Fragrance comparison

Akragas vs Nº 3 Cologne Curieuse

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 49 ratings analysed

3 wins

Akragas

Ciatu - Soul of Sicily

3.5225 votes

Rank #55,000 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

Nº 3 Cologne Curieuse

Binet-Papillon

3.7124 votes

Rank #41,656 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Akragas takes 3 of 5 categories.

Akragas
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Nº 3 Cologne Curieuse
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Akragas3/5

Nº 3 Cologne Curieuse2/5

Ratings & consensus: Nº 3 Cologne Curieuse
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Akragas
Sillage & projection: Akragas
Value for money: Akragas
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Nº 3 Cologne Curieuse

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AkragasCiatu - Soul of Sicily

Nº 3 Cologne CurieuseBinet-Papillon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.52/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 21%Had 3%Want 76%

3.71/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 40%Had 19%Want 42%

Category winnerNº 3 Cologne CurieuseRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

28%Love

28%Like

24%Ok

8%Dislike

12%Hate

25 votes

25%Love

42%Like

13%Ok

21%Dislike

0%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityAkragas

SillageAkragas

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value36

Category winnerAkragasBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy83%

woody65%

amber48%

herbal30%

citrus100%

aromatic86%

fresh spicy72%

lavender58%

woody44%

floral30%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

MyrtleLavenderRumIncenseBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

RosemaryCypressBlack PepperStar AniseMandarin Orange

Base6-8+ hrs

LabdanumPatchouliAmberSandalwoodMusk

Top

BergamotMandarin Orange

Heart

LavenderCypress

Base

Black ElderMusk

InformationalShared notesLavender, Bergamot, Cypress and Mandarin Orange. Durations are only published for Akragas, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter63

Day100

Night83

Spring100

Summer100

Fall14

Winter14

Day100

Night25

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men69

Unisex31

Women0

Work 35%Casual 32%Date 23%Party 10%

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,000

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#41,656

PerfumerJean Sauvage

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerNº 3 Cologne CurieuseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Akragas by Ciatu - Soul of Sicily brings the rugged coast of southern Italy straight to your nose. It opens with an unmistakable splash of tart bergamot and wild Mediterranean myrtle, quickly backed by aromatic lavender and a surprising splash of dark rum. As the sharp citrus settles, herbal rosemary and crisp cypress…

Reviews →

Nº 3 Cologne Curieuse is a fresh citrus aromatic scent built around bergamot, mandarin, lavender, cypress, black elder and musk. It reads clean and daytime-friendly, with the brightest lift in the opening and a greener, aromatic middle underneath. The one supplied wearer review notices a strong absinthe-like impressi…

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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, Akragas or Nº 3 Cologne Curieuse?

Akragas takes 3 of 5 categories. Akragas is rated 3.52/5 from 25 votes; Nº 3 Cologne Curieuse is rated 3.71/5 from 24 votes. Choose Akragas for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Nº 3 Cologne Curieuse for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Akragas or Nº 3 Cologne Curieuse?

Akragas lasts longest (Akragas 72/100, Nº 3 Cologne Curieuse 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Akragas or Nº 3 Cologne Curieuse?

Akragas projects furthest (Akragas 65/100, Nº 3 Cologne Curieuse 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Akragas and Nº 3 Cologne Curieuse smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Lavender, Bergamot, Cypress and Mandarin Orange.

Is Akragas or Nº 3 Cologne Curieuse better for summer or winter?

Akragas suits daytime wear; Nº 3 Cologne Curieuse suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Akragas and Nº 3 Cologne Curieuse?

Akragas has top notes of Myrtle, Lavender, Rum and Incense, heart notes of Rosemary, Cypress, Black Pepper and Star Anise, a base of Labdanum, Patchouli, Amber and Sandalwood. Nº 3 Cologne Curieuse has top notes of Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Lavender and Cypress, a base of Black Elder and Musk.