Fragrance comparison

Hematite vs Love for 3 Oranges

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 29 ratings analysed

3 wins

Hematite

Nature's

3.8816 votes

Rank #20,104 CitrusGreen

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62%scent match

Closely related

Love for 3 Oranges

Aether Arts Perfume

4.2313 votes

Rank #33,339 CitrusWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Hematite takes 3 of 5 categories.

Hematite
Choose it for a citrus and green character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Love for 3 Oranges
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Hematite3/5

Love for 3 Oranges2/5

Ratings & consensus: Love for 3 Oranges
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Hematite
Sillage & projection: Love for 3 Oranges
Value for money: Hematite
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Hematite

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

HematiteNature's

Love for 3 OrangesAether Arts Perfume

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.88/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 28%Had 31%Want 42%

4.23/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 25%Had 8%Want 67%

Category winnerLove for 3 OrangesRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

13%Love

75%Like

0%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

46%Love

46%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

8%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityHematite

SillageLove for 3 Oranges

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value50

Category winnerHematiteBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

green83%

woody65%

fresh48%

fresh spicy30%

citrus100%

white floral83%

sweet65%

green48%

fresh30%

Scent match62%Closely related · both citrus, green and fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Citruses

Heart

Green Notes

Base

Woody Notes

Top

CitrusesOrange

Heart

Orange BlossomGreen Notes

Base

Woody Notes

InformationalShared notesCitruses, Green Notes and Woody Notes. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer38

Fall50

Winter13

Day100

Night14

Spring100

Summer80

Fall20

Winter20

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,104

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews26

Overall rank#33,339

PerfumerAmber Jobin

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerHematiteHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Hematite by Nature's is a crisp, aromatic scent centered on a sharp citrus opening and green mid-notes. It settles into a clean, woody base that feels understated for daily office wear. This cologne offers a straightforward profile, prioritizing a fresh, uncomplicated presence. It is best suited for men seeking a reli…

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Love for 3 Oranges focuses on the whole orange tree, juicy fruit, airy orange blossom, green leaves, and a light woody base. It smells especially natural in the citrus and floral stages, with one reviewer calling it "the most authentic and natural scent of oranges, orange blossom and hint of green facets." This suits …

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Hematite or Love for 3 Oranges?

Hematite takes 3 of 5 categories. Hematite is rated 3.88/5 from 16 votes; Love for 3 Oranges is rated 4.23/5 from 13 votes. Choose Hematite for a citrus and green character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Love for 3 Oranges for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Hematite or Love for 3 Oranges?

Hematite lasts longest (Hematite 56/100, Love for 3 Oranges 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Hematite or Love for 3 Oranges?

Love for 3 Oranges projects furthest (Love for 3 Oranges 67/100, Hematite 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Hematite and Love for 3 Oranges smell similar?

Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, green and fresh accords. Common notes include Citruses, Green Notes and Woody Notes.

Is Hematite or Love for 3 Oranges better for summer or winter?

Hematite suits daytime wear; Love for 3 Oranges suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Hematite and Love for 3 Oranges?

Hematite has top notes of Citruses, heart notes of Green Notes, a base of Woody Notes. Love for 3 Oranges has top notes of Citruses and Orange, heart notes of Orange Blossom and Green Notes, a base of Woody Notes.