Loretta vs Le Numero Cinq
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
11%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Loretta takes 3 of 5 categories.
LorettaChoose it for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Le Numero CinqChoose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in winter, evening wear.
Loretta3/5
Le Numero Cinq1/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Le Numero Cinq
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Loretta
- Sillage & projection
- Loretta
- Value for money
- Tie
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Loretta
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
LorettaTableau de ParfumsLe Numero CinqMolyneuxWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.70/ 5 · 173 votes
Have 34%Had 22%Want 44%
4.15/ 5 · 13 votes
Have 38%Had 10%Want 52%
Category winnerLe Numero CinqRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate50%Love
30%Like
1%Ok
19%Dislike
0%Hate
135 votes
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
Category winners
LongevityLoretta
SillageLoretta
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerTieBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent familyfruity100%
white floral92%
amber84%
sweet77%
animalic69%
tuberose61%
warm spicy100%
woody92%
iris84%
earthy77%
powdery69%
aldehydic61%
Scent match11%Clearly different
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
FruitsPlumAldehydesDamask Rose
Heart
TuberoseOrange BlossomCinnamonJasmineCarnation
Base
LeatherResinsLabdanumWoody NotesAmbergrisPatchouliOrris
Top
AldehydesNeroliBergamotPeach
Heart
OrrisCarnationYlang-YlangPlumOrange Blossom
Base
IncenseSandalwoodOakmossClovesLabdanumPatchouliBenzoinAmber
InformationalShared notesPlum, Aldehydes, Orange Blossom and Carnation. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring33
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring20
Summer0
Fall80
Winter100
Day60
Night100
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#7,650
PerfumerAndy Tauer
Launched—
Reviews21
Overall rank#40,163
PerfumerJacques Vogel
Launched—
Reviews2
Category winnerLorettaHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotLoretta by Tableau de Parfums is a dense, cinematic floral that trades typical prettiness for a dark, industrial edge. Built around a thick heart of tuberose and wine-heavy plum, it opens with a polarizing metallic sharpness before settling into a smoky, resinous leather. It is a fragrance for those who want their per…
Reviews →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 →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, Loretta or Le Numero Cinq?
Loretta takes 3 of 5 categories. Loretta is rated 3.70/5 from 173 votes; Le Numero Cinq is rated 4.15/5 from 13 votes. Choose Loretta for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Le Numero Cinq for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Loretta or Le Numero Cinq?
Loretta lasts longest (Loretta 84/100, Le Numero Cinq 68/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Loretta or Le Numero Cinq?
Loretta projects furthest (Loretta 71/100, Le Numero Cinq 67/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Loretta and Le Numero Cinq smell similar?
Clearly different: a 11% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Plum, Aldehydes, Orange Blossom and Carnation.
Is Loretta or Le Numero Cinq better for summer or winter?
Le Numero Cinq suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Loretta and Le Numero Cinq?
Loretta has top notes of Fruits, Plum, Aldehydes and Damask Rose, heart notes of Tuberose, Orange Blossom, Cinnamon and Jasmine, a base of Leather, Resins, Labdanum and Woody Notes. 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.
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