3 Elixir Intense vs Mellow Yellow
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
28%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
3 Elixir Intense takes 5 of 5 categories.
3 Elixir IntenseChoose it for a rose and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Mellow YellowChoose it for a fruity and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
3 Elixir Intense5/5
Mellow Yellow0/5
- Ratings & consensus
- 3 Elixir Intense
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- 3 Elixir Intense
- Sillage & projection
- 3 Elixir Intense
- Value for money
- 3 Elixir Intense
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- 3 Elixir Intense
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
3 Elixir IntenseJardin de ParfumsMellow YellowJardin de ParfumsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.87/ 5 · 15 votes
Have 48%Had 7%Want 45%
2.67/ 5 · 12 votes
Have 13%Had 3%Want 84%
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
8%Love
17%Like
33%Ok
17%Dislike
25%Hate
12 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 winner3 Elixir IntenseBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothrose100%
vanilla92%
amber84%
powdery77%
citrus69%
white floral61%
fruity100%
woody92%
citrus84%
sweet77%
fresh69%
musky61%
Scent match28%Clearly different · both citrus
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
AppleLemonMandarin Orange
Heart
RoseJasmineSandalwood
Base
MuskAmberVanillaTonka Bean
Top
AppleLemonBergamotRed FruitsBlack CurrantMandarin OrangePineappleCoconut
Heart
Ylang-YlangWoody NotesJasmineSweet Notes
Base
MuskSandalwoodVanillaPatchouliAmberTonka Bean
InformationalShared notesApple, Lemon, Mandarin Orange and Jasmine. 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
Fall67
Winter67
Day100
Night71
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#56,840
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#73,221
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winner3 Elixir IntenseHigher 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 →Mellow Yellow opens with a sharp spray of lemon, mandarin orange, and tart pineapple before settling into a thick center of sweet ylang-ylang and jasmine. As the initial citrus crispness recedes over the first half hour, warm sandalwood, amber, and vanilla pull the scent down into heavy gourmand territory. It wears be…
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 Mellow Yellow?
3 Elixir Intense takes 5 of 5 categories. 3 Elixir Intense is rated 3.87/5 from 15 votes; Mellow Yellow is rated 2.67/5 from 12 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 Mellow Yellow for a fruity and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, 3 Elixir Intense or Mellow Yellow?
3 Elixir Intense lasts longest (3 Elixir Intense 75/100, Mellow Yellow 64/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, 3 Elixir Intense or Mellow Yellow?
3 Elixir Intense projects furthest (3 Elixir Intense 67/100, Mellow Yellow 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do 3 Elixir Intense and Mellow Yellow smell similar?
Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus accords. Common notes include Apple, Lemon, Mandarin Orange and Jasmine.
Is 3 Elixir Intense or Mellow Yellow better for summer or winter?
3 Elixir Intense suits daytime wear; Mellow Yellow suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in 3 Elixir Intense and Mellow Yellow?
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. Mellow Yellow has top notes of Apple, Lemon, Bergamot and Red Fruits, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Woody Notes, Jasmine and Sweet Notes, a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Vanilla and Patchouli.
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