Fragrance comparison

Numero 7 vs Pathos

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 6 ratings analysed

Numero 7

Posh Extrait

3.502 votes

Rank #70,443 Warm SpicyFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Pathos

Bouge

2.504 votes

Rank #74,337 VioletFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pathos takes 2 of 4 categories.

Numero 7
Choose it for a warm spicy and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Pathos
Choose it for a violet and floral character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Numero 71/4

Pathos2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Numero 7Posh Extrait

PathosBouge

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 11%Had 11%Want 78%

2.50/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 32%Had 0%Want 68%

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

25%Love

0%Like

25%Ok

0%Dislike

50%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate38

Category winners

LongevityPathos

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value75

Category winnerPathosBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

floral92%

leather84%

musky77%

fresh spicy69%

powdery61%

violet100%

floral92%

leather84%

fruity77%

powdery69%

amber61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both floral, leather and powdery

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

Italian MandarinSaffronPepperNutmeg

Heart

VioletOsmanthusLabdanumMusk

Base

SuedePatchouliOakmossSandalwood

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

Spring100

Summer0

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#70,443

PerfumerCristian Calabro

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#74,337

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerNumero 7Higher 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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Pathos by Bouge pairs tart Italian mandarin and dry saffron in its first spray, cutting through a dark backdrop of pepper and nutmeg. As the top notes settle, sweet apricot tones from osmanthus blend with earthy violet leaf and warm labdanum. The base turns quiet and textured, grounding soft suede, cedar-like sandalwo…

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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 Pathos?

Pathos takes 2 of 4 categories. Numero 7 is rated 3.50/5 from 2 votes; Pathos is rated 2.50/5 from 4 votes. Choose Numero 7 for a warm spicy and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Pathos for a violet and floral character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Numero 7 or Pathos?

Pathos lasts longest (Pathos 80/100, Numero 7 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Numero 7 or Pathos?

Projection is very close: Numero 7 50/100, Pathos 50/100 for sillage.

Do Numero 7 and Pathos smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, leather and powdery accords. Common notes include Saffron, Osmanthus, Violet and Nutmeg.

Is Numero 7 or Pathos better for summer or winter?

Numero 7 suits day or night wear; Pathos suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Numero 7 and Pathos?

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. Pathos has top notes of Italian Mandarin, Saffron, Pepper and Nutmeg, heart notes of Violet, Osmanthus, Labdanum and Musk, a base of Suede, Patchouli, Oakmoss and Sandalwood.