Act 1, Scene 3 vs Yes I Do!
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
22%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
Act 1, Scene 3Choose it for a iris and leather character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Yes I Do!Choose it for a fruity and patchouli character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Act 1, Scene 32/4
Yes I Do!2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Yes I Do!
- Sillage & projection
- Yes I Do!
- Value for money
- Act 1, Scene 3
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Act 1, Scene 3
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Act 1, Scene 3And Other StoriesYes I Do!ElodeWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.13/ 5 · 11 votes
Have 63%Had 0%Want 37%
4.00/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 75%Had 13%Want 13%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate80%Love
0%Like
20%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
5 votes · too few to score
0%Love
100%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
2 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityYes I Do!
SillageYes I Do!
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerAct 1, Scene 3Best value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothiris100%
leather92%
woody84%
powdery77%
earthy69%
animalic61%
fruity100%
patchouli91%
rose83%
woody74%
floral65%
warm spicy56%
Scent match22%Clearly different · both woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
BlackcurrantPomegranateDavana
Heart
IrisRose
Base
LeatherPatchouliCedarwoodSandalwoodAmber
Top15 to 30 minutes
Blackcurrant
Heart1 to 2 hours
Rose
Base3 to 4 hours
Patchouli
InformationalShared notesBlackcurrant, Rose and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Yes I Do!, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall100
Winter0
Day100
Night100
Spring100
Summer0
Fall100
Winter0
Day100
Night–
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#38,591
PerfumerCPL Aromas, Kevin Mathys
Launched—
Reviews2
Overall rank#67,128
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerAct 1, Scene 3Higher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAct 1, Scene 3 by And Other Stories is an iris-forward floral composition that leans into leather and woody base notes. Launched in 2023, it combines the sharp fruitiness of blackcurrant with a substantial, powdery iris heart. This scent sits close to the skin, making it a subtle choice for professional settings or qu…
Reviews →Yes I Do! by Elode delivers a straightforward, budget-friendly floral fruity blend centered on three key elements: tart blackcurrant, classic rose, and an earthy patchouli base. The opening offers a sweet, dark berry burst that feels crisp and juicy rather than heavy. As the initial sharpness settles, a clean floral r…
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, Act 1, Scene 3 or Yes I Do!?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Act 1, Scene 3 is rated 4.13/5 from 11 votes; Yes I Do! is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Act 1, Scene 3 for a iris and leather character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Yes I Do! for a fruity and patchouli character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Act 1, Scene 3 or Yes I Do!?
Yes I Do! lasts longest (Yes I Do! 65/100, Act 1, Scene 3 20/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Act 1, Scene 3 or Yes I Do!?
Yes I Do! projects furthest (Yes I Do! 56/100, Act 1, Scene 3 25/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Act 1, Scene 3 and Yes I Do! smell similar?
Clearly different: a 22% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Blackcurrant, Rose and Patchouli.
Is Act 1, Scene 3 or Yes I Do! better for summer or winter?
Act 1, Scene 3 suits day or night wear; Yes I Do! suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Act 1, Scene 3 and Yes I Do!?
Act 1, Scene 3 has top notes of Blackcurrant, Pomegranate and Davana, heart notes of Iris and Rose, a base of Leather, Patchouli, Cedarwood and Sandalwood. Yes I Do! has top notes of Blackcurrant, heart notes of Rose, a base of Patchouli.
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