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Fracas vs Gucci No 3 Eau de Toilette

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

Updated 5,185 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gucci No 3 Eau de Toilette takes 4 of 7 categories.

  • Fracas

    Choose it for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

  • Gucci No 3 Eau de Toilette

    Choose it for a white floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Fracas3/7
Gucci No 3 Eau de Toilette4/7
Ratings & consensus
Gucci No 3 Eau de Toilette
Community sentiment
Gucci No 3 Eau de Toilette
Longevity
Fracas
Sillage & projection
Fracas
Value for money
Gucci No 3 Eau de Toilette
Versatility
Gucci No 3 Eau de Toilette
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Fracas

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
FracasRobert Piguet
Gucci No 3 Eau de ToiletteGucci
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.95/ 5 · 4,729 votes
Have 71%Had 29%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
45%Love
33%Like
4%Ok
17%Dislike
1%Hate

4,320 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
⏱ Longevity79
〰 Sillage73
♥ Love / hate76
⏱ Longevity74
〰 Sillage65
♥ Love / hate84
Category winners

LongevityFracas

SillageFracas

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value50
¤ Price value55
Category winnerGucci No 3 Eau de ToiletteBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
white floral100%
tuberose88%
green77%
floral65%
animalic53%
fruity42%
white floral100%
green92%
earthy84%
aromatic77%
woody69%
aldehydic61%
Scent match44%Some overlap · both white floral and green

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
PeachOrange BlossomHiacynthGreen LeavesMandarin OrangeBergamot
Heart
TuberoseJasmineGardeniaOsmanthusNarcissusLily-of-the-ValleyCarnationWhite Iris
Base
MuskAmberSandalwoodOakmossVetiverCedar
Top30 to 45 minutes
AldehydesCorianderGreen LeavesBergamot
Heart3 to 4 hours
Orris RootNarcissusTuberoseRoseJasmineLily-of-the-Valley
Base6 to 8 hours
OakmossLeatherVetiverPatchouliMuskAmber
InformationalShared notesGreen Leaves, Bergamot, Tuberose and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Gucci No 3 Eau de Toilette, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter97
Day–
Night–
Spring79
Summer67
Fall100
Winter77
Day100
Night65
Category winnerGucci No 3 Eau de ToiletteMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men2
Unisex13
Women85
Men2
Unisex39
Women59
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#586

PerfumerGermaine Cellier

Launched—

Reviews313

Overall rank#1,517

PerfumerFirmenich

Launched—

Reviews53

Category winnerFracasHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Fracas by Robert Piguet is an uncompromising floral powerhouse defined by its iconic, creamy tuberose. Launched in 1948, it remains a gold standard for those seeking a bold, unapologetic scent. This perfume features a complex heart of jasmine, gardenia, and narcissus, resting on a sturdy base of sandalwood and oakmoss…

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, Fracas or Gucci No 3 Eau de Toilette?

Gucci No 3 Eau de Toilette takes 4 of 7 categories. Fracas is rated 3.95/5 from 4,729 votes; Gucci No 3 Eau de Toilette is rated 4.34/5 from 456 votes. Choose Fracas for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Gucci No 3 Eau de Toilette for a white floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

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

Fracas lasts longest (Fracas 79/100, Gucci No 3 Eau de Toilette 74/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Fracas projects furthest (Fracas 73/100, Gucci No 3 Eau de Toilette 65/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and green accords. Common notes include Green Leaves, Bergamot, Tuberose and Jasmine.

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

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

Fracas has top notes of Peach, Orange Blossom, Hiacynth and Green Leaves, heart notes of Tuberose, Jasmine, Gardenia and Osmanthus, a base of Musk, Amber, Sandalwood and Oakmoss. 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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