Fragrance comparison

Numero 2 vs Melipona

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 10 ratings analysed

Numero 2

Posh Extrait

4.333 votes

Rank #59,749 CitrusVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Melipona

The Gate Fragrances Paris

4.437 votes

Rank #40,213 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Melipona takes 2 of 3 categories.

Numero 2
Choose it for a citrus and vanilla character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Melipona
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Numero 21/3

Melipona2/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Numero 2
Sillage & projection: Melipona
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Melipona

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Numero 2Posh Extrait

MeliponaThe Gate Fragrances Paris

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 29%Had 0%Want 71%

4.43/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 18%Had 2%Want 80%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

71%Love

14%Like

0%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage83

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityNumero 2

SillageMelipona

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

vanilla92%

powdery84%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

white floral61%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

patchouli84%

fruity77%

vanilla69%

sweet61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both woody, vanilla and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

Lemon PeelMandarin

Heart3-4 hrs

JasmineCoffeeIris

Base7-10 hrs

SandalwoodTonka BeanVanilla

Top

Black CurrantPearPink Pepper

Heart

CoffeeOrange BlossomJasmineIris

Base

PatchouliVanillaTonka BeanCedarDark Chocolate

InformationalShared notesJasmine, Coffee, Iris and Tonka Bean. Durations are only published for Numero 2, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring50

Summer25

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#59,749

PerfumerCristian Calabro

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#40,213

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerMeliponaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Numero 2 by Posh Extrait hits the air with a bright flash of grated lemon peel and juicy mandarin. That sunny citrus quickly meets an unexpected dark center. Freshly roasted coffee beans mingle with creamy jasmine petals and a cool, powdery iris root that keeps the sweetness grounded. As the perfume warms on your skin…

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Melipona opens with sharp black currant and juicy pear spiked by pink pepper. As the fruit softens, a heart of rich coffee, orange blossom, and jasmine creates a dense floral contrast. The dry-down relies on dark chocolate, patchouli, and warm vanilla to anchor the sweet top notes. It feels suited for crisp autumn aft…

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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, Numero 2 or Melipona?

Melipona takes 2 of 3 categories. Numero 2 is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes; Melipona is rated 4.43/5 from 7 votes. Choose Numero 2 for a citrus and vanilla character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Melipona for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Numero 2 or Melipona?

Numero 2 lasts longest (Numero 2 80/100, Melipona 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Numero 2 or Melipona?

Melipona projects furthest (Melipona 83/100, Numero 2 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Numero 2 and Melipona smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, vanilla and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Coffee, Iris and Tonka Bean.

Is Numero 2 or Melipona better for summer or winter?

Numero 2 suits day or night wear; Melipona suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Numero 2 and Melipona?

Numero 2 has top notes of Lemon Peel and Mandarin, heart notes of Jasmine, Coffee and Iris, a base of Sandalwood, Tonka Bean and Vanilla. Melipona has top notes of Black Currant, Pear and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Coffee, Orange Blossom, Jasmine and Iris, a base of Patchouli, Vanilla, Tonka Bean and Cedar.