Fragrance comparison

Gypsy vs No. 3

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 16 ratings analysed

4 wins

Gypsy

Marilyn Miglin

3.8211 votes

Rank #23,326 Fresh SpicyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

No. 3

For Them

3.405 votes

Rank #65,511 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gypsy takes 4 of 4 categories.

Gypsy
Choose it for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
No. 3
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Gypsy4/4

No. 30/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Gypsy
Sillage & projection: Gypsy
Value for money: Gypsy
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Gypsy

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

GypsyMarilyn Miglin

No. 3For Them

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.82/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 15%Had 4%Want 81%

3.40/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 5%Had 11%Want 84%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

36%Love

45%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

18%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

20%Love

20%Like

40%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate60

Category winners

LongevityGypsy

SillageGypsy

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value63

Category winnerGypsyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

warm spicy92%

musky84%

white floral77%

amber69%

aromatic61%

white floral100%

citrus83%

fresh spicy65%

floral48%

aromatic30%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both white floral, fresh spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

NutmegGingerGalangaBergamot

Heart3 to 4 hours

Jasmine SambacHoneysuckleWhite OrchidTiare Flower

Base6 to 8 hours

Cashmere WoodMuskVanillaBenzoin

Top

BergamotCardamomNutmeg

Heart

JasmineJasmine Sambac

Base

PatchouliSkinOrcanox™Cashmere Wood

InformationalShared notesNutmeg, Bergamot, Jasmine Sambac and Cashmere Wood. Durations are only published for Gypsy, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer33

Fall100

Winter100

Day75

Night100

Spring67

Summer67

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,326

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#65,511

PerfumerAlex Lee

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerGypsyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Gypsy by Marilyn Miglin delivers a distinct clash of brisk culinary spices and sweet white florals. The scent opens with a sharp burst of grated ginger, zesty bergamot, aromatic galanga, and warm nutmeg. As the initial sharpness softens, a lush floral bouquet emerges, driven by rich jasmine sambac, sweet honeysuckle, …

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No. 3 by For Them opens with a crisp burst of bergamot, cracked cardamom, and warm nutmeg. As the initial citrus settles, creamy jasmine and green jasmine sambac take center stage. The base dries down into patchouli, synthetic Orcanox ambergris, and soft cashmere wood, leaving a warm skin musk on sweater collars durin…

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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, Gypsy or No. 3?

Gypsy takes 4 of 4 categories. Gypsy is rated 3.82/5 from 11 votes; No. 3 is rated 3.40/5 from 5 votes. Choose Gypsy for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose No. 3 for a white floral and citrus character. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Gypsy or No. 3?

Gypsy lasts longest (Gypsy 80/100, No. 3 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gypsy or No. 3?

Gypsy projects furthest (Gypsy 81/100, No. 3 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gypsy and No. 3 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Nutmeg, Bergamot, Jasmine Sambac and Cashmere Wood.

Is Gypsy or No. 3 better for summer or winter?

Gypsy suits evening wear; No. 3 suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gypsy and No. 3?

Gypsy has top notes of Nutmeg, Ginger, Galanga and Bergamot, heart notes of Jasmine Sambac, Honeysuckle, White Orchid and Tiare Flower, a base of Cashmere Wood, Musk, Vanilla and Benzoin. No. 3 has top notes of Bergamot, Cardamom and Nutmeg, heart notes of Jasmine and Jasmine Sambac, a base of Patchouli, Skin, Orcanox™ and Cashmere Wood.