Gucci No 3 Parfum vs Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
57%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel takes 4 of 7 categories.
Gucci No 3 ParfumChoose it for a earthy and green character. Wins on sillage & projection, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre SensuelChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Gucci No 3 Parfum3/7
Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel
- Community sentiment
- Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel
- Longevity
- Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel
- Sillage & projection
- Gucci No 3 Parfum
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Gucci No 3 Parfum
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel
- Fragranxe ranking
- Gucci No 3 Parfum
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Gucci No 3 ParfumGucciAromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre SensuelCliniqueWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.29/ 5 · 75 votes
Have 52%Had 23%Want 25%
4.42/ 5 · 55 votes
Have 29%Had 11%Want 60%
Category winnerAromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre SensuelRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate49%Love
36%Like
9%Ok
5%Dislike
0%Hate
75 votes
62%Love
29%Like
0%Ok
7%Dislike
2%Hate
55 votes
Category winnerAromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre SensuelMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityAromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel
SillageGucci No 3 Parfum
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothearthy100%
green92%
woody84%
aromatic77%
white floral69%
mossy61%
woody100%
aromatic92%
earthy84%
white floral77%
floral69%
herbal61%
Scent match57%Closely related · both earthy, woody and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
OakmossVetiverOrris RootNarcissusAldehydesLeatherTuberoseGreen LeavesCorianderPatchouliRoseAmber
No top / heart / base split published
Top30 to 45 minutes
ChamomileAldehydesCorianderBergamotGreen NotesBrazilian RosewoodOrange Blossom
Heart3 to 4 hours
Ylang-YlangRoseOrris RootCarnationLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineTuberose
Base6 to 8 hours
OakmossVetiverSandalwoodPatchouliCoconutMusk
Category winnerAromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre SensuelLongest dry-down: 6 to 8 hours
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring65
Summer29
Fall100
Winter88
Day100
Night81
Spring50
Summer40
Fall70
Winter100
Day82
Night100
Category winnerGucci No 3 ParfumMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesNot enough votes yet
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#15,523
PerfumerFirmenich
Launched—
Reviews7
Overall rank#36,093
PerfumerTrudi Loren
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerGucci No 3 ParfumHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotGucci 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…
Reviews →Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel by Clinique brings a softer texture to the classic chypre style. It opens with herbal chamomile, dry coriander, and crisp aldehydes that smell like clean air with a dusting of bergamot peel. As it settles, a lush bouquet of rose, jasmine, ylang-ylang, and earthy orris root…
Reviews →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 Parfum or Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel?
Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel takes 4 of 7 categories. Gucci No 3 Parfum is rated 4.29/5 from 75 votes; Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel is rated 4.42/5 from 55 votes. Choose Gucci No 3 Parfum for a earthy and green character. Wins on sillage & projection, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Gucci No 3 Parfum or Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel?
Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel lasts longest (Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel 80/100, Gucci No 3 Parfum 70/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Gucci No 3 Parfum or Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel?
Gucci No 3 Parfum projects furthest (Gucci No 3 Parfum 64/100, Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Gucci No 3 Parfum and Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel smell similar?
Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share earthy, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Oakmoss, Vetiver, Orris Root and Aldehydes.
Is Gucci No 3 Parfum or Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel better for summer or winter?
For summer, Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel is the stronger pick. For winter, Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel is the stronger pick. Gucci No 3 Parfum suits daytime wear; Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Gucci No 3 Parfum and Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel?
Gucci No 3 Parfum features Oakmoss, Vetiver, Orris Root, Narcissus and Aldehydes. Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet Philtre Sensuel has top notes of Chamomile, Aldehydes, Coriander and Bergamot, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Rose, Orris Root and Carnation, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Sandalwood and Patchouli.
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