Fragrance comparison

Défi vs №3 Zayn

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 7 ratings analysed

3 wins

Défi

Synthèse Atelier de Parfum

4.205 votes

Rank #38,734 AmberSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

№3 Zayn

Milton Lloyd

5.002 votes

Rank #45,449 OudLavender

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Défi takes 3 of 4 categories.

Défi
Choose it for a amber and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
№3 Zayn
Choose it for a oud and lavender character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Défi3/4

№3 Zayn1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DéfiSynthèse Atelier de Parfum

№3 ZaynMilton Lloyd

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.20/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 70%Had 0%Want 30%

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 83%Had 0%Want 17%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

60%Love

0%Like

40%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity88

〰 Sillage85

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityDéfi

SillageDéfi

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value65

¤ Price value100

Category winner№3 ZaynBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

sweet92%

fresh spicy84%

smoky77%

tobacco69%

oud61%

oud100%

lavender91%

amber83%

smoky74%

fresh spicy65%

warm spicy56%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both amber, oud and smoky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

NutmegDates

Heart

IncenseTobaccoLavender

Base

LeatherAmberOud

Top

LavenderSaffronNutmeg

Heart

AgarwoodOud

Base

IncenseAkigalawoodPatchouliVetiverAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesNutmeg, Incense, Lavender and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer33

Fall100

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#38,734

PerfumerAbdullah Kuruş

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#45,449

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDéfiHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Défi by Synthèse Atelier de Parfum is a heavy leather fragrance that opens with a dense mix of dates and nutmeg. It features a smoky heart of tobacco and incense, eventually settling into a dark base of oud and amber. This scent is designed for cold weather and offers eternal longevity for those who prefer bold, anima…

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Milton Lloyd No.3 Zayn hits the skin with a loud, medicinal kick of saffron and dark oud. It is a bold choice for chilly autumn evenings, wrapping the wearer in a dense cloud of smoky incense and dry lavender. While the opening can feel sharp, it quickly settles into a warm, earthy base of patchouli and amber that cli…

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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, Défi or №3 Zayn?

Défi takes 3 of 4 categories. Défi is rated 4.20/5 from 5 votes; №3 Zayn is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Défi for a amber and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose №3 Zayn for a oud and lavender character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Défi or №3 Zayn?

Défi lasts longest (Défi 88/100, №3 Zayn 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Défi or №3 Zayn?

Défi projects furthest (Défi 85/100, №3 Zayn 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Défi and №3 Zayn smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, oud and smoky accords. Common notes include Nutmeg, Incense, Lavender and Amber.

Is Défi or №3 Zayn better for summer or winter?

Défi suits evening wear; №3 Zayn suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Défi and №3 Zayn?

Défi has top notes of Nutmeg and Dates, heart notes of Incense, Tobacco and Lavender, a base of Leather, Amber and Oud. №3 Zayn has top notes of Lavender, Saffron and Nutmeg, heart notes of Agarwood and Oud, a base of Incense, Akigalawood, Patchouli and Vetiver.