Fragrance comparison

3 Parfum vs Active

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 9 ratings analysed

3 Parfum

Xerjoff

—0 votes

Rank #76,997 WoodyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

1 wins

Active

PROUD

4.679 votes

Rank #41,260 PowderyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Active takes 1 of 1 categories.

3 Parfum
Choose it for a woody and fruity character.
Active
Choose it for a powdery and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

3 Parfum0/1

Active1/1

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

3 ParfumXerjoff

ActivePROUD

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 2%Had 0%Want 98%

4.67/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 63%Had 25%Want 13%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

Not enough votes yet

78%Love

11%Like

11%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate92

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value95

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fruity92%

amber84%

powdery77%

aromatic69%

sweet61%

powdery100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

sweet69%

violet61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both woody, powdery and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Red FruitsBergamotQuinceDavanaApplePear

Heart

LavenderBenzoinVioletRose

Base

Cashmere WoodVanilla SugarSandalwoodTonka BeanPatchouliCedarwoodAmberMusk

Top15-30 mins

BergamotNutmeg

Heart2-4 hrs

LavenderVioletPear

Base6-8+ hrs

Tonka BeanMuskSandalwood

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Pear, Lavender and Violet. Durations are only published for Active, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring25

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day67

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#76,997

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#41,260

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerActiveHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Xerjoff 3 Parfum opens with a sharp burst of quince, green apple, and davana that feels immediate and tangy on warm skin. As the initial fruitiness settles over twenty minutes, lavender and violet add a clean, dry floral texture, buffered by benzoin resin. The base rests on dark oud, cashmere wood, and vanilla sugar, …

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Active by PROUD delivers an approachable blend of crisp citrus, gentle spices, and soothing powdery florals. Right from the initial spray, zesty bergamot mixes with a pinch of grated nutmeg before relaxing into a soft heart of French lavender, sweet violet petals, and subtle pear. The scent glides into a warm, cozy ba…

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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.

Do 3 Parfum and Active smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Pear, Lavender and Violet.

Is 3 Parfum or Active better for summer or winter?

Active suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 3 Parfum and Active?

3 Parfum has top notes of Red Fruits, Bergamot, Quince and Davana, heart notes of Lavender, Benzoin, Violet and Rose, a base of Cashmere Wood, Vanilla Sugar, Sandalwood and Tonka Bean. Active has top notes of Bergamot and Nutmeg, heart notes of Lavender, Violet and Pear, a base of Tonka Bean, Musk and Sandalwood.