Fragrance comparison

I Want vs OWN III

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 74 ratings analysed

3 wins

I Want

Mark Buxton

3.8168 votes

Rank #25,223 FruityFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

27%scent match

Clearly different

OWN III

Mith

3.676 votes

Rank #51,869 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

I Want takes 3 of 4 categories.

I Want
Choose it for a fruity and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
OWN III
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

I Want3/4

OWN III1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

I WantMark Buxton

OWN IIIMith

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.81/ 5 · 68 votes

Have 36%Had 13%Want 50%

3.67/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 58%Had 4%Want 38%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

28%Love

47%Like

7%Ok

13%Dislike

4%Hate

68 votes

17%Love

50%Like

17%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityI Want

SillageI Want

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price value67

Category winnerOWN IIIBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

floral88%

rose77%

woody65%

citrus53%

patchouli42%

woody100%

powdery92%

citrus84%

white floral77%

green69%

aromatic61%

Scent match27%Clearly different · both woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

Black CurrantWild Berries

Heart3 to 5 hours

RoseMagnoliaIrisJasmineTuberoseNeroli Essence

Base6 to 8 hours

PatchouliAgarwood (Oud)Vetiver

Top

GrapefruitBergamotAfrican Orange FlowerPetitgrainPepperCardamom

Heart

RoseTuberoseNarcissusJasminePeachGreen NotesBlack CurrantIris

Base

AmberMuskOrris RootCedarVetiverVanillaViolet LeafSandalwood

InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Rose, Iris and Jasmine. Durations are only published for I Want, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer69

Fall92

Winter35

Day100

Night79

Spring100

Summer25

Fall75

Winter50

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex37

Women60

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,223

PerfumerMark Buxton

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#51,869

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerI WantHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

I Want by Mark Buxton is a bold chypre floral fragrance that unites tart fruitiness with a dense bouquet of flowers and deep woody undertones. The scent begins with a vivid burst of black currant and wild berries, delivering a juicy, sharp introduction that commands immediate attention. As the initial brightness settl…

Reviews →

OWN III by Mith opens with a bright splash of crisp grapefruit, Italian bergamot, and zesty petitgrain balanced by a pinch of crushed black pepper and cardamom. As the initial citrus sparkle settles, the scent reveals a powdery floral heart of soft iris, orris root, velvety rose, and creamy jasmine layered over juicy …

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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, I Want or OWN III?

I Want takes 3 of 4 categories. I Want is rated 3.81/5 from 68 votes; OWN III is rated 3.67/5 from 6 votes. Choose I Want for a fruity and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose OWN III for a woody and powdery character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, I Want or OWN III?

I Want lasts longest (I Want 74/100, OWN III 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, I Want or OWN III?

I Want projects furthest (I Want 64/100, OWN III 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do I Want and OWN III smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Rose, Iris and Jasmine.

Is I Want or OWN III better for summer or winter?

I Want suits daytime wear; OWN III suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in I Want and OWN III?

I Want has top notes of Black Currant and Wild Berries, heart notes of Rose, Magnolia, Iris and Jasmine, a base of Patchouli, Agarwood (Oud) and Vetiver. OWN III has top notes of Grapefruit, Bergamot, African Orange Flower and Petitgrain, heart notes of Rose, Tuberose, Narcissus and Jasmine, a base of Amber, Musk, Orris Root and Cedar.