Fragrance comparison

Numero 2 vs Sultan Rose

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 62 ratings analysed

Numero 2

Posh Extrait

4.333 votes

Rank #59,749 CitrusVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Sultan Rose

Pascal Morabito

3.8059 votes

Rank #32,854 Warm SpicyRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Numero 2
Choose it for a citrus and vanilla character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Sultan Rose
Choose it for a warm spicy and rose character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Numero 22/4

Sultan Rose2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Numero 2Posh Extrait

Sultan RosePascal Morabito

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 29%Had 0%Want 71%

3.80/ 5 · 59 votes

Have 33%Had 13%Want 54%

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

49%Like

7%Ok

17%Dislike

2%Hate

59 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityNumero 2

SillageNumero 2

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value83

Category winnerSultan RoseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

vanilla92%

powdery84%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

white floral61%

warm spicy100%

rose92%

woody84%

powdery77%

patchouli69%

amber61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both warm spicy, powdery and woody

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

CoffeeTangerine

Heart

RoseSaffronMuskIris

Base

PatchouliAmberSandalwoodVanilla

InformationalShared notesCoffee, Iris, Sandalwood and Vanilla. 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

Spring100

Summer67

Fall90

Winter57

Day100

Night82

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men2

Unisex12

Women86

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#59,749

PerfumerCristian Calabro

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#32,854

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSultan RoseHigher 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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Sultan Rose by Pascal Morabito opens with a dark pop of roasted coffee paired with bright tangerine zest. Within minutes, a prominent damask rose emerges alongside earthy saffron and dry powdery iris, creating a warm spicy floral body with a distinct textured feel. The dry-down grounds the scent in deep patchouli, gol…

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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 Sultan Rose?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Numero 2 is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes; Sultan Rose is rated 3.80/5 from 59 votes. Choose Numero 2 for a citrus and vanilla character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Sultan Rose for a warm spicy and rose character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Numero 2 or Sultan Rose?

Numero 2 lasts longest (Numero 2 80/100, Sultan Rose 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Numero 2 or Sultan Rose?

Numero 2 projects furthest (Numero 2 75/100, Sultan Rose 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Numero 2 and Sultan Rose smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, powdery and woody accords. Common notes include Coffee, Iris, Sandalwood and Vanilla.

Is Numero 2 or Sultan Rose better for summer or winter?

Numero 2 suits day or night wear; Sultan Rose suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Numero 2 and Sultan Rose?

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. Sultan Rose has top notes of Coffee and Tangerine, heart notes of Rose, Saffron, Musk and Iris, a base of Patchouli, Amber, Sandalwood and Vanilla.