Lustre vs Numero 6
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
49%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Numero 6 takes 3 of 4 categories.
LustreChoose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Numero 6Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Lustre1/4
Numero 63/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Numero 6
- Sillage & projection
- Numero 6
- Value for money
- Numero 6
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Lustre
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
LustreAmouageNumero 6Posh ExtraitWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.82/ 5 · 526 votes
Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%
4.50/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 21%Had 0%Want 79%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate39%Love
26%Like
19%Ok
9%Dislike
7%Hate
526 votes
50%Love
50%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
2 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityNumero 6
SillageNumero 6
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNumero 6Best value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
warm spicy88%
woody77%
balsamic65%
powdery53%
vanilla42%
amber100%
warm spicy92%
fresh spicy84%
aromatic77%
fresh69%
woody61%
Scent match49%Some overlap · both amber, warm spicy and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
CardamomOrris
Heart
SandalwoodCedarwoodPatchouli
Base
MyrrhBenzoinAmbraromeStyraxLabdanumVanillaCypriolTonka Bean
Top15-30 mins
BergamotCardamomGinger
Heart2-4 hrs
Black PepperCassisPeony
Base8-12+ hrs
AmbergrisCedarwoodVanillaBenzoinMyrrh
InformationalShared notesCardamom, Cedarwood, Myrrh and Benzoin. Durations are only published for Numero 6, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring59
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer100
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
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#31,251
PerfumerJulien Rasquinet, Paul Guerlain
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#59,841
PerfumerCristian Calabro
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerLustreHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAmouage Lustre targets enthusiasts of quiet luxury with a dry woody profile that avoids typical vanilla sweetness. The composition centers on a smoky sandalwood base aged in oakwood barrels, giving the wood a parched, paper-like texture. It fits mature wearers seeking a clean, dry woody musk for autumn days and formal…
Reviews →Numero 6 by Posh Extrait hits the skin with a brisk snap of crushed cardamom, zesty bergamot, and fiery fresh ginger. It immediately commands attention. Within fifteen minutes, the citrus flash fades, exposing a darker core of crackling black pepper, tart cassis, and soft peony petals. The real foundation rests on a d…
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, Lustre or Numero 6?
Numero 6 takes 3 of 4 categories. Lustre is rated 3.82/5 from 526 votes; Numero 6 is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Lustre for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Numero 6 for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Lustre or Numero 6?
Numero 6 lasts longest (Numero 6 100/100, Lustre 73/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Lustre or Numero 6?
Numero 6 projects furthest (Numero 6 75/100, Lustre 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Lustre and Numero 6 smell similar?
Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Cedarwood, Myrrh and Benzoin.
Is Lustre or Numero 6 better for summer or winter?
Numero 6 suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Lustre and Numero 6?
Lustre has top notes of Cardamom and Orris, heart notes of Sandalwood, Cedarwood and Patchouli, a base of Myrrh, Benzoin, Ambrarome and Styrax. Numero 6 has top notes of Bergamot, Cardamom and Ginger, heart notes of Black Pepper, Cassis and Peony, a base of Ambergris, Cedarwood, Vanilla and Benzoin.
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