Fragrance comparison

Neroli de Nabeul vs Le Numero Cinq

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 30 ratings analysed

3 wins

Neroli de Nabeul

L'Occitane en Provence

4.2417 votes

Rank #33,433 White FloralFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

16%scent match

Clearly different

Le Numero Cinq

Molyneux

4.1513 votes

Rank #36,457 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Neroli de Nabeul takes 3 of 5 categories.

Neroli de Nabeul
Choose it for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Le Numero Cinq
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Neroli de Nabeul3/5

Le Numero Cinq2/5

Ratings & consensus: Neroli de Nabeul
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Le Numero Cinq
Sillage & projection: Neroli de Nabeul
Value for money: Le Numero Cinq
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Neroli de Nabeul

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Neroli de NabeulL'Occitane en Provence

Le Numero CinqMolyneux

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.24/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 37%Had 21%Want 42%

4.15/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 38%Had 10%Want 52%

Category winnerNeroli de NabeulRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

35%Love

59%Like

0%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

17 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

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityLe Numero Cinq

SillageNeroli de Nabeul

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value50

Category winnerLe Numero CinqBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

fruity90%

citrus80%

sweet70%

fresh60%

woody50%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

iris84%

earthy77%

powdery69%

aldehydic61%

Scent match16%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Orange BlossomPlumLitchi

Heart2-4 hrs

Neroli

Base6-8+ hrs

Sandalwood

Top

AldehydesNeroliBergamotPeach

Heart

OrrisCarnationYlang-YlangPlumOrange Blossom

Base

IncenseSandalwoodOakmossClovesLabdanumPatchouliBenzoinAmber

InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Plum, Neroli and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Neroli de Nabeul, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring40

Summer40

Fall100

Winter80

Day100

Night33

Spring20

Summer0

Fall80

Winter100

Day60

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 39%Work 30%Date 20%Party 10%

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#33,433

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#36,457

PerfumerJacques Vogel

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerNeroli de NabeulHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Neroli de Nabeul by L'Occitane en Provence takes traditional Mediterranean citrus blossoms and drenches them in thick, nectar-rich fruit. You smell sweet orange blossom and ripe plum right away. Fresh green neroli balances the sugary litchi note before a creamy base of smooth Australian sandalwood anchors the drydown.…

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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 …

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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, Neroli de Nabeul or Le Numero Cinq?

Neroli de Nabeul takes 3 of 5 categories. Neroli de Nabeul is rated 4.24/5 from 17 votes; Le Numero Cinq is rated 4.15/5 from 13 votes. Choose Neroli de Nabeul for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Le Numero Cinq for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Neroli de Nabeul or Le Numero Cinq?

They last about the same: Le Numero Cinq 68/100, Neroli de Nabeul 67/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Neroli de Nabeul or Le Numero Cinq?

Neroli de Nabeul projects furthest (Neroli de Nabeul 70/100, Le Numero Cinq 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Neroli de Nabeul and Le Numero Cinq smell similar?

Clearly different: a 16% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Plum, Neroli and Sandalwood.

Is Neroli de Nabeul or Le Numero Cinq better for summer or winter?

Neroli de Nabeul suits daytime wear; Le Numero Cinq suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Neroli de Nabeul and Le Numero Cinq?

Neroli de Nabeul has top notes of Orange Blossom, Plum and Litchi, heart notes of Neroli, a base of Sandalwood. 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.