3 Elixir Intense vs Lovely
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
50%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
3 Elixir Intense takes 3 of 4 categories.
3 Elixir IntenseChoose it for a rose and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
LovelyChoose it for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
3 Elixir Intense3/4
Lovely1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- 3 Elixir Intense
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- 3 Elixir Intense
- Sillage & projection
- 3 Elixir Intense
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Lovely
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
3 Elixir IntenseJardin de ParfumsLovelyLanoeWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.87/ 5 · 15 votes
Have 48%Had 7%Want 45%
3.85/ 5 · 18 votes
Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%
Category winner3 Elixir IntenseRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate33%Love
40%Like
13%Ok
7%Dislike
7%Hate
15 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
Category winners
Longevity3 Elixir Intense
Sillage3 Elixir Intense
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothrose100%
vanilla92%
amber84%
powdery77%
citrus69%
white floral61%
fruity100%
citrus91%
vanilla83%
amber74%
sweet65%
fresh56%
Scent match50%Some overlap · both vanilla, citrus and amber
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
AppleLemonMandarin Orange
Heart
RoseJasmineSandalwood
Base
MuskAmberVanillaTonka Bean
Top
BergamotLemonBlack CurrantMandarin OrangeRaspberryApple
Heart
RoseCyclamenLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineNeroli
Base
AmberVanillaMuskPatchouliVetiverSandalwoodCedar
InformationalShared notesApple, Lemon, Mandarin Orange and Rose. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer83
Fall100
Winter83
Day100
Night83
Spring100
Summer100
Fall0
Winter0
Day100
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesNot enough votes yet
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#56,840
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#22,926
PerfumerSimone Schmelzer
Launched—
Reviews9
Category winnerLovelyHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotJardin De Parfums 3 Elixir Intense opens with crisp apple, sharp lemon, and juicy mandarin orange before settling into a warm heart of damask rose, white jasmine, and creamy sandalwood. As the top notes fade, a dense base of powdery amber, vanilla, tonka bean, and soft musk takes over on skin. The result is a plush or…
Reviews →Lovely by Lanoe opens bright and fruity, with bergamot, lemon, black currant and raspberry giving it a juicy citrus sparkle. As it settles, soft florals move in over a sweet musky base of vanilla, amber and light woods. It reads as an easy daytime scent, especially in spring or mild summer weather. If you like fresh f…
Reviews →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, 3 Elixir Intense or Lovely?
3 Elixir Intense takes 3 of 4 categories. 3 Elixir Intense is rated 3.87/5 from 15 votes; Lovely is rated 3.85/5 from 18 votes. Choose 3 Elixir Intense for a rose and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Lovely for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, 3 Elixir Intense or Lovely?
3 Elixir Intense lasts longest (3 Elixir Intense 75/100, Lovely 68/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, 3 Elixir Intense or Lovely?
3 Elixir Intense projects furthest (3 Elixir Intense 67/100, Lovely 53/100), based on community performance votes.
Do 3 Elixir Intense and Lovely smell similar?
Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla, citrus and amber accords. Common notes include Apple, Lemon, Mandarin Orange and Rose.
Is 3 Elixir Intense or Lovely better for summer or winter?
3 Elixir Intense suits daytime wear; Lovely suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in 3 Elixir Intense and Lovely?
3 Elixir Intense has top notes of Apple, Lemon and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Rose, Jasmine and Sandalwood, a base of Musk, Amber, Vanilla and Tonka Bean. Lovely has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon, Black Currant and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Rose, Cyclamen, Lily-of-the-Valley and Jasmine, a base of Amber, Vanilla, Musk and Patchouli.
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