Fragrance comparison

Aoud 3 vs Aoud No 3

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 17 ratings analysed

2 wins

Aoud 3

M. Micallef

4.5010 votes

Rank #45,665 OudFresh Spicy

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86%scent match

Very similar

Aoud No 3

Parfumerie Bruckner

4.297 votes

Rank #50,842 Fresh SpicyCinnamon

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aoud 3 takes 2 of 2 categories.

Aoud 3
Choose it for a oud and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Aoud No 3
Choose it for a fresh spicy and cinnamon character. Best in summer, day or night wear.

Aoud 32/2

Aoud No 30/2

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Aoud 3
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Aoud 3

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Aoud 3M. Micallef

Aoud No 3Parfumerie Bruckner

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 25%Had 4%Want 71%

4.29/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 60%Had 20%Want 20%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

70%Love

20%Like

0%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

71%Love

0%Like

14%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageAoud 3

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value50

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

oud100%

fresh spicy91%

vanilla83%

cinnamon74%

warm spicy65%

sweet56%

fresh spicy100%

cinnamon92%

fruity84%

warm spicy77%

sweet69%

vanilla61%

Scent match86%Very similar · both fresh spicy, cinnamon and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Agarwood (Oud)CinnamonVanillaNutmegPlumPink PepperOrangeRose

No top / heart / base split published

Top20-30 mins

Pink PepperOrange

Heart3-4 hrs

NutmegPlumRose

Base6-8+ hrs

CinnamonVanillaAgarwood (Oud)

InformationalShared notesAgarwood (Oud), Cinnamon, Vanilla and Nutmeg. Durations are only published for Aoud No 3, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring67

Summer100

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#45,665

PerfumerJean-Claude Astier

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#50,842

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAoud 3Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Aoud 3 by M. Micallef is a woody spicy composition centered on a resilient agarwood base. The fragrance opens with a sharp burst of pink pepper and bright orange, eventually softening into a heart of plum, rose, and nutmeg. It sits heavily on the skin, ideal for cooler evenings or formal winter occasions where presenc…

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Aoud No 3 by Parfumerie Bruckner delivers a warm, inviting spice blend that immediately departs from harsh medicinal ouds. The fragrance opens with a lively splash of orange and crackling pink pepper, giving the initial spray an energetic freshness. As it settles, rich dark plum and ground nutmeg wrap around a soft re…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Aoud 3 or Aoud No 3?

Aoud 3 takes 2 of 2 categories. Aoud 3 is rated 4.50/5 from 10 votes; Aoud No 3 is rated 4.29/5 from 7 votes. Choose Aoud 3 for a oud and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Aoud No 3 for a fresh spicy and cinnamon character. Best in summer, day or night wear.

Which projects more, Aoud 3 or Aoud No 3?

Aoud 3 projects furthest (Aoud 3 100/100, Aoud No 3 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aoud 3 and Aoud No 3 smell similar?

Very similar: a 86% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, cinnamon and vanilla accords. Common notes include Agarwood (Oud), Cinnamon, Vanilla and Nutmeg.

Is Aoud 3 or Aoud No 3 better for summer or winter?

Aoud 3 suits day or night wear; Aoud No 3 suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aoud 3 and Aoud No 3?

Aoud 3 features Agarwood (Oud), Cinnamon, Vanilla, Nutmeg and Plum. Aoud No 3 has top notes of Pink Pepper and Orange, heart notes of Nutmeg, Plum and Rose, a base of Cinnamon, Vanilla and Agarwood (Oud).