Fragrance comparison

Gucci No 3 Eau de Toilette vs Madame

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

Updated 1 Nov 2026 2,651 ratings analysed

4 wins

Gucci No 3 Eau de Toilette

Gucci

4.34456 votes

Rank #1,517 White FloralGreen

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66%scent match

Closely related

Madame

Rochas

4.162,195 votes

Rank #771 WoodyWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gucci No 3 Eau de Toilette takes 4 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.
Madame
Choose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Gucci No 3 Eau de Toilette4/7

Madame2/7

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: Tie
Value for money: Madame
Versatility: Gucci No 3 Eau de Toilette
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Madame

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Gucci No 3 Eau de ToiletteGucci

MadameRochas

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.34/ 5 · 456 votes

Have 45%Had 33%Want 22%

4.16/ 5 · 2,195 votes

Have 63%Had 38%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

39%Love

44%Like

3%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

2,186 votes

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

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityGucci No 3 Eau de Toilette

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value55

¤ Price value67

Category winnerMadameBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

green92%

earthy84%

aromatic77%

woody69%

aldehydic61%

woody100%

white floral92%

green84%

powdery77%

earthy69%

aldehydic61%

Scent match66%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

AldehydesHiacynthGreen NotesNeroliHoneysuckleBergamotOrange BlossomLemon

Heart

IrisNarcissusOrris RootYlang-YlangBulgarian RoseVioletLily-of-the-ValleyJasmine

Base

OakmossSandalwoodVetiverMuskCedarAmberTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Bergamot, Orris Root 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter96

Day–

Night–

Category winnerGucci No 3 Eau de ToiletteMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex39

Women59

Men2

Unisex12

Women86

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,517

PerfumerFirmenich

Launched—

Reviews53

Overall rank#771

PerfumerGuy Robert

Launched—

Reviews199

Category winnerMadameHigher 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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Madame Rochas is a classic floral aldehyde that centers on a bright, crisp bouquet of hyacinth, iris, and ylang-ylang. Created in 1960, it offers an airy, sophisticated profile that remains a staple for lovers of vintage perfumery. This scent performs beautifully in warmer weather, leaving a clean, powdery, and slight…

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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 Madame?

Gucci No 3 Eau de Toilette takes 4 of 7 categories. Gucci No 3 Eau de Toilette is rated 4.34/5 from 456 votes; Madame is rated 4.16/5 from 2,195 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 Madame for a woody and white floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

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

Gucci No 3 Eau de Toilette lasts longest (Gucci No 3 Eau de Toilette 74/100, Madame 71/100), based on community performance votes.

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

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

Do Gucci No 3 Eau de Toilette and Madame smell similar?

Closely related: a 66% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, green and woody accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Bergamot, Orris Root and Narcissus.

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

For summer, Gucci No 3 Eau de Toilette is the stronger pick. For winter, Madame 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 Madame?

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. Madame has top notes of Aldehydes, Hiacynth, Green Notes and Neroli, heart notes of Iris, Narcissus, Orris Root and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Oakmoss, Sandalwood, Vetiver and Musk.