Fragrance comparison

Gucci No 3 Eau de Toilette vs Lumiere Original

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

Updated 1 Nov 2026 796 ratings analysed

5 wins

Gucci No 3 Eau de Toilette

Gucci

4.34456 votes

Rank #1,517 White FloralGreen

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55%scent match

Closely related

Lumiere Original

Rochas

4.14340 votes

Rank #3,385 White FloralGreen

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gucci No 3 Eau de Toilette takes 5 of 7 categories.

Gucci No 3 Eau de Toilette
Choose it for a white floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Lumiere Original
Choose it for a white floral and green character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Gucci No 3 Eau de Toilette5/7

Lumiere Original2/7

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

Lumiere OriginalRochas

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.34/ 5 · 456 votes

Have 45%Had 33%Want 22%

4.14/ 5 · 340 votes

Have 52%Had 48%Want 0%

Category winnerGucci No 3 Eau de ToiletteRating 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

44%Love

40%Like

3%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

340 votes

Category winnerGucci No 3 Eau de ToiletteMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityGucci No 3 Eau de Toilette

SillageLumiere Original

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value55

¤ Price value59

Category winnerLumiere OriginalBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

green92%

earthy84%

aromatic77%

woody69%

aldehydic61%

white floral100%

green92%

woody84%

yellow floral77%

floral69%

powdery61%

Scent match55%Closely related · both white floral, green and woody

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

Top

AldehydesVioletOrange BlossomGreen LeavesFruity NotesBergamot

Heart

NarcissusHiacynthTuberoseHoneysuckleYlang-YlangJasmineRoseLily-of-the-Valley

Base

OakmossSandalwoodMuskVetiverCedar

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Green Leaves, Bergamot and Narcissus. 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

Spring79

Summer67

Fall100

Winter77

Day100

Night65

Spring100

Summer61

Fall0

Winter47

Day–

Night–

Category winnerGucci No 3 Eau de ToiletteMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex39

Women59

Men2

Unisex6

Women92

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,517

PerfumerFirmenich

Launched—

Reviews53

Overall rank#3,385

PerfumerNicolas Mamounas

Launched—

Reviews44

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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Lumiere Original by Rochas captures the essence of the 1980s with a bold, aldehydes-forward composition. It layers a complex white floral heart over an earthy oakmoss base, creating a luminous yet grounded scent. This fragrance suits women who appreciate vintage, high-impact florals for formal occasions or professiona…

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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 Lumiere Original?

Gucci No 3 Eau de Toilette takes 5 of 7 categories. Gucci No 3 Eau de Toilette is rated 4.34/5 from 456 votes; Lumiere Original is rated 4.14/5 from 340 votes. Choose Gucci No 3 Eau de Toilette for a white floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Lumiere Original for a white floral and green character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

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

Gucci No 3 Eau de Toilette lasts longest (Gucci No 3 Eau de Toilette 74/100, Lumiere Original 70/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Projection is very close: Lumiere Original 67/100, Gucci No 3 Eau de Toilette 65/100 for sillage.

Do Gucci No 3 Eau de Toilette and Lumiere Original smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, green and woody accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Green Leaves, Bergamot and Narcissus.

Is Gucci No 3 Eau de Toilette or Lumiere Original better for summer or winter?

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

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

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. Lumiere Original has top notes of Aldehydes, Violet, Orange Blossom and Green Leaves, heart notes of Narcissus, Hiacynth, Tuberose and Honeysuckle, a base of Oakmoss, Sandalwood, Musk and Vetiver.