Fragrance comparison

Nº 4 vs Nordic Light

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 125 ratings analysed

5 wins

Nº 4

SG79 STHLM

3.9261 votes

Rank #25,559 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Nordic Light

Clean

3.7364 votes

Rank #40,647 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Nº 4 takes 5 of 7 categories.

Nº 4
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Nordic Light
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Nº 45/7

Nordic Light2/7

Ratings & consensus: Nº 4
Community sentiment: Nº 4
Longevity: Nº 4
Sillage & projection: Nº 4
Value for money: Nordic Light
Versatility: Nordic Light
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Nº 4

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Nº 4SG79 STHLM

Nordic LightClean

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.92/ 5 · 61 votes

Have 51%Had 18%Want 30%

3.73/ 5 · 64 votes

Have 32%Had 7%Want 62%

Category winnerNº 4Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

52%Like

13%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

61 votes

30%Love

39%Like

13%Ok

13%Dislike

6%Hate

64 votes

Category winnerNº 4Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityNº 4

SillageNº 4

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value51

¤ Price value55

Category winnerNordic LightBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy92%

amber84%

powdery77%

white floral69%

soft spicy61%

woody100%

citrus92%

white floral84%

sweet77%

powdery69%

floral61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both woody, white floral and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Pink PepperClovesJasmineMagnoliaLily

Heart

AmberVetiverYlang-YlangMandarin Orange

Base

CedarSandalwoodIncenseVanilla

Top15 to 30 minutes

BergamotMandarin OrangeOrange

Heart1 to 2 hours

LilyMagnoliaVanilla Orchid

Base2 to 4 hours

SandalwoodPralineVanilla

InformationalShared notesMagnolia, Lily, Mandarin Orange and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Nordic Light, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring24

Summer48

Fall100

Winter57

Day100

Night42

Spring65

Summer35

Fall100

Winter85

Day100

Night37

Category winnerNordic LightMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men7

Unisex67

Women26

Men8

Unisex51

Women41

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,559

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#40,647

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerNº 4Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Nº 4 by SG79 STHLM brings a cool Scandinavian perspective to the oriental floral family. Built around dry cedar and smoky incense, this unisex fragrance opens with sharp pink pepper and cloves. It is a quiet, woody scent that fits perfectly on crisp autumn afternoons when wearing a light wool coat.

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Nordic Light by Clean opens with a bright splash of citrus, pairing sweet orange and mandarin orange with tart bergamot. The bright opening softens quickly into a gentle floral core where creamy magnolia, lily, and vanilla orchid create a light, powdery texture. As it settles, the fragrance warms into a soft base of c…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Nº 4 or Nordic Light?

Nº 4 takes 5 of 7 categories. Nº 4 is rated 3.92/5 from 61 votes; Nordic Light is rated 3.73/5 from 64 votes. Choose Nº 4 for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Nordic Light for a woody and citrus character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Nº 4 or Nordic Light?

Nº 4 lasts longest (Nº 4 57/100, Nordic Light 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Nº 4 or Nordic Light?

Nº 4 projects furthest (Nº 4 60/100, Nordic Light 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Nº 4 and Nordic Light smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, white floral and powdery accords. Common notes include Magnolia, Lily, Mandarin Orange and Sandalwood.

Is Nº 4 or Nordic Light better for summer or winter?

For summer, Nº 4 is the stronger pick. For winter, Nordic Light is the stronger pick. Nº 4 suits daytime wear; Nordic Light suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Nº 4 and Nordic Light?

Nº 4 has top notes of Pink Pepper, Cloves, Jasmine and Magnolia, heart notes of Amber, Vetiver, Ylang-Ylang and Mandarin Orange, a base of Cedar, Sandalwood, Incense and Vanilla. Nordic Light has top notes of Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Orange, heart notes of Lily, Magnolia and Vanilla Orchid, a base of Sandalwood, Praline and Vanilla.