Fragrance comparison

3 Parfum vs Crimson Shadow

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 2 ratings analysed

1 wins

3 Parfum

Xerjoff

—0 votes

Rank #77,992 WoodyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

27%scent match

Clearly different

Crimson Shadow

Exceed

2.002 votes

Rank #78,822 AnimalicRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

3 Parfum takes 1 of 1 categories.

3 Parfum
Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking.
Crimson Shadow
Choose it for a animalic and rose character.

3 Parfum1/1

Crimson Shadow0/1

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: 3 Parfum

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

3 ParfumXerjoff

Crimson ShadowExceed

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 2%Had 0%Want 98%

2.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 18%Had 0%Want 82%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

Not enough votes yet

0%Love

0%Like

50%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

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate25

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fruity92%

amber84%

powdery77%

aromatic69%

sweet61%

animalic100%

rose83%

amber65%

powdery48%

floral30%

Scent match27%Clearly different · both amber and powdery

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

CitrusBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

RosePowdery Notes

Base6-10+ hrs

Animal notesAmberTonka BeanOudMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Rose, Tonka Bean and Amber. Durations are only published for Crimson Shadow, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#77,992

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#78,822

PerfumerSebastien Dagorn

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winner3 ParfumHigher 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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Crimson Shadow by Exceed opens with a brisk snap of bergamot and bright citrus that quickly gives way to a deeper, shadowy core. Within fifteen minutes, a velvety dark rose emerges alongside dry powdery notes, creating an antique floral texture that feels plush and grounded. As the scent settles on skin, a rugged blen…

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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 Crimson Shadow smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and powdery accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Rose, Tonka Bean and Amber.

What are the notes in 3 Parfum and Crimson Shadow?

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. Crimson Shadow has top notes of Citrus and Bergamot, heart notes of Rose and Powdery Notes, a base of Animal notes, Amber, Tonka Bean and Oud.