Fragrance comparison

Adidas 3 Man vs Origin Story

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 45 ratings analysed

Adidas 3 Man

Adidas

3.5426 votes

Rank #55,317 WoodyMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

55%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Origin Story

Sarah Horowitz Parfums

3.6119 votes

Rank #22,708 WoodyPatchouli

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Origin Story takes 4 of 4 categories.

Adidas 3 Man
Choose it for a woody and musky character. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Origin Story
Choose it for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Adidas 3 Man0/4

Origin Story4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Adidas 3 ManAdidas

Origin StorySarah Horowitz Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.54/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 18%Had 59%Want 23%

3.61/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 29%Had 12%Want 59%

Category winnerOrigin StoryRating 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

23%Love

31%Like

15%Ok

15%Dislike

15%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity37

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityOrigin Story

SillageOrigin Story

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

musky83%

powdery65%

warm spicy48%

fresh30%

woody100%

patchouli92%

white floral84%

powdery77%

warm spicy69%

musky61%

Scent match55%Closely related · both woody, musky and powdery

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

Notes

PatchouliJasmineEgyptian and Indian JasmineMuskYuzuSandalwoodAmberVanillaCassiaBlack Rose

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesSandalwood, 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–

Spring43

Summer43

Fall100

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

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#22,708

PerfumerSarah Horowitz

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerOrigin StoryHigher 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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Origin Story opens with a bright yuzu lift, then quickly settles into a creamy, powdery mix of jasmine, patchouli, musk, and sandalwood. It has a distinctly vintage mood, with floral warmth, earthy depth, and a musky base that can read sensual and slightly old school. This suits someone who enjoys bold white florals, …

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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 Origin Story?

Origin Story takes 4 of 4 categories. Adidas 3 Man is rated 3.54/5 from 26 votes; Origin Story is rated 3.61/5 from 19 votes. Choose Adidas 3 Man for a woody and musky character. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Origin Story for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Adidas 3 Man or Origin Story?

Origin Story lasts longest (Origin Story 90/100, Adidas 3 Man 37/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Adidas 3 Man or Origin Story?

Origin Story projects furthest (Origin Story 75/100, Adidas 3 Man 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Adidas 3 Man and Origin Story smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, musky and powdery accords. Common notes include Sandalwood, Musk and Yuzu.

Is Adidas 3 Man or Origin Story better for summer or winter?

Adidas 3 Man suits daytime wear; Origin Story suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Adidas 3 Man and Origin Story?

Adidas 3 Man features Teak Wood, Sandalwood, Musk, Green Grass and Yuzu. Origin Story features Patchouli, Jasmine, Egyptian and Indian Jasmine, Musk and Yuzu.