Fragrance comparison

Gucci No 3 Parfum vs Plunge

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

Updated 1 Nov 2026 108 ratings analysed

5 wins

Gucci No 3 Parfum

Gucci

4.2975 votes

Rank #15,523 EarthyGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

17%scent match

Clearly different

Plunge

Strangers Parfumerie

3.9133 votes

Rank #22,527 FloralFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gucci No 3 Parfum takes 5 of 7 categories.

Gucci No 3 Parfum
Choose it for a earthy and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Plunge
Choose it for a floral and fruity character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Gucci No 3 Parfum5/7

Plunge2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Gucci No 3 ParfumGucci

PlungeStrangers Parfumerie

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.29/ 5 · 75 votes

Have 52%Had 23%Want 25%

3.91/ 5 · 33 votes

Have 33%Had 13%Want 54%

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

33%Love

36%Like

18%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

33 votes

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

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityPlunge

SillageGucci No 3 Parfum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value43

¤ Price value44

Category winnerPlungeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

earthy100%

green92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

white floral69%

mossy61%

floral100%

fruity92%

amber84%

aldehydic77%

woody69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match17%Clearly different · both 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

Notes

AldehydesPlumDamask RoseCarnationNarcissusPeachPalisander RosewoodBergamotOakmossBenzoinSandalwoodJasmine

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesOakmoss, Narcissus, Aldehydes and Rose. 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

Summer73

Fall64

Winter27

Day100

Night50

Category winnerGucci No 3 ParfumMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men5

Unisex21

Women74

Men0

Unisex38

Women63

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,523

PerfumerFirmenich

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#22,527

PerfumerPrin Lomros

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerGucci No 3 ParfumHigher 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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Plunge by Strangers Parfumerie opens with a sharp burst of aldehydes, crisp bergamot, and bitter marjoram before revealing a dense floral core. Unripe green plum and peach flesh cut through powdery damask rose, carnation, and narcissus, giving the heart a brisk, slightly metallic edge rather than a syrupy sweetness. A…

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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 Plunge?

Gucci No 3 Parfum takes 5 of 7 categories. Gucci No 3 Parfum is rated 4.29/5 from 75 votes; Plunge is rated 3.91/5 from 33 votes. Choose Gucci No 3 Parfum for a earthy and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Plunge for a floral and fruity character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Gucci No 3 Parfum or Plunge?

They last about the same: Plunge 72/100, Gucci No 3 Parfum 70/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Gucci No 3 Parfum or Plunge?

Projection is very close: Gucci No 3 Parfum 64/100, Plunge 62/100 for sillage.

Do Gucci No 3 Parfum and Plunge smell similar?

Clearly different: a 17% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Oakmoss, Narcissus, Aldehydes and Rose.

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

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

What are the notes in Gucci No 3 Parfum and Plunge?

Gucci No 3 Parfum features Oakmoss, Vetiver, Orris Root, Narcissus and Aldehydes. Plunge features Aldehydes, Plum, Damask Rose, Carnation and Narcissus.