Fragrance comparison

Gianni vs Gucci No 3 Parfum

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

Updated 1 Nov 2026 402 ratings analysed

5 wins

Gianni

Versace

4.25327 votes

Rank #25,237 AmberWarm Spicy

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42%scent match

Some overlap

Gucci No 3 Parfum

Gucci

4.2975 votes

Rank #15,523 EarthyGreen

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gianni takes 5 of 8 categories.

Gianni
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Gucci No 3 Parfum
Choose it for a earthy and green character. Wins on community sentiment, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Gianni5/8

Gucci No 3 Parfum3/8

Ratings & consensus: Gianni
Community sentiment: Gucci No 3 Parfum
Longevity: Gianni
Sillage & projection: Gianni
Value for money: Gianni
Versatility: Gucci No 3 Parfum
Note pyramid (duration): Gianni
Fragranxe ranking: Gucci No 3 Parfum

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

GianniVersace

Gucci No 3 ParfumGucci

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 327 votes

Have 42%Had 21%Want 37%

4.29/ 5 · 75 votes

Have 52%Had 23%Want 25%

Category winnerGianniRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

37%Like

3%Ok

9%Dislike

1%Hate

327 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

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage74

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityGianni

SillageGianni

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value49

¤ Price value43

Category winnerGianniBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

warm spicy92%

white floral84%

woody77%

balsamic69%

earthy61%

earthy100%

green92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

white floral69%

mossy61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both woody, earthy and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

SpicesAldehydesFruity NotesBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

CarnationTuberoseNarcissusGardeniaOrris RootJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base8-12+ hrs

OakmossBenzoinMyrrhIncenseAmberSandalwoodLeatherPatchouli

Notes

OakmossVetiverOrris RootNarcissusAldehydesLeatherTuberoseGreen LeavesCorianderPatchouliRoseAmber

No top / heart / base split published

Category winnerGianniLongest dry-down: 8-12+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring31

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day59

Night100

Spring65

Summer29

Fall100

Winter88

Day100

Night81

Category winnerGucci No 3 ParfumMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex34

Women64

Men5

Unisex21

Women74

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,237

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#15,523

PerfumerFirmenich

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerGucci No 3 ParfumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Gianni Versace by Versace is a fearless 1981 vintage chypre that refuses to whisper. Do not expect modern sugar. Instead, the first blast hits with brisk aldehydes, sharp bergamot, and pungent dry spices that crackle across the air. As the initial sharpness calms, deep carnation and velvety tuberose merge into a dense…

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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, Gianni or Gucci No 3 Parfum?

Gianni takes 5 of 8 categories. Gianni is rated 4.25/5 from 327 votes; Gucci No 3 Parfum is rated 4.29/5 from 75 votes. Choose Gianni for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Gucci No 3 Parfum for a earthy and green character. Wins on community sentiment, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Gianni or Gucci No 3 Parfum?

Gianni lasts longest (Gianni 80/100, Gucci No 3 Parfum 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gianni or Gucci No 3 Parfum?

Gianni projects furthest (Gianni 74/100, Gucci No 3 Parfum 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gianni and Gucci No 3 Parfum smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, earthy and white floral accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Tuberose, Narcissus and Orris Root.

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

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

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

Gianni has top notes of Spices, Aldehydes, Fruity Notes and Bergamot, heart notes of Carnation, Tuberose, Narcissus and Gardenia, a base of Oakmoss, Benzoin, Myrrh and Incense. Gucci No 3 Parfum features Oakmoss, Vetiver, Orris Root, Narcissus and Aldehydes.