Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel vs Gucci No 3 Eau de Toilette
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
63%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Gucci No 3 Eau de Toilette takes 4 of 7 categories.
Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre SensuelChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Gucci No 3 Eau de ToiletteChoose it for a white floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel1/7
Gucci No 3 Eau de Toilette4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Gucci No 3 Eau de Toilette
- Community sentiment
- Tie
- Longevity
- Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel
- Sillage & projection
- Gucci No 3 Eau de Toilette
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Gucci No 3 Eau de Toilette
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Tie
- Fragranxe ranking
- Gucci No 3 Eau de Toilette
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre SensuelCliniqueGucci No 3 Eau de ToiletteGucciWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.42/ 5 · 55 votes
Have 29%Had 11%Want 60%
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 hate62%Love
29%Like
0%Ok
7%Dislike
2%Hate
55 votes
52%Love
38%Like
2%Ok
8%Dislike
0%Hate
456 votes
Category winnerTieMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityAromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel
SillageGucci No 3 Eau de Toilette
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
aromatic92%
earthy84%
white floral77%
floral69%
herbal61%
white floral100%
green92%
earthy84%
aromatic77%
woody69%
aldehydic61%
Scent match63%Closely related · both white floral, woody and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 45 minutes
ChamomileAldehydesCorianderBergamotGreen NotesBrazilian RosewoodOrange Blossom
Heart3 to 4 hours
Ylang-YlangRoseOrris RootCarnationLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineTuberose
Base6 to 8 hours
OakmossVetiverSandalwoodPatchouliCoconutMusk
Top30 to 45 minutes
AldehydesCorianderGreen LeavesBergamot
Heart3 to 4 hours
Orris RootNarcissusTuberoseRoseJasmineLily-of-the-Valley
Base6 to 8 hours
OakmossLeatherVetiverPatchouliMuskAmber
Category winnerTieSame dry-down length
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring50
Summer40
Fall70
Winter100
Day82
Night100
Spring79
Summer67
Fall100
Winter77
Day100
Night65
Category winnerGucci No 3 Eau de ToiletteMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesNot enough votes yet
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#36,093
PerfumerTrudi Loren
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#1,517
PerfumerFirmenich
Launched—
Reviews53
Category winnerGucci No 3 Eau de ToiletteHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel by Clinique brings a softer texture to the classic chypre style. It opens with herbal chamomile, dry coriander, and crisp aldehydes that smell like clean air with a dusting of bergamot peel. As it settles, a lush bouquet of rose, jasmine, ylang-ylang, and earthy orris root…
Reviews →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, …
Reviews →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 Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel or Gucci No 3 Eau de Toilette?
Gucci No 3 Eau de Toilette takes 4 of 7 categories. Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel is rated 4.42/5 from 55 votes; Gucci No 3 Eau de Toilette is rated 4.34/5 from 456 votes. Choose Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Gucci No 3 Eau de Toilette for a white floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel or Gucci No 3 Eau de Toilette?
Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel lasts longest (Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel 80/100, Gucci No 3 Eau de Toilette 74/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel or Gucci No 3 Eau de Toilette?
Gucci No 3 Eau de Toilette projects furthest (Gucci No 3 Eau de Toilette 65/100, Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel and Gucci No 3 Eau de Toilette smell similar?
Closely related: a 63% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Coriander, Bergamot and Rose.
Is Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel 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 Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel is the stronger pick. Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel suits evening wear; Gucci No 3 Eau de Toilette suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel and Gucci No 3 Eau de Toilette?
Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel has top notes of Chamomile, Aldehydes, Coriander and Bergamot, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Rose, Orris Root and Carnation, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Sandalwood and Patchouli. 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.
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