Fragrance comparison

Fracas vs Gucci No 3 Parfum

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

Updated 1 Nov 2026 4,804 ratings analysed

4 wins

Fracas

Robert Piguet

3.954,729 votes

Rank #586 White FloralTuberose

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

Gucci No 3 Parfum

Gucci

4.2975 votes

Rank #15,523 EarthyGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fracas takes 4 of 7 categories.

Fracas
Choose it for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.
Gucci No 3 Parfum
Choose it for a earthy and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Fracas4/7

Gucci No 3 Parfum3/7

Ratings & consensus: Gucci No 3 Parfum
Community sentiment: Gucci No 3 Parfum
Longevity: Fracas
Sillage & projection: Fracas
Value for money: Fracas
Versatility: Gucci No 3 Parfum
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 ParfumGucci

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.95/ 5 · 4,729 votes

Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%

4.29/ 5 · 75 votes

Have 52%Had 23%Want 25%

Category winnerGucci No 3 ParfumRating 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

49%Love

36%Like

9%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

75 votes

Category winnerGucci No 3 ParfumMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityFracas

SillageFracas

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value43

Category winnerFracasBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

tuberose88%

green77%

floral65%

animalic53%

fruity42%

earthy100%

green92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

white floral69%

mossy61%

Scent match33%Clearly different · 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

Notes

OakmossVetiverOrris RootNarcissusAldehydesLeatherTuberoseGreen LeavesCorianderPatchouliRoseAmber

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesGreen Leaves, Tuberose, Narcissus and Amber. Durations are only published for Gucci No 3 Parfum, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter97

Day–

Night–

Spring65

Summer29

Fall100

Winter88

Day100

Night81

Category winnerGucci No 3 ParfumMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex13

Women85

Men5

Unisex21

Women74

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#586

PerfumerGermaine Cellier

Launched—

Reviews313

Overall rank#15,523

PerfumerFirmenich

Launched—

Reviews7

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…

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Gucci No 3 Parfum is a traditional chypre floral perfume built around earthy, mossy, and green accords. It opens with an unmistakable burst of crisp aldehydes, bitter bergamot, and coriander, creating a sharp, soapy freshness. As the opening settles, the heart reveals green leaves, rose, tuberose, narcissus, and jasmi…

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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, Fracas or Gucci No 3 Parfum?

Fracas takes 4 of 7 categories. Fracas is rated 3.95/5 from 4,729 votes; Gucci No 3 Parfum is rated 4.29/5 from 75 votes. Choose Fracas for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Gucci No 3 Parfum for a earthy and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Fracas or Gucci No 3 Parfum?

Fracas lasts longest (Fracas 79/100, Gucci No 3 Parfum 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Fracas or Gucci No 3 Parfum?

Fracas projects furthest (Fracas 73/100, Gucci No 3 Parfum 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Fracas and Gucci No 3 Parfum smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and green accords. Common notes include Green Leaves, Tuberose, Narcissus and Amber.

Is Fracas or Gucci No 3 Parfum better for summer or winter?

For summer, Gucci No 3 Parfum is the stronger pick. For winter, Fracas is the stronger pick. Gucci No 3 Parfum suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fracas and Gucci No 3 Parfum?

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 Parfum features Oakmoss, Vetiver, Orris Root, Narcissus and Aldehydes.