Fragrance comparison

A Day In Mexico vs Alford & Hoff No 3

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 30 ratings analysed

4 wins

A Day In Mexico

Zara

4.1529 votes

Rank #16,791 FruityAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

24%scent match

Clearly different

Alford & Hoff No 3

Alford & Hoff

3.001 votes

Rank #66,293 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

A Day In Mexico takes 4 of 4 categories.

A Day In Mexico
Choose it for a fruity and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Alford & Hoff No 3
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Best in spring, day or night wear.

A Day In Mexico4/4

Alford & Hoff No 30/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

A Day In MexicoZara

Alford & Hoff No 3Alford & Hoff

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.15/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 33%Had 15%Want 52%

3.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

57%Like

0%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

0%Love

0%Like

100%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

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityA Day In Mexico

SillageA Day In Mexico

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value92

¤ Price value50

Category winnerA Day In MexicoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

amber83%

sweet65%

green48%

aromatic30%

woody100%

aromatic88%

amber77%

fresh spicy65%

powdery53%

aldehydic42%

Scent match24%Clearly different · both amber and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Rhubarb

Heart

Fruits

Base

Amber

Top

AldehydesAbsintheCedarAngelicaCardamomRhubarb

Heart

Clary SageGeraniumIrisNutmegFig

Base

Black LeatherBelambra treeGuaiac WoodOlibanumAmberHaitian Vetiver

InformationalShared notesRhubarb and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring91

Summer82

Fall100

Winter9

Day100

Night36

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,791

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#66,293

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerA Day In MexicoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

A Day In Mexico opens with a juicy rhubarb and tropical fruit effect that many wearers read as fruit juice, with a soft amber base keeping it smooth rather than sharp. It usually wears with moderate projection and moderate staying power, making it an easy low-cost option for warm days, casual use, and anyone who likes…

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Alford & Hoff No 3 by Alford & Hoff is a Woody Aromatic fragrance for men. Alford & Hoff No 3 was launched in 2016. Top notes are Aldehydes, Absinthe, Cedar, Angelica, Cardamom and Rhubarb; middle notes are Clary Sage, Geranium, Iris, Nutmeg and Fig; base notes are Black Leather, Cedar, Belambra tree, Guaiac Wood, Oli…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, A Day In Mexico or Alford & Hoff No 3?

A Day In Mexico takes 4 of 4 categories. A Day In Mexico is rated 4.15/5 from 29 votes; Alford & Hoff No 3 is rated 3.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose A Day In Mexico for a fruity and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Alford & Hoff No 3 for a woody and aromatic character. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, A Day In Mexico or Alford & Hoff No 3?

A Day In Mexico lasts longest (A Day In Mexico 67/100, Alford & Hoff No 3 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, A Day In Mexico or Alford & Hoff No 3?

A Day In Mexico projects furthest (A Day In Mexico 58/100, Alford & Hoff No 3 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do A Day In Mexico and Alford & Hoff No 3 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and aromatic accords. Common notes include Rhubarb and Amber.

Is A Day In Mexico or Alford & Hoff No 3 better for summer or winter?

A Day In Mexico suits daytime wear; Alford & Hoff No 3 suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in A Day In Mexico and Alford & Hoff No 3?

A Day In Mexico has top notes of Rhubarb, heart notes of Fruits, a base of Amber. Alford & Hoff No 3 has top notes of Aldehydes, Absinthe, Cedar and Angelica, heart notes of Clary Sage, Geranium, Iris and Nutmeg, a base of Black Leather, Belambra tree, Guaiac Wood and Olibanum.