Fragrance comparison

300 vs Serenade

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 52 ratings analysed

3 wins

300

ScentBar

4.0617 votes

Rank #51,676 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

Serenade

Boadicea the Victorious

3.7435 votes

Rank #41,144 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

300 takes 3 of 5 categories.

300
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Serenade
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

3003/5

Serenade2/5

Ratings & consensus: 300
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: 300
Sillage & projection: 300
Value for money: Serenade
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Serenade

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

300ScentBar

SerenadeBoadicea the Victorious

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.06/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 33%Had 24%Want 43%

3.74/ 5 · 35 votes

Have 22%Had 9%Want 69%

Category winner300Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

53%Like

12%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

37%Love

31%Like

0%Ok

31%Dislike

0%Hate

35 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage77

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

Longevity300

Sillage300

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price value54

Category winnerSerenadeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic83%

fresh spicy65%

balsamic48%

soft spicy30%

woody100%

aromatic88%

earthy77%

mossy65%

citrus53%

powdery42%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CypresselemiClary SageNutmeg

Heart

GingerCuminVetiverVanillaAmbergris

Base

CedarGurjan balsamGuaiac WoodMusk

Top

elemiLemonBergamotAldehydesMandarin Orange

Heart

RoseClary SageCardamomNutmegNeroliJasmine

Base

Guaiac WoodOakmossVetiverSandalwoodVanillaAmberMusk

InformationalShared noteselemi, Clary Sage, Nutmeg and Vetiver. 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

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day67

Night100

Spring63

Summer25

Fall100

Winter75

Day29

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men40

Unisex60

Women0

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#51,676

PerfumerViola Pompili

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#41,144

PerfumerChristian Provenzano

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerSerenadeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

300 by ScentBar is a woody spicy fragrance that finds its footing through sharp cypress and resinous elemi. It quickly warms into a heart of ginger and cumin, making it a distinct choice for casual daily wear. This scent maintains a modern profile suitable for those who prefer an assertive, easygoing presence on their…

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Serenade opens with a sharp flash of aldehydes, tart lemon, and resinous elemi that quickly gives way to a dense, smoky core. As the initial citrus bite softens, the fragrance reveals dry guaiac wood, bitter oakmoss, and earthy vetiver anchored by dark amber and musk. Spices like nutmeg and cardamom simmer quietly ben…

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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, 300 or Serenade?

300 takes 3 of 5 categories. 300 is rated 4.06/5 from 17 votes; Serenade is rated 3.74/5 from 35 votes. Choose 300 for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Serenade for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, 300 or Serenade?

300 lasts longest (300 83/100, Serenade 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 300 or Serenade?

300 projects furthest (300 81/100, Serenade 77/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 300 and Serenade smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include elemi, Clary Sage, Nutmeg and Vetiver.

Is 300 or Serenade better for summer or winter?

300 suits evening wear; Serenade suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 300 and Serenade?

300 has top notes of Cypress, elemi, Clary Sage and Nutmeg, heart notes of Ginger, Cumin, Vetiver and Vanilla, a base of Cedar, Gurjan balsam, Guaiac Wood and Musk. Serenade has top notes of elemi, Lemon, Bergamot and Aldehydes, heart notes of Rose, Clary Sage, Cardamom and Nutmeg, a base of Guaiac Wood, Oakmoss, Vetiver and Sandalwood.