Lily of the Valley vs Gucci No 3 Eau de Toilette
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
43%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Gucci No 3 Eau de Toilette takes 5 of 5 categories.
Lily of the ValleyChoose it for a fresh and green character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Gucci No 3 Eau de ToiletteChoose it for a white floral and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Lily of the Valley0/5
Gucci No 3 Eau de Toilette5/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Gucci No 3 Eau de Toilette
- Sillage & projection
- Gucci No 3 Eau de Toilette
- Value for money
- Gucci No 3 Eau de Toilette
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Gucci No 3 Eau de Toilette
- Fragranxe ranking
- Gucci No 3 Eau de Toilette
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Lily of the ValleyLe GalionGucci No 3 Eau de ToiletteGucciWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.75/ 5 · 8 votes
Have 34%Had 8%Want 58%
4.34/ 5 · 456 votes
Have 45%Had 33%Want 22%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate50%Love
13%Like
13%Ok
13%Dislike
13%Hate
8 votes · too few to score
52%Love
38%Like
2%Ok
8%Dislike
0%Hate
456 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityGucci No 3 Eau de Toilette
SillageGucci No 3 Eau de Toilette
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerGucci No 3 Eau de ToiletteBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfresh100%
green86%
aldehydic72%
white floral58%
soapy44%
woody30%
white floral100%
green92%
earthy84%
aromatic77%
woody69%
aldehydic61%
Scent match43%Some overlap · both green, white floral and aldehydic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
Lily-of-the-ValleyAldehydesGreen LeavesSandalwood
No top / heart / base split published
Top30 to 45 minutes
AldehydesCorianderGreen LeavesBergamot
Heart3 to 4 hours
Orris RootNarcissusTuberoseRoseJasmineLily-of-the-Valley
Base6 to 8 hours
OakmossLeatherVetiverPatchouliMuskAmber
Category winnerGucci No 3 Eau de ToiletteLongest dry-down: 6 to 8 hours
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter0
Day100
Night–
Spring79
Summer67
Fall100
Winter77
Day100
Night65
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#59,373
PerfumerPaul Vacher
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#2,585
PerfumerFirmenich
Launched—
Reviews53
Category winnerGucci No 3 Eau de ToiletteHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotLily of the Valley by Le Galion is a classic floral aldehyde composition crafted around the crisp, delicate scent of springtime white flowers. Created in 1950 by perfumer Paul Vacher, it opens with a clean, brisk sparkle of aldehydes paired with the sharp snap of crushed green leaves. At its center rests lily-of-the-v…
Reviews →Gucci No 3 Eau de Toilette is a classical chypre floral fragrance that balances crisp greenery with deep, earthy undertones. It opens with an unmistakable rush of bright aldehydes, tart bergamot, green leaves, and aromatic coriander. As the brisk opening settles, a dense floral heart emerges, weaving narcissus, rose, …
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, Lily of the Valley or Gucci No 3 Eau de Toilette?
Gucci No 3 Eau de Toilette takes 5 of 5 categories. Lily of the Valley is rated 3.75/5 from 8 votes; Gucci No 3 Eau de Toilette is rated 4.34/5 from 456 votes. Choose Lily of the Valley for a fresh and green character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Gucci No 3 Eau de Toilette for a white floral and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Lily of the Valley or Gucci No 3 Eau de Toilette?
Gucci No 3 Eau de Toilette lasts longest (Gucci No 3 Eau de Toilette 74/100, Lily of the Valley 56/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Lily of the Valley or Gucci No 3 Eau de Toilette?
Gucci No 3 Eau de Toilette projects furthest (Gucci No 3 Eau de Toilette 65/100, Lily of the Valley 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Lily of the Valley and Gucci No 3 Eau de Toilette smell similar?
Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green, white floral and aldehydic accords. Common notes include Lily-of-the-Valley, Aldehydes and Green Leaves.
Is Lily of the Valley or Gucci No 3 Eau de Toilette better for summer or winter?
Lily of the Valley suits daytime wear; Gucci No 3 Eau de Toilette suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Lily of the Valley and Gucci No 3 Eau de Toilette?
Lily of the Valley features Lily-of-the-Valley, Aldehydes, Green Leaves and Sandalwood. Gucci No 3 Eau de Toilette has top notes of Aldehydes, Coriander, Green Leaves and Bergamot, heart notes of Orris Root, Narcissus, Tuberose and Rose, a base of Oakmoss, Leather, Vetiver and Patchouli.
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