Fragrance comparison

003 vs Saurus

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 10 ratings analysed

3 wins

003

Alexa Lixfeld

4.128 votes

Rank #55,303 VanillaCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

20%scent match

Clearly different

Saurus

Blosson Ville

3.002 votes

Rank #72,910 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

003 takes 3 of 3 categories.

003
Choose it for a vanilla and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Saurus
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Best in spring, evening wear.

0033/3

Saurus0/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: 003
Sillage & projection: 003
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 003

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

003Alexa Lixfeld

SaurusBlosson Ville

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.12/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 15%Had 8%Want 77%

3.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 13%Had 25%Want 63%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

50%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

50%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

Longevity003

Sillage003

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value50

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

citrus92%

white floral84%

rose77%

aromatic69%

fresh spicy61%

woody100%

aromatic90%

musky80%

powdery70%

earthy60%

leather50%

Scent match20%Clearly different · both aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Orange OilLemonOrange Blossom

Heart

Rose OilJasmineWoodsy NotesGeraniumLily-of-the-Valley

Base

VanilleAmberMusk

Top

SageRosemaryLemonVerbenaOrangeBergamotBasil

Heart

Pine needlesOrange BlossomHerbal NotesGeraniumLily-of-the-Valley

Base

MuskPatchouliTexas CedarVetiverLeatherAmberSandalwood

InformationalShared notesLemon, Orange Blossom, Geranium and Lily-of-the-Valley. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,303

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#72,910

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winner003Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

003 by Alexa Lixfeld opens bright and clean with lemon, orange oil, and a soft orange blossom lift, then moves into a floral heart where rose and jasmine feel gently aromatic rather than heavy. The dry-down turns warmer and smoother, with vanilla over amber and musk, giving it a cosy, slightly powdery finish that stil…

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Blosson Ville Saurus hits skin with a sharp herbal punch. Sage, basil, and crushed rosemary collide with brisk lemon and bergamot in the opening minutes. The initial fizz settles quickly into pine needles, geranium, and a green herbal spine that feels decidedly classic. As the top notes fade, patchouli and dry Texas c…

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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, 003 or Saurus?

003 takes 3 of 3 categories. 003 is rated 4.12/5 from 8 votes; Saurus is rated 3.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose 003 for a vanilla and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Saurus for a woody and aromatic character. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, 003 or Saurus?

003 lasts longest (003 67/100, Saurus 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 003 or Saurus?

003 projects furthest (003 75/100, Saurus 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 003 and Saurus smell similar?

Clearly different: a 20% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic accords. Common notes include Lemon, Orange Blossom, Geranium and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is 003 or Saurus better for summer or winter?

003 suits daytime wear; Saurus suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 003 and Saurus?

003 has top notes of Orange Oil, Lemon and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Rose Oil, Jasmine, Woodsy Notes and Geranium, a base of Vanille, Amber and Musk. Saurus has top notes of Sage, Rosemary, Lemon and Verbena, heart notes of Pine needles, Orange Blossom, Herbal Notes and Geranium, a base of Musk, Patchouli, Texas Cedar and Vetiver.