Fragrance comparison

Aromatics Elixir vs Gucci No 3 Eau de Toilette

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

Updated 1 Nov 2026 7,071 ratings analysed

Aromatics Elixir

Clinique

3.796,615 votes

Rank #26,593 AromaticWoody

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49%scent match

Some overlap

Gucci No 3 Eau de Toilette

Gucci

4.34456 votes

Rank #1,517 White FloralGreen

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 8 categories split 4–4.

Aromatics Elixir
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Gucci No 3 Eau de Toilette
Choose it for a white floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Aromatics Elixir4/8

Gucci No 3 Eau de Toilette4/8

Ratings & consensus: Gucci No 3 Eau de Toilette
Community sentiment: Gucci No 3 Eau de Toilette
Longevity: Aromatics Elixir
Sillage & projection: Aromatics Elixir
Value for money: Aromatics Elixir
Versatility: Gucci No 3 Eau de Toilette
Note pyramid (duration): Aromatics Elixir
Fragranxe ranking: Gucci No 3 Eau de Toilette

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Aromatics ElixirClinique

Gucci No 3 Eau de ToiletteGucci

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.79/ 5 · 6,615 votes

Have 55%Had 22%Want 24%

4.34/ 5 · 456 votes

Have 45%Had 33%Want 22%

Category winnerGucci No 3 Eau de ToiletteRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

30%Like

3%Ok

23%Dislike

4%Hate

6,615 votes

52%Love

38%Like

2%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

456 votes

Category winnerGucci No 3 Eau de ToiletteMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage77

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityAromatics Elixir

SillageAromatics Elixir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value65

¤ Price value55

Category winnerAromatics ElixirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

earthy84%

warm spicy77%

herbal69%

mossy61%

white floral100%

green92%

earthy84%

aromatic77%

woody69%

aldehydic61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both aromatic, earthy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

ChamomileAldehydesClary SageCorianderGeraniumLemon VerbenaBrazilian RosewoodBergamot

Heart3 to 4 hours

CarnationRoseYlang-YlangOrris RootJasmineTuberoseOrange Blossom

Base8 to 10+ hours

OakmossPatchouliIncenseVetiverSandalwoodMusk

Top30 to 45 minutes

AldehydesCorianderGreen LeavesBergamot

Heart3 to 4 hours

Orris RootNarcissusTuberoseRoseJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base6 to 8 hours

OakmossLeatherVetiverPatchouliMuskAmber

Category winnerAromatics ElixirLongest dry-down: 8 to 10+ hours

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring43

Summer31

Fall100

Winter97

Day94

Night100

Spring79

Summer67

Fall100

Winter77

Day100

Night65

Category winnerGucci No 3 Eau de ToiletteMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex45

Women52

Men2

Unisex39

Women59

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,593

PerfumerBernard Chant

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#1,517

PerfumerFirmenich

Launched—

Reviews53

Category winnerGucci No 3 Eau de ToiletteHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Clinique Aromatics Elixir is a powerhouse chypre fragrance built on herbal bitterness, powdery florals, and dark forest woods. The scent opens with a sharp burst of chamomile, lemon verbena, and soapy aldehydes, creating an intensely crisp, herbal atmosphere. As the brisk opening settles, a dense floral core of carnat…

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Gucci No 3 Eau de Toilette is a classical chypre floral fragrance that balances crisp greenery with deep, earthy undertones. It opens with an unmistakable rush of bright aldehydes, tart bergamot, green leaves, and aromatic coriander. As the brisk opening settles, a dense floral heart emerges, weaving narcissus, rose, …

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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, Aromatics Elixir or Gucci No 3 Eau de Toilette?

No clear winner: the 8 categories split 4–4. Aromatics Elixir is rated 3.79/5 from 6,615 votes; Gucci No 3 Eau de Toilette is rated 4.34/5 from 456 votes. Choose Aromatics Elixir for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Gucci No 3 Eau de Toilette for a white floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Aromatics Elixir or Gucci No 3 Eau de Toilette?

Aromatics Elixir lasts longest (Aromatics Elixir 85/100, Gucci No 3 Eau de Toilette 74/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aromatics Elixir or Gucci No 3 Eau de Toilette?

Aromatics Elixir projects furthest (Aromatics Elixir 77/100, Gucci No 3 Eau de Toilette 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aromatics Elixir and Gucci No 3 Eau de Toilette smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, earthy and woody accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Coriander, Bergamot and Rose.

Is Aromatics Elixir or Gucci No 3 Eau de Toilette better for summer or winter?

For summer, Gucci No 3 Eau de Toilette is the stronger pick. For winter, Aromatics Elixir is the stronger pick. Aromatics Elixir suits day or night wear; Gucci No 3 Eau de Toilette suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aromatics Elixir and Gucci No 3 Eau de Toilette?

Aromatics Elixir has top notes of Chamomile, Aldehydes, Clary Sage and Coriander, heart notes of Carnation, Rose, Ylang-Ylang and Orris Root, a base of Oakmoss, Patchouli, Incense and Vetiver. Gucci No 3 Eau de Toilette has top notes of Aldehydes, Coriander, Green Leaves and Bergamot, heart notes of Orris Root, Narcissus, Tuberose and Rose, a base of Oakmoss, Leather, Vetiver and Patchouli.