Metamorphosis vs Le Numero Cinq
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.
MetamorphosisChoose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Le Numero CinqChoose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Metamorphosis2/5
Le Numero Cinq2/5
- 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
MetamorphosisLushLe Numero CinqMolyneuxWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.63/ 5 · 19 votes
Have 24%Had 13%Want 62%
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 hate11%Love
58%Like
16%Ok
16%Dislike
0%Hate
19 votes · too few to score
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
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 bothamber100%
warm spicy86%
citrus72%
woody58%
musky44%
balsamic30%
warm spicy100%
woody92%
iris84%
earthy77%
powdery69%
aldehydic61%
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
Blood OrangeNeroli
Heart
LabdanumCloves
Base
SandalowoodBenzoin
Top
AldehydesNeroliBergamotPeach
Heart
OrrisCarnationYlang-YlangPlumOrange Blossom
Base
IncenseSandalwoodOakmossClovesLabdanumPatchouliBenzoinAmber
InformationalShared notesNeroli, Labdanum, Cloves 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 seasonSpring29
Summer14
Fall86
Winter100
Day100
Night80
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#24,819
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews5
Overall rank#39,846
PerfumerJacques Vogel
Launched—
Reviews2
Category winnerMetamorphosisHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMetamorphosis 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 →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, Metamorphosis or Le Numero Cinq?
No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2. Metamorphosis is rated 3.63/5 from 19 votes; Le Numero Cinq is rated 4.15/5 from 13 votes. Choose Metamorphosis for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Le Numero Cinq for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Metamorphosis or Le Numero Cinq?
They last about the same: Metamorphosis 68/100, Le Numero Cinq 68/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Metamorphosis or Le Numero Cinq?
Le Numero Cinq projects furthest (Le Numero Cinq 67/100, Metamorphosis 56/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Metamorphosis and Le Numero Cinq smell similar?
Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Neroli, Labdanum, Cloves and Benzoin.
Is Metamorphosis or Le Numero Cinq better for summer or winter?
Metamorphosis suits daytime wear; Le Numero Cinq suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Metamorphosis and Le Numero Cinq?
Metamorphosis has top notes of Blood Orange and Neroli, heart notes of Labdanum and Cloves, a base of Sandalowood and Benzoin. 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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