Fragrance comparison

Alford & Hoff No 3 vs Ferrum

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 1 ratings analysed

Alford & Hoff No 3

Alford & Hoff

3.001 votes

Rank #67,286 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

2 wins

Ferrum

Claudio Cutuli Parfums

—0 votes

Rank #77,535 FruityAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ferrum takes 2 of 4 categories.

Alford & Hoff No 3
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Ferrum
Choose it for a fruity and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection.

Alford & Hoff No 31/4

Ferrum2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Ferrum
Sillage & projection: Ferrum
Value for money: Tie
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Alford & Hoff No 3

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Alford & Hoff No 3Alford & Hoff

FerrumClaudio Cutuli Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 38%Had 6%Want 56%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

0%Like

100%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityFerrum

SillageFerrum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic88%

amber77%

fresh spicy65%

powdery53%

aldehydic42%

fruity100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

white floral77%

oud69%

sweet61%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both aromatic and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AldehydesAbsintheCedarAngelicaCardamomRhubarb

Heart

Clary SageGeraniumIrisNutmegFig

Base

Black LeatherBelambra treeGuaiac WoodOlibanumAmberHaitian Vetiver

Top30 to 45 minutes

FigelemiRhubarb

Heart2 to 3 hours

White FlowersSkin

Base6 to 8 hours

AmberAgarwood (Oud)

InformationalShared notesRhubarb, Fig and Amber. Durations are only published for Ferrum, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#67,286

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#77,535

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAlford & Hoff No 3Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Ferrum by Claudio Cutuli Parfums opens with a sharp, tart burst of rhubarb combined with lush, milky fig and resinous elemi. This bright, fruity, and aromatic introduction soon softens into an intimate center featuring clean white flowers and an intimate skin note. In the base, deep agarwood oud meets warm amber to an…

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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 lasts longer, Alford & Hoff No 3 or Ferrum?

Ferrum lasts longest (Ferrum 80/100, Alford & Hoff No 3 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Alford & Hoff No 3 or Ferrum?

Ferrum projects furthest (Ferrum 75/100, Alford & Hoff No 3 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Alford & Hoff No 3 and Ferrum smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and amber accords. Common notes include Rhubarb, Fig and Amber.

Is Alford & Hoff No 3 or Ferrum better for summer or winter?

Alford & Hoff No 3 suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Alford & Hoff No 3 and Ferrum?

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. Ferrum has top notes of Fig, elemi and Rhubarb, heart notes of White Flowers and Skin, a base of Amber and Agarwood (Oud).