Fragrance comparison

Adidas 3 Man vs Nautica Aqua Rush

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 299 ratings analysed

Adidas 3 Man

Adidas

3.5426 votes

Rank #55,317 WoodyMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

23%scent match

Clearly different

6 wins

Nautica Aqua Rush

Nautica

3.91273 votes

Rank #7,080 AromaticGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Nautica Aqua Rush takes 6 of 7 categories.

Adidas 3 Man
Choose it for a woody and musky character. Wins on versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Nautica Aqua Rush
Choose it for a aromatic and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer.

Adidas 3 Man1/7

Nautica Aqua Rush6/7

Ratings & consensus: Nautica Aqua Rush
Community sentiment: Nautica Aqua Rush
Longevity: Nautica Aqua Rush
Sillage & projection: Nautica Aqua Rush
Value for money: Nautica Aqua Rush
Versatility: Adidas 3 Man
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Nautica Aqua Rush

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Adidas 3 ManAdidas

Nautica Aqua RushNautica

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.54/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 18%Had 59%Want 23%

3.91/ 5 · 273 votes

Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%

Category winnerNautica Aqua RushRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

19%Love

46%Like

4%Ok

31%Dislike

0%Hate

26 votes

20%Love

62%Like

8%Ok

10%Dislike

1%Hate

273 votes

Category winnerNautica Aqua RushMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity37

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityNautica Aqua Rush

SillageNautica Aqua Rush

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value81

Category winnerNautica Aqua RushBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

musky83%

powdery65%

warm spicy48%

fresh30%

aromatic100%

green92%

citrus84%

marine77%

woody69%

aquatic61%

Scent match23%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Teak WoodSandalwoodMuskGreen GrassYuzu

No top / heart / base split published

Top

YuzuSea waterCoriander

Heart

MintViolet LeafClary Sage

Base

Woodsy NotesTeak WoodMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesTeak Wood, Musk and Yuzu. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring86

Summer100

Fall14

Winter14

Day100

Night–

Spring71

Summer100

Fall16

Winter10

Day–

Night–

Category winnerAdidas 3 ManMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men92

Unisex7

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,317

PerfumerAlain Astori, Jean-Pierre Mary, Martine Pallix

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#7,080

PerfumerHarry Fremont, Joachim Correl

Launched—

Reviews44

Category winnerNautica Aqua RushHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Adidas 3 Man by Adidas is a Woody fragrance for men. Adidas 3 Man was launched in 2003. Adidas 3 Man was created by Alain Astori, Jean-Pierre Mary and Martine Pallix.

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Nautica Aqua Rush is an aromatic aquatic fragrance launched in 2012. It leans into a salty sea water accord, balanced by crisp yuzu citrus and a woody base of teak. Designed for men who appreciate clean, uncomplicated scents, it is best suited for warm weather wear, particularly during casual daytime outings or at the…

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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, Adidas 3 Man or Nautica Aqua Rush?

Nautica Aqua Rush takes 6 of 7 categories. Adidas 3 Man is rated 3.54/5 from 26 votes; Nautica Aqua Rush is rated 3.91/5 from 273 votes. Choose Adidas 3 Man for a woody and musky character. Wins on versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Nautica Aqua Rush for a aromatic and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer.

Which lasts longer, Adidas 3 Man or Nautica Aqua Rush?

Nautica Aqua Rush lasts longest (Nautica Aqua Rush 56/100, Adidas 3 Man 37/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Adidas 3 Man or Nautica Aqua Rush?

Nautica Aqua Rush projects furthest (Nautica Aqua Rush 52/100, Adidas 3 Man 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Adidas 3 Man and Nautica Aqua Rush smell similar?

Clearly different: a 23% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Teak Wood, Musk and Yuzu.

Is Adidas 3 Man or Nautica Aqua Rush better for summer or winter?

For summer, Adidas 3 Man is the stronger pick. For winter, Adidas 3 Man is the stronger pick. Adidas 3 Man suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Adidas 3 Man and Nautica Aqua Rush?

Adidas 3 Man features Teak Wood, Sandalwood, Musk, Green Grass and Yuzu. Nautica Aqua Rush has top notes of Yuzu, Sea water and Coriander, heart notes of Mint, Violet Leaf and Clary Sage, a base of Woodsy Notes, Teak Wood, Musk and Amber.