incense that coats the skin in dark warmth…

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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, London or Numero 5?

London takes 3 of 4 categories. London is rated 4.25/5 from 200 votes; Numero 5 is rated 3.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose London for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Numero 5 for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, London or Numero 5?

London lasts longest (London 81/100, Numero 5 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, London or Numero 5?

London projects furthest (London 70/100, Numero 5 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do London and Numero 5 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, amber and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Labdanum, Incense and Clove.

Is London or Numero 5 better for summer or winter?

London suits evening wear; Numero 5 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in London and Numero 5?

London has top notes of Lavender, Sage, Bergamot and Oregano, heart notes of Labdanum and May Rose, a base of Benzoin, Incense, Cypress and Clove. Numero 5 has top notes of Bergamot, Pepper and Clove, heart notes of Labdanum and Incense, a base of Sandalwood and Leather.