Fragrance comparison

Gucci No 3 Parfum vs Madame

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

Updated 1 Nov 2026 2,270 ratings analysed

Gucci No 3 Parfum

Gucci

4.2975 votes

Rank #15,523 EarthyGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Madame

Rochas

4.162,195 votes

Rank #771 WoodyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Madame takes 4 of 7 categories.

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.
Madame
Choose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Gucci No 3 Parfum3/7

Madame4/7

Ratings & consensus: Gucci No 3 Parfum
Community sentiment: Gucci No 3 Parfum
Longevity: Madame
Sillage & projection: Madame
Value for money: Madame
Versatility: Gucci No 3 Parfum
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 ParfumGucci

MadameRochas

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.29/ 5 · 75 votes

Have 52%Had 23%Want 25%

4.16/ 5 · 2,195 votes

Have 63%Had 38%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

39%Love

44%Like

3%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

2,186 votes

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

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityMadame

SillageMadame

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value43

¤ Price value67

Category winnerMadameBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

earthy100%

green92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

white floral69%

mossy61%

woody100%

white floral92%

green84%

powdery77%

earthy69%

aldehydic61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both woody, green and earthy

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

AldehydesHiacynthGreen NotesNeroliHoneysuckleBergamotOrange BlossomLemon

Heart

IrisNarcissusOrris RootYlang-YlangBulgarian RoseVioletLily-of-the-ValleyJasmine

Base

OakmossSandalwoodVetiverMuskCedarAmberTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesOakmoss, Vetiver, Orris Root and Narcissus. 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter96

Day–

Night–

Category winnerGucci No 3 ParfumMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men5

Unisex21

Women74

Men2

Unisex12

Women86

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,523

PerfumerFirmenich

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#771

PerfumerGuy Robert

Launched—

Reviews199

Category winnerMadameHigher 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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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 Parfum or Madame?

Madame takes 4 of 7 categories. Gucci No 3 Parfum is rated 4.29/5 from 75 votes; Madame is rated 4.16/5 from 2,195 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 Madame for a woody and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Gucci No 3 Parfum or Madame?

They last about the same: Madame 71/100, Gucci No 3 Parfum 70/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Gucci No 3 Parfum or Madame?

Projection is very close: Madame 65/100, Gucci No 3 Parfum 64/100 for sillage.

Do Gucci No 3 Parfum and Madame smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, green and earthy accords. Common notes include Oakmoss, Vetiver, Orris Root and Narcissus.

Is Gucci No 3 Parfum or Madame better for summer or winter?

For summer, Gucci No 3 Parfum is the stronger pick. For winter, Madame 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 Madame?

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