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Galija vs Nuage № 3

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

Updated 16 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Nuage № 3 takes 2 of 3 categories.

  • Galija

    Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

  • Nuage № 3

    Choose it for a green and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Galija1/3
Nuage № 32/3
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Nuage № 3
Sillage & projection
Nuage № 3
Value for money
Not scored
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Galija

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
GalijaJacques Battini
Nuage № 3CIEL Parfum
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.09/ 5 · 11 votes
Have 41%Had 10%Want 49%
2.80/ 5 · 5 votes
Have 30%Had 50%Want 20%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
27%Love
55%Like
18%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

0%Love
40%Like
0%Ok
60%Dislike
0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity65
〰 Sillage56
♥ Love / hate77
⏱ Longevity80
〰 Sillage69
♥ Love / hate45
Category winners

LongevityNuage № 3

SillageNuage № 3

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value92
¤ Price valueN/A
Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
fruity100%
woody92%
vanilla84%
powdery77%
sweet69%
citrus61%
green100%
woody92%
floral84%
ozonic77%
aquatic69%
fresh61%
Scent match27%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
Black CurrantStrawberryLemonMandarin OrangeBergamotGreen NotesPeachPlum
Heart
JasmineRoseViolet Leaf
Base
VanillaCedarAmberWhite MuskSandalwood
Top15-30 mins
Green NotesBergamotMandarin OrangePeach
Heart2-4 hrs
PeonyViolet LeafSea Notes
Base6-8+ hrs
SandalwoodCedarPatchouliMusk
InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Bergamot, Green Notes and Peach. Durations are only published for Nuage № 3, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring80
Summer40
Fall80
Winter100
Day80
Night100
Spring100
Summer100
Fall0
Winter0
Day100
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex0
Women100

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#41,753

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#71,862

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerGalijaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Galija by Jacques Battini is a fruity and woody scent for women. It opens with a vibrant mix of black currant and strawberry before settling into a soft heart of jasmine and rose. The base relies on vanilla and sandalwood for a gentle finish, making it a reliable choice for casual daily wear throughout the spring and …

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CIEL Parfum Nuage № 3 takes a crisp, brisk approach to the modern green chypre family. The first blast delivers crushed green stems, bitter bergamot peel, and juicy mandarin orange, quickly softened by a gentle touch of fuzzy peach skin. Minutes later, the scent plunges into cool sea notes and ozonic violet leaf, back…

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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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Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Galija or Nuage № 3?

Nuage № 3 takes 2 of 3 categories. Galija is rated 4.09/5 from 11 votes; Nuage № 3 is rated 2.80/5 from 5 votes. Choose Galija for a fruity and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Nuage № 3 for a green and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Galija or Nuage № 3?

Nuage № 3 lasts longest (Nuage № 3 80/100, Galija 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Galija or Nuage № 3?

Nuage № 3 projects furthest (Nuage № 3 69/100, Galija 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Galija and Nuage № 3 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Green Notes and Peach.

Is Galija or Nuage № 3 better for summer or winter?

Galija suits evening wear; Nuage № 3 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Galija and Nuage № 3?

Galija has top notes of Black Currant, Strawberry, Lemon and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Jasmine, Rose and Violet Leaf, a base of Vanilla, Cedar, Amber and White Musk. Nuage № 3 has top notes of Green Notes, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Peach, heart notes of Peony, Violet Leaf and Sea Notes, a base of Sandalwood, Cedar, Patchouli and Musk.

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