Fragrance comparison

Numero 2 vs Romantic Dream

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 20 ratings analysed

4 wins

Numero 2

Posh Extrait

4.333 votes

Rank #59,749 CitrusVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

Romantic Dream

Paris Elysees

4.2417 votes

Rank #52,050 VanillaSweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Numero 2 takes 4 of 5 categories.

Numero 2
Choose it for a citrus and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Romantic Dream
Choose it for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Numero 24/5

Romantic Dream1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Numero 2Posh Extrait

Romantic DreamParis Elysees

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 29%Had 0%Want 71%

4.24/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 27%Had 10%Want 63%

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

35%Love

53%Like

12%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityNumero 2

SillageNumero 2

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value58

Category winnerNumero 2Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

vanilla92%

powdery84%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

white floral61%

vanilla100%

sweet92%

powdery84%

white floral77%

nutty69%

iris61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both vanilla, powdery 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 to 30 minutes

AlmondCoffee

Heart2 to 3 hours

IrisTuberoseJasmine

Base3 to 5 hours

Tonka BeanVanillaHazelnut cocoa spreadSandalowood

Category winnerNumero 2Longest dry-down: 7-10 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring71

Summer43

Fall100

Winter71

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men8

Unisex8

Women83

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#59,749

PerfumerCristian Calabro

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#52,050

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerRomantic DreamHigher 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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Romantic Dream by Paris Elysees centers on a cozy balance of roasted morning notes, sweet confections, and creamy garden blooms. It opens with roasted coffee and bitter almond, giving the first spray a nutty, waking brightness. The fragrance quickly softens into an airy floral heart where powdery iris meets smooth jas…

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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 Romantic Dream?

Numero 2 takes 4 of 5 categories. Numero 2 is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes; Romantic Dream is rated 4.24/5 from 17 votes. Choose Numero 2 for a citrus and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Romantic Dream for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Numero 2 or Romantic Dream?

Numero 2 lasts longest (Numero 2 80/100, Romantic Dream 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Numero 2 or Romantic Dream?

Numero 2 projects furthest (Numero 2 75/100, Romantic Dream 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Numero 2 and Romantic Dream smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla, powdery and white floral accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Coffee, Iris and Tonka Bean.

Is Numero 2 or Romantic Dream better for summer or winter?

Numero 2 suits day or night wear; Romantic Dream suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Numero 2 and Romantic Dream?

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. Romantic Dream has top notes of Almond and Coffee, heart notes of Iris, Tuberose and Jasmine, a base of Tonka Bean, Vanilla, Hazelnut cocoa spread and Sandalowood.