300 vs VIII Eight
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
31%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
300 takes 3 of 4 categories.
300Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
VIII EightChoose it for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
3003/4
VIII Eight1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- 300
- Sillage & projection
- 300
- Value for money
- VIII Eight
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- 300
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
300ScentBarVIII EightAzalea ParfumsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.06/ 5 · 17 votes
Have 33%Had 24%Want 43%
4.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 10%Had 0%Want 90%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate29%Love
53%Like
12%Ok
6%Dislike
0%Hate
17 votes · too few to score
0%Love
100%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
1 vote · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
Longevity300
Sillage300
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerVIII EightBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
aromatic83%
fresh spicy65%
balsamic48%
soft spicy30%
amber100%
fresh spicy88%
herbal77%
woody65%
musky53%
powdery42%
Scent match31%Clearly different · both woody and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
CypresselemiClary SageNutmeg
Heart
GingerCuminVetiverVanillaAmbergris
Base
CedarGurjan balsamGuaiac WoodMusk
Top
ArtemisiaStyraxBergamotLavenderCinnamonNutmegAppleGrapefruit
Heart
LabdanumGeraniumAgarwoodTobaccoOudLily-of-the-ValleyCashmeranJasmine
Base
BenzoinAmberLeatherGuaiac WoodSandalwoodTonka BeanVanillaMusk
InformationalShared notesNutmeg, Vanilla, Guaiac Wood and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring0
Summer50
Fall100
Winter50
Day67
Night100
Spring100
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day–
Night100
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#51,676
PerfumerViola Pompili
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#66,980
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winner300Higher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshot300 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…
Reviews →VIII Eight reads as a warm amber woody scent with a spicy, herbal opening and a darker, resinous core. Saffron, cardamom, lavender and citrus brighten the top before tobacco, oud, leather and vanilla settle in. It looks best suited to someone who enjoys textured, slightly old-school orientals with a dry woody base ra…
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, 300 or VIII Eight?
300 takes 3 of 4 categories. 300 is rated 4.06/5 from 17 votes; VIII Eight is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose 300 for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose VIII Eight for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, 300 or VIII Eight?
300 lasts longest (300 83/100, VIII Eight 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, 300 or VIII Eight?
300 projects furthest (300 81/100, VIII Eight 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do 300 and VIII Eight smell similar?
Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Nutmeg, Vanilla, Guaiac Wood and Musk.
Is 300 or VIII Eight better for summer or winter?
300 suits evening wear; VIII Eight suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in 300 and VIII Eight?
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. VIII Eight has top notes of Artemisia, Styrax, Bergamot and Lavender, heart notes of Labdanum, Geranium, Agarwood and Tobacco, a base of Benzoin, Amber, Leather and Guaiac Wood.
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