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Spiritual vs Mon Numero 10

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

Updated 1,264 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mon Numero 10 takes 4 of 7 categories.

  • Spiritual

    Choose it for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring.

  • Mon Numero 10

    Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Spiritual3/7
Mon Numero 104/7
Ratings & consensus
Mon Numero 10
Community sentiment
Mon Numero 10
Longevity
Spiritual
Sillage & projection
Spiritual
Value for money
Mon Numero 10
Versatility
Spiritual
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Mon Numero 10

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
SpiritualM. Micallef
Mon Numero 10L'Artisan Parfumeur
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.65/ 5 · 416 votes
Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%
4.07/ 5 · 848 votes
Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%
Category winnerMon Numero 10Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
31%Love
36%Like
11%Ok
15%Dislike
6%Hate

341 votes

37%Love
46%Like
5%Ok
11%Dislike
1%Hate

848 votes

Category winnerMon Numero 10Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity74
〰 Sillage67
♥ Love / hate69
⏱ Longevity68
〰 Sillage65
♥ Love / hate77
Category winners

LongevitySpiritual

SillageSpiritual

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value44
¤ Price value51
Category winnerMon Numero 10Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
amber100%
vanilla92%
white floral84%
citrus77%
animalic69%
balsamic61%
warm spicy100%
amber92%
vanilla84%
smoky77%
cinnamon69%
balsamic61%
Scent match45%Some overlap · both amber, vanilla and balsamic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
BergamotPink Pepper
Heart
JasmineCedar
Base
AmbergrisBenzoinVanilla
Top15-30 mins
CinnamonCardamomPink PepperCabreuvaFennelAldehydesBergamot
Heart2-4 hrs
IncenseLeatherGeraniumRoseJasmine
Base6-8+ hrs
BenzoinTonka BeanVanillaAtlas CedarHyraxHeliotropeAmbergrisStyrax
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Pink Pepper, Jasmine and Cedar. Durations are only published for Mon Numero 10, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter92
Day–
Night–
Spring33
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day44
Night100
Category winnerSpiritualMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men8
Unisex31
Women62
Men25
Unisex60
Women15
Date 31%Casual 26%Party 23%Work 20%
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,904

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews20

Overall rank#1,896

PerfumerBertrand Duchaufour

Launched—

Reviews88

Category winnerMon Numero 10Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Spiritual by M. Micallef is an amber-forward scent that balances spice with soft florals. It opens with bright bergamot and pink pepper, settling into a heart of jasmine and cedar before resting on a warm base of vanilla, benzoin, and ambergris. This unisex composition works well for evening wear in autumn or winter, …

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Mon Numero 10 by L'Artisan Parfumeur opens with a fizzy splash of bergamot and fiery cinnamon that quickly smells like an ice cold cherry cola poured over warm leather. As the opening fizz settles, a sweet thread of incense smoke emerges alongside cozy vanilla and golden benzoin. It carries the warmth of a cracked woo…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Spiritual or Mon Numero 10?

Mon Numero 10 takes 4 of 7 categories. Spiritual is rated 3.65/5 from 416 votes; Mon Numero 10 is rated 4.07/5 from 848 votes. Choose Spiritual for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring. Choose Mon Numero 10 for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Spiritual or Mon Numero 10?

Spiritual lasts longest (Spiritual 74/100, Mon Numero 10 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Spiritual or Mon Numero 10?

Projection is very close: Spiritual 67/100, Mon Numero 10 65/100 for sillage.

Do Spiritual and Mon Numero 10 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, vanilla and balsamic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Pink Pepper, Jasmine and Cedar.

Is Spiritual or Mon Numero 10 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Spiritual is the stronger pick. For winter, Mon Numero 10 is the stronger pick. Mon Numero 10 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Spiritual and Mon Numero 10?

Spiritual has top notes of Bergamot and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Jasmine and Cedar, a base of Ambergris, Benzoin and Vanilla. Mon Numero 10 has top notes of Cinnamon, Cardamom, Pink Pepper and Cabreuva, heart notes of Incense, Leather, Geranium and Rose, a base of Benzoin, Tonka Bean, Vanilla and Atlas Cedar.

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