Fragrance comparison

Nefs vs Numero 7

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 3,627 ratings analysed

3 wins

Nefs

Nishane

4.393,625 votes

Rank #5 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

Numero 7

Posh Extrait

3.502 votes

Rank #70,443 Warm SpicyFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Nefs takes 3 of 4 categories.

Nefs
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Numero 7
Choose it for a warm spicy and floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Nefs3/4

Numero 71/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Nefs
Sillage & projection: Nefs
Value for money: Numero 7
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Nefs

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

NefsNishane

Numero 7Posh Extrait

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.39/ 5 · 3,625 votes

Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%

3.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 11%Had 11%Want 78%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

64%Love

19%Like

8%Ok

5%Dislike

3%Hate

1,579 votes

0%Love

50%Like

50%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

⏱ Longevity93

〰 Sillage86

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityNefs

SillageNefs

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value43

¤ Price value50

Category winnerNumero 7Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

woody92%

floral84%

oud77%

rose69%

honey61%

warm spicy100%

floral92%

leather84%

musky77%

fresh spicy69%

powdery61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both warm spicy and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

HoneySaffronFigVioletSage

Heart

RoseOsmanthusNutmegJasmineGeranium

Base

Agarwood (Oud)WhiskeyVanillaLeatherAmberCinnamonGurjan balsamCedar

Top15-30 mins

SaffronBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

OsmanthusVioletNutmegImmortelle

Base8-11 hrs

Mineral notesAmbretteLeatherMusk

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Violet, Osmanthus and Nutmeg. Durations are only published for Numero 7, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring40

Summer15

Fall94

Winter100

Day42

Night100

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men35

Unisex53

Women11

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5

PerfumerChris Maurice

Launched—

Reviews808

Overall rank#70,443

PerfumerCristian Calabro

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerNefsHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Nishane Nefs opens with an immediate, potent burst of thick honey, bittersweet saffron, and ripe fig. Grounded by a rich amber base, the perfume transforms on skin as dark agarwood and polished leather rise to balance the opening sweetness. Notes of dry cinnamon, cedar, and aged whiskey add a resinous warmth that keep…

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Numero 7 by Posh Extrait delivers a bold take on modern leather. The opening hits fast. Fresh bergamot cuts through pungent, bittersweet saffron within seconds of spraying. As the initial citrus blast settles, fuzzy osmanthus and cool violet bring a powdery, apricot-like sweetness that softens the edges. You also catc…

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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, Nefs or Numero 7?

Nefs takes 3 of 4 categories. Nefs is rated 4.39/5 from 3,625 votes; Numero 7 is rated 3.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Nefs for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Numero 7 for a warm spicy and floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Nefs or Numero 7?

Nefs lasts longest (Nefs 93/100, Numero 7 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Nefs or Numero 7?

Nefs projects furthest (Nefs 86/100, Numero 7 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Nefs and Numero 7 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and floral accords. Common notes include Saffron, Violet, Osmanthus and Nutmeg.

Is Nefs or Numero 7 better for summer or winter?

Nefs suits evening wear; Numero 7 suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Nefs and Numero 7?

Nefs has top notes of Honey, Saffron, Fig and Violet, heart notes of Rose, Osmanthus, Nutmeg and Jasmine, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Whiskey, Vanilla and Leather. Numero 7 has top notes of Saffron and Bergamot, heart notes of Osmanthus, Violet, Nutmeg and Immortelle, a base of Mineral notes, Ambrette, Leather and Musk.