Fragrance comparison

Gucci No 3 Parfum vs Mystere

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

Updated 1 Nov 2026 1,307 ratings analysed

Gucci No 3 Parfum

Gucci

4.2975 votes

Rank #15,523 EarthyGreen

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56%scent match

Closely related

6 wins

Mystere

Rochas

4.491,232 votes

Rank #297 AromaticWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mystere takes 6 of 7 categories.

Gucci No 3 Parfum
Choose it for a earthy and green character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Mystere
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Gucci No 3 Parfum1/7

Mystere6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Gucci No 3 ParfumGucci

MystereRochas

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.29/ 5 · 75 votes

Have 52%Had 23%Want 25%

4.49/ 5 · 1,232 votes

Have 56%Had 44%Want 0%

Category winnerMystereRating 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

65%Love

26%Like

1%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

1,214 votes

Category winnerMystereMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate87

Category winners

LongevityMystere

SillageMystere

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value43

¤ Price value46

Category winnerMystereBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

earthy100%

green92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

white floral69%

mossy61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

green84%

floral77%

earthy69%

musky61%

Scent match56%Closely related · both aromatic, green 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

GalbanumCorianderHiacynthAldehydesBergamot

Heart

CarnationRosemaryNarcissusOrris RootYlang-YlangVioletJasmineTuberose

Base

OakmossCivetCypressStyraxPatchouliCedarMuskSandalwood

InformationalShared notesOakmoss, Orris Root, 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

Spring51

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerGucci No 3 ParfumMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men5

Unisex21

Women74

Men1

Unisex28

Women71

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,523

PerfumerFirmenich

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#297

PerfumerNicolas Mamounas

Launched—

Reviews92

Category winnerMystereHigher 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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Mystere by Rochas is a dense, aromatic green chypre built for those who love vintage complexity. It opens with sharp galbanum and bitter coriander before settling into a mossy, cedar-heavy heart. This 1978 creation projects authority and sophistication, feeling most at home during cool autumn evenings or formal office…

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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 Mystere?

Mystere takes 6 of 7 categories. Gucci No 3 Parfum is rated 4.29/5 from 75 votes; Mystere is rated 4.49/5 from 1,232 votes. Choose Gucci No 3 Parfum for a earthy and green character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Mystere for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Gucci No 3 Parfum or Mystere?

Mystere lasts longest (Mystere 79/100, Gucci No 3 Parfum 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gucci No 3 Parfum or Mystere?

Mystere projects furthest (Mystere 72/100, Gucci No 3 Parfum 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gucci No 3 Parfum and Mystere smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, green and woody accords. Common notes include Oakmoss, Orris Root, Narcissus and Aldehydes.

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

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

Gucci No 3 Parfum features Oakmoss, Vetiver, Orris Root, Narcissus and Aldehydes. Mystere has top notes of Galbanum, Coriander, Hiacynth and Aldehydes, heart notes of Carnation, Rosemary, Narcissus and Orris Root, a base of Oakmoss, Civet, Cypress and Styrax.