Gucci No 3 Parfum vs Parure
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
48%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Parure takes 4 of 8 categories.
Gucci No 3 ParfumChoose it for a earthy and green character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
ParureChoose it for a green and earthy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, versatility and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Gucci No 3 Parfum3/8
Parure4/8
- Ratings & consensus
- Parure
- Community sentiment
- Gucci No 3 Parfum
- Longevity
- Gucci No 3 Parfum
- Sillage & projection
- Tie
- Value for money
- Gucci No 3 Parfum
- Versatility
- Parure
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Parure
- Fragranxe ranking
- Parure
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Gucci No 3 ParfumGucciParureGuerlainWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.29/ 5 · 75 votes
Have 52%Had 23%Want 25%
4.36/ 5 · 517 votes
Have 40%Had 16%Want 44%
Category winnerParureRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate49%Love
36%Like
9%Ok
5%Dislike
0%Hate
75 votes
57%Love
31%Like
2%Ok
9%Dislike
0%Hate
517 votes
Category winnerGucci No 3 ParfumMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityGucci No 3 Parfum
SillageTie
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerGucci No 3 ParfumBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothearthy100%
green92%
woody84%
aromatic77%
white floral69%
mossy61%
green100%
earthy92%
fruity84%
mossy77%
floral69%
citrus61%
Scent match48%Some overlap · both earthy, green and mossy
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
PlumGreen NotesBergamotFruity NotesCitruses
Heart2 to 4 hours
RoseNarcissusOrris RootLilacJasmineLily-of-the-Valley
Base5 to 8 hours
OakmossLeatherSpicesPatchouliAmber
Category winnerParureLongest dry-down: 5 to 8 hours
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring65
Summer29
Fall100
Winter88
Day100
Night81
Spring98
Summer57
Fall100
Winter73
Day100
Night61
Category winnerParureMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#17,864
PerfumerFirmenich
Launched—
Reviews7
Overall rank#3,484
PerfumerJean-Paul Guerlain
Launched—
Reviews52
Category winnerParureHigher 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 →Parure by Guerlain is a vintage chypre fruity fragrance built on contrasting tart orchard fruit and dry woodland textures. The scent opens with tangy bergamot, dark plum, and sharp green notes before softening into a classic floral heart. Dewy rose, narcissus, orris root, and crisp lily-of-the-valley provide a poised,…
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 Parure?
Parure takes 4 of 8 categories. Gucci No 3 Parfum is rated 4.29/5 from 75 votes; Parure is rated 4.36/5 from 517 votes. Choose Gucci No 3 Parfum for a earthy and green character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Parure for a green and earthy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, versatility and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Gucci No 3 Parfum or Parure?
They last about the same: Gucci No 3 Parfum 70/100, Parure 69/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Gucci No 3 Parfum or Parure?
Projection is very close: Gucci No 3 Parfum 64/100, Parure 64/100 for sillage.
Do Gucci No 3 Parfum and Parure smell similar?
Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share earthy, green and mossy accords. Common notes include Oakmoss, Orris Root, Narcissus and Leather.
Is Gucci No 3 Parfum or Parure better for summer or winter?
For summer, Parure is the stronger pick. For winter, Gucci No 3 Parfum is the stronger pick. Gucci No 3 Parfum suits daytime wear; Parure suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Gucci No 3 Parfum and Parure?
Gucci No 3 Parfum features Oakmoss, Vetiver, Orris Root, Narcissus and Aldehydes. Parure has top notes of Plum, Green Notes, Bergamot and Fruity Notes, heart notes of Rose, Narcissus, Orris Root and Lilac, a base of Oakmoss, Leather, Spices and Patchouli.
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