Fragrance comparison

Gucci No 3 Eau de Toilette vs Lily of the Valley

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 464 ratings analysed

5 wins

Gucci No 3 Eau de Toilette

Gucci

4.34456 votes

Rank #2,585 White FloralGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Lily of the Valley

Le Galion

3.758 votes

Rank #59,373 FreshGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

Gucci No 3 Eau de Toilette
Choose it for a white floral and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Lily of the Valley
Choose it for a fresh and green character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Gucci No 3 Eau de Toilette5/5

Lily of the Valley0/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Gucci No 3 Eau de ToiletteGucci

Lily of the ValleyLe Galion

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.34/ 5 · 456 votes

Have 45%Had 33%Want 22%

3.75/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 34%Had 8%Want 58%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

52%Love

38%Like

2%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

456 votes

50%Love

13%Like

13%Ok

13%Dislike

13%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityGucci No 3 Eau de Toilette

SillageGucci No 3 Eau de Toilette

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value55

¤ Price value50

Category winnerGucci No 3 Eau de ToiletteBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

green92%

earthy84%

aromatic77%

woody69%

aldehydic61%

fresh100%

green86%

aldehydic72%

white floral58%

soapy44%

woody30%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both green, white floral and aldehydic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

AldehydesCorianderGreen LeavesBergamot

Heart3 to 4 hours

Orris RootNarcissusTuberoseRoseJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base6 to 8 hours

OakmossLeatherVetiverPatchouliMuskAmber

Notes

Lily-of-the-ValleyAldehydesGreen LeavesSandalwood

No top / heart / base split published

Category winnerGucci No 3 Eau de ToiletteLongest dry-down: 6 to 8 hours

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring79

Summer67

Fall100

Winter77

Day100

Night65

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex39

Women59

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,585

PerfumerFirmenich

Launched—

Reviews53

Overall rank#59,373

PerfumerPaul Vacher

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerGucci No 3 Eau de ToiletteHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Lily of the Valley by Le Galion is a classic floral aldehyde composition crafted around the crisp, delicate scent of springtime white flowers. Created in 1950 by perfumer Paul Vacher, it opens with a clean, brisk sparkle of aldehydes paired with the sharp snap of crushed green leaves. At its center rests lily-of-the-v…

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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, Gucci No 3 Eau de Toilette or Lily of the Valley?

Gucci No 3 Eau de Toilette takes 5 of 5 categories. Gucci No 3 Eau de Toilette is rated 4.34/5 from 456 votes; Lily of the Valley is rated 3.75/5 from 8 votes. Choose Gucci No 3 Eau de Toilette for a white floral and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Lily of the Valley for a fresh and green character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Gucci No 3 Eau de Toilette or Lily of the Valley?

Gucci No 3 Eau de Toilette lasts longest (Gucci No 3 Eau de Toilette 74/100, Lily of the Valley 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gucci No 3 Eau de Toilette or Lily of the Valley?

Gucci No 3 Eau de Toilette projects furthest (Gucci No 3 Eau de Toilette 65/100, Lily of the Valley 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gucci No 3 Eau de Toilette and Lily of the Valley smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green, white floral and aldehydic accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Green Leaves and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is Gucci No 3 Eau de Toilette or Lily of the Valley better for summer or winter?

Gucci No 3 Eau de Toilette suits daytime wear; Lily of the Valley suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gucci No 3 Eau de Toilette and Lily of the Valley?

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. Lily of the Valley features Lily-of-the-Valley, Aldehydes, Green Leaves and Sandalwood.