Fragrance comparison

Gucci No 3 Parfum vs Lumiere Original

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

Updated 1 Nov 2026 415 ratings analysed

Gucci No 3 Parfum

Gucci

4.2975 votes

Rank #15,523 EarthyGreen

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45%scent match

Some overlap

Lumiere Original

Rochas

4.14340 votes

Rank #3,385 White FloralGreen

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3.

Gucci No 3 Parfum
Choose it for a earthy and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Lumiere Original
Choose it for a white floral and green character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Gucci No 3 Parfum3/7

Lumiere Original3/7

Ratings & consensus: Gucci No 3 Parfum
Community sentiment: Gucci No 3 Parfum
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Lumiere Original
Value for money: Lumiere Original
Versatility: Gucci No 3 Parfum
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Lumiere Original

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Gucci No 3 ParfumGucci

Lumiere OriginalRochas

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.29/ 5 · 75 votes

Have 52%Had 23%Want 25%

4.14/ 5 · 340 votes

Have 52%Had 48%Want 0%

Category winnerGucci No 3 ParfumRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

49%Love

36%Like

9%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

75 votes

44%Love

40%Like

3%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

340 votes

Category winnerGucci No 3 ParfumMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageLumiere Original

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value43

¤ Price value59

Category winnerLumiere OriginalBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

earthy100%

green92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

white floral69%

mossy61%

white floral100%

green92%

woody84%

yellow floral77%

floral69%

powdery61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both green, white floral and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

OakmossVetiverOrris RootNarcissusAldehydesLeatherTuberoseGreen LeavesCorianderPatchouliRoseAmber

No top / heart / base split published

Top

AldehydesVioletOrange BlossomGreen LeavesFruity NotesBergamot

Heart

NarcissusHiacynthTuberoseHoneysuckleYlang-YlangJasmineRoseLily-of-the-Valley

Base

OakmossSandalwoodMuskVetiverCedar

InformationalShared notesOakmoss, Vetiver, Narcissus and Aldehydes. Durations are only published for Gucci No 3 Parfum, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring65

Summer29

Fall100

Winter88

Day100

Night81

Spring100

Summer61

Fall0

Winter47

Day–

Night–

Category winnerGucci No 3 ParfumMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men5

Unisex21

Women74

Men2

Unisex6

Women92

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,523

PerfumerFirmenich

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#3,385

PerfumerNicolas Mamounas

Launched—

Reviews44

Category winnerLumiere OriginalHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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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 Parfum or Lumiere Original?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3. Gucci No 3 Parfum is rated 4.29/5 from 75 votes; Lumiere Original is rated 4.14/5 from 340 votes. Choose Gucci No 3 Parfum for a earthy and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Lumiere Original for a white floral and green character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Gucci No 3 Parfum or Lumiere Original?

They last about the same: Gucci No 3 Parfum 70/100, Lumiere Original 70/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Gucci No 3 Parfum or Lumiere Original?

Lumiere Original projects furthest (Lumiere Original 67/100, Gucci No 3 Parfum 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gucci No 3 Parfum and Lumiere Original smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green, white floral and woody accords. Common notes include Oakmoss, Vetiver, Narcissus and Aldehydes.

Is Gucci No 3 Parfum or Lumiere Original better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Gucci No 3 Parfum and Lumiere Original?

Gucci No 3 Parfum features Oakmoss, Vetiver, Orris Root, Narcissus and Aldehydes. 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.