Fragrance comparison

First vs Gucci No 3 Eau de Toilette

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

Updated 1 Nov 2026 3,939 ratings analysed

First

Van Cleef & Arpels

3.983,483 votes

Rank #934 FloralGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

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?

Gucci No 3 Eau de Toilette takes 5 of 8 categories.

First
Choose it for a floral and green character. Wins on value for money, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Gucci No 3 Eau de Toilette
Choose it for a white floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

First3/8

Gucci No 3 Eau de Toilette5/8

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

FirstVan Cleef & Arpels

Gucci No 3 Eau de ToiletteGucci

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.98/ 5 · 3,483 votes

Have 63%Had 37%Want 0%

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

38%Love

41%Like

3%Ok

17%Dislike

1%Hate

3,483 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

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityGucci No 3 Eau de Toilette

SillageGucci No 3 Eau de Toilette

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value59

¤ Price value55

Category winnerFirstBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

green92%

aldehydic84%

white floral77%

yellow floral69%

fresh61%

white floral100%

green92%

earthy84%

aromatic77%

woody69%

aldehydic61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both green, white floral and aldehydic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

AldehydesBergamotBlack CurrantPeachMandarin OrangeRaspberry

Heart3-4 hrs

NarcissusHiacynthJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyCarnationYlang-YlangOrris RootTuberose

Base6-8+ hrs

CivetOakmossHoneyAmberMuskSandalwoodVetiverTonka Bean

Top30 to 45 minutes

AldehydesCorianderGreen LeavesBergamot

Heart3 to 4 hours

Orris RootNarcissusTuberoseRoseJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base6 to 8 hours

OakmossLeatherVetiverPatchouliMuskAmber

Category winnerFirstLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter99

Day100

Night85

Spring79

Summer67

Fall100

Winter77

Day100

Night65

Category winnerGucci No 3 Eau de ToiletteMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex12

Women86

Men2

Unisex39

Women59

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#934

PerfumerJean-Claude Ellena

Launched—

Reviews205

Overall rank#1,517

PerfumerFirmenich

Launched—

Reviews53

Category winnerFirstHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

First by Van Cleef & Arpels opens with a brisk, effervescent burst of aldehydes, tart bergamot, and ripe black currant that immediately calls to mind crisp, high-end French milled soap. As the initial sparkle settles, the scent unfolds into an abundant floral heart packed with spring narcissus, dewy green hyacinth, an…

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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, First or Gucci No 3 Eau de Toilette?

Gucci No 3 Eau de Toilette takes 5 of 8 categories. First is rated 3.98/5 from 3,483 votes; Gucci No 3 Eau de Toilette is rated 4.34/5 from 456 votes. Choose First for a floral and green character. Wins on value for money, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Gucci No 3 Eau de Toilette for a white floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

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

They last about the same: Gucci No 3 Eau de Toilette 74/100, First 72/100 for longevity in community votes.

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

Projection is very close: Gucci No 3 Eau de Toilette 65/100, First 64/100 for sillage.

Do First and Gucci No 3 Eau de Toilette smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green, white floral and aldehydic accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Bergamot, Narcissus and Jasmine.

Is First 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, First is the stronger pick. First suits daytime wear; Gucci No 3 Eau de Toilette suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

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

First has top notes of Aldehydes, Bergamot, Black Currant and Peach, heart notes of Narcissus, Hiacynth, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Civet, Oakmoss, Honey and Amber. 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.