Fragrance comparison

Lily of the Valley vs Gucci No 3 Parfum

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 83 ratings analysed

Lily of the Valley

Le Galion

3.758 votes

Rank #59,373 FreshGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Gucci No 3 Parfum

Gucci

4.2975 votes

Rank #17,813 EarthyGreen

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gucci No 3 Parfum takes 4 of 5 categories.

Lily of the Valley
Choose it for a fresh and green character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Gucci No 3 Parfum
Choose it for a earthy and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Lily of the Valley1/5

Gucci No 3 Parfum4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Lily of the ValleyLe Galion

Gucci No 3 ParfumGucci

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 34%Had 8%Want 58%

4.29/ 5 · 75 votes

Have 52%Had 23%Want 25%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

13%Like

13%Ok

13%Dislike

13%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

49%Love

36%Like

9%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

75 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityGucci No 3 Parfum

SillageGucci No 3 Parfum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value43

Category winnerLily of the ValleyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh100%

green86%

aldehydic72%

white floral58%

soapy44%

woody30%

earthy100%

green92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

white floral69%

mossy61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both green, white floral and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Lily-of-the-ValleyAldehydesGreen LeavesSandalwood

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

OakmossVetiverOrris RootNarcissusAldehydesLeatherTuberoseGreen LeavesCorianderPatchouliRoseAmber

No top / heart / base split published

Category winnerGucci No 3 ParfumLongest dry-down: 4 to 8 hours

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring65

Summer29

Fall100

Winter88

Day100

Night81

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

Men5

Unisex21

Women74

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#59,373

PerfumerPaul Vacher

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#17,813

PerfumerFirmenich

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerGucci No 3 ParfumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Lily 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…

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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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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 Parfum?

Gucci No 3 Parfum takes 4 of 5 categories. Lily of the Valley is rated 3.75/5 from 8 votes; Gucci No 3 Parfum is rated 4.29/5 from 75 votes. Choose Lily of the Valley for a fresh and green character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Gucci No 3 Parfum for a earthy and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Lily of the Valley or Gucci No 3 Parfum?

Gucci No 3 Parfum lasts longest (Gucci No 3 Parfum 70/100, Lily of the Valley 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Lily of the Valley or Gucci No 3 Parfum?

Gucci No 3 Parfum projects furthest (Gucci No 3 Parfum 64/100, Lily of the Valley 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lily of the Valley and Gucci No 3 Parfum smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green, white floral and woody accords. Common notes include Aldehydes and Green Leaves.

Is Lily of the Valley or Gucci No 3 Parfum better for summer or winter?

Lily of the Valley suits daytime wear; Gucci No 3 Parfum suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Lily of the Valley and Gucci No 3 Parfum?

Lily of the Valley features Lily-of-the-Valley, Aldehydes, Green Leaves and Sandalwood. Gucci No 3 Parfum features Oakmoss, Vetiver, Orris Root, Narcissus and Aldehydes.