Fragrance comparison

Numero 7 vs Nefs

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 3,627 ratings analysed

Numero 7

Posh Extrait

3.502 votes

Rank #70,443 Warm SpicyFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Nefs

Nishane

4.393,625 votes

Rank #5 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Nefs takes 3 of 4 categories.

Numero 7
Choose it for a warm spicy and floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Nefs
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Numero 71/4

Nefs3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Nefs
Sillage & projection: Nefs
Value for money: Numero 7
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Nefs

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Numero 7Posh Extrait

NefsNishane

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 11%Had 11%Want 78%

4.39/ 5 · 3,625 votes

Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

50%Like

50%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

64%Love

19%Like

8%Ok

5%Dislike

3%Hate

1,579 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity93

〰 Sillage86

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityNefs

SillageNefs

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value43

Category winnerNumero 7Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

floral92%

leather84%

musky77%

fresh spicy69%

powdery61%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

floral84%

oud77%

rose69%

honey61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both warm spicy and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

SaffronBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

OsmanthusVioletNutmegImmortelle

Base8-11 hrs

Mineral notesAmbretteLeatherMusk

Top

HoneySaffronFigVioletSage

Heart

RoseOsmanthusNutmegJasmineGeranium

Base

Agarwood (Oud)WhiskeyVanillaLeatherAmberCinnamonGurjan balsamCedar

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Osmanthus, Violet and Nutmeg. Durations are only published for Numero 7, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring40

Summer15

Fall94

Winter100

Day42

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men35

Unisex53

Women11

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#70,443

PerfumerCristian Calabro

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#5

PerfumerChris Maurice

Launched—

Reviews808

Category winnerNefsHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Numero 7 by Posh Extrait delivers a bold take on modern leather. The opening hits fast. Fresh bergamot cuts through pungent, bittersweet saffron within seconds of spraying. As the initial citrus blast settles, fuzzy osmanthus and cool violet bring a powdery, apricot-like sweetness that softens the edges. You also catc…

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Nishane Nefs opens with an immediate, potent burst of thick honey, bittersweet saffron, and ripe fig. Grounded by a rich amber base, the perfume transforms on skin as dark agarwood and polished leather rise to balance the opening sweetness. Notes of dry cinnamon, cedar, and aged whiskey add a resinous warmth that keep…

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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 7 or Nefs?

Nefs takes 3 of 4 categories. Numero 7 is rated 3.50/5 from 2 votes; Nefs is rated 4.39/5 from 3,625 votes. Choose Numero 7 for a warm spicy and floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Nefs for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Numero 7 or Nefs?

Nefs lasts longest (Nefs 93/100, Numero 7 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Numero 7 or Nefs?

Nefs projects furthest (Nefs 86/100, Numero 7 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Numero 7 and Nefs smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and floral accords. Common notes include Saffron, Osmanthus, Violet and Nutmeg.

Is Numero 7 or Nefs better for summer or winter?

Numero 7 suits day or night wear; Nefs suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Numero 7 and Nefs?

Numero 7 has top notes of Saffron and Bergamot, heart notes of Osmanthus, Violet, Nutmeg and Immortelle, a base of Mineral notes, Ambrette, Leather and Musk. Nefs has top notes of Honey, Saffron, Fig and Violet, heart notes of Rose, Osmanthus, Nutmeg and Jasmine, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Whiskey, Vanilla and Leather.