Fragrance comparison

Numero 2 vs SYMPHONIE 4

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 5 ratings analysed

4 wins

Numero 2

Posh Extrait

4.333 votes

Rank #59,749 CitrusVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

SYMPHONIE 4

Viorica Cosmetics

4.002 votes

Rank #64,276 WoodyWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Numero 2 takes 4 of 4 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.
SYMPHONIE 4
Choose it for a woody and white floral character. Best in spring, evening wear.

Numero 24/4

SYMPHONIE 40/4

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): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Numero 2

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Numero 2Posh Extrait

SYMPHONIE 4Viorica Cosmetics

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 29%Had 0%Want 71%

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 30%Had 0%Want 70%

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

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity30

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityNumero 2

SillageNumero 2

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%

woody100%

white floral92%

warm spicy84%

powdery77%

sweet69%

amber61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both woody, powdery 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

BergamotAlmondCoffee

Heart

Orange BlossomBulgarian RoseJasmine SambacTuberoseIris

Base

Cashmere WoodSandalwoodTonka BeanPatchouliCinnamonVanillaCedarAmber

InformationalShared notesCoffee, Iris, Sandalwood 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

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#59,749

PerfumerCristian Calabro

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#64,276

PerfumerNot listed

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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Viorica Cosmetics Symphonie 4 offers an unexpected contrast of dark coffee, smooth almond, and sweet hazelnut cocoa spread against a woody background. Designed for women who appreciate rich gourmand notes, this scent wraps the wearer in warm spices and soft florals. It is a cozy selection suited for cooler autumn days…

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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 SYMPHONIE 4?

Numero 2 takes 4 of 4 categories. Numero 2 is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes; SYMPHONIE 4 is rated 4.00/5 from 2 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 SYMPHONIE 4 for a woody and white floral character. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Numero 2 or SYMPHONIE 4?

Numero 2 lasts longest (Numero 2 80/100, SYMPHONIE 4 30/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Numero 2 or SYMPHONIE 4?

Numero 2 projects furthest (Numero 2 75/100, SYMPHONIE 4 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Numero 2 and SYMPHONIE 4 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Coffee, Iris, Sandalwood and Tonka Bean.

Is Numero 2 or SYMPHONIE 4 better for summer or winter?

Numero 2 suits day or night wear; SYMPHONIE 4 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Numero 2 and SYMPHONIE 4?

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. SYMPHONIE 4 has top notes of Bergamot, Almond and Coffee, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Bulgarian Rose, Jasmine Sambac and Tuberose, a base of Cashmere Wood, Sandalwood, Tonka Bean and Patchouli.