Fragrance comparison

Numero 2 vs Mr Black

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 7 ratings analysed

2 wins

Numero 2

Posh Extrait

4.333 votes

Rank #59,749 CitrusVanilla

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47%scent match

Some overlap

Mr Black

Parfums de Rue

4.254 votes

Rank #61,948 PowderyWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Numero 2 takes 2 of 5 categories.

Numero 2
Choose it for a citrus and vanilla character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Mr Black
Choose it for a powdery and white floral character. Wins on note pyramid duration. Best in fall, evening wear.

Numero 22/5

Mr Black1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Numero 2Posh Extrait

Mr BlackParfums de Rue

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 29%Had 0%Want 71%

4.25/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 10%Had 0%Want 90%

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

25%Love

75%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value50

Category winnerNumero 2Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

vanilla92%

powdery84%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

white floral61%

powdery100%

white floral92%

vanilla84%

iris77%

sweet69%

caramel61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both powdery, vanilla and white floral

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

Top15-30 mins

JasmineIrisThyme

Heart3-5 hrs

VanillaCaramelCoffeeHoney

Base7-10+ hrs

White MuskLeatherSandalwoodCedar

Category winnerMr BlackLongest dry-down: 7-10+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#59,749

PerfumerCristian Calabro

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#61,948

PerfumerLARCHITECT

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerNumero 2Higher 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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Mr Black by Parfums de Rue merges floral elegance with dark gourmand indulgence. The first spray releases powdery iris absolute and crisp jasmine, cut sharply by herbal garden thyme. Give it five minutes. A thick wave of dark roast coffee, melted caramel, and warm honey rises from the skin to balance the floral start.…

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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 Mr Black?

Numero 2 takes 2 of 5 categories. Numero 2 is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes; Mr Black is rated 4.25/5 from 4 votes. Choose Numero 2 for a citrus and vanilla character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Mr Black for a powdery and white floral character. Wins on note pyramid duration. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Numero 2 or Mr Black?

They last about the same: Numero 2 80/100, Mr Black 80/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Numero 2 or Mr Black?

Projection is very close: Numero 2 75/100, Mr Black 75/100 for sillage.

Do Numero 2 and Mr Black smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, vanilla and white floral accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Coffee, Iris and Sandalwood.

Is Numero 2 or Mr Black better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Numero 2 and Mr Black?

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. Mr Black has top notes of Jasmine, Iris and Thyme, heart notes of Vanilla, Caramel, Coffee and Honey, a base of White Musk, Leather, Sandalwood and Cedar.