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Mademoiselle No. 3 vs Matahari

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

Updated 19 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Matahari takes 3 of 4 categories.

  • Mademoiselle No. 3

    Choose it for a aquatic and ozonic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Matahari

    Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Mademoiselle No. 31/4
Matahari3/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Matahari
Sillage & projection
Matahari
Value for money
Mademoiselle No. 3
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Matahari

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Mademoiselle No. 3Parfums Constantine
MatahariOLFAC3
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.50/ 5 · 14 votes
Have 32%Had 18%Want 50%
4.60/ 5 · 5 votes
Have 38%Had 8%Want 54%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
7%Love
57%Like
14%Ok
21%Dislike
0%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

80%Love
0%Like
20%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity58
〰 Sillage67
♥ Love / hate63
⏱ Longevity80
〰 Sillage75
♥ Love / hate90
Category winners

LongevityMatahari

SillageMatahari

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value82
¤ Price value63
Category winnerMademoiselle No. 3Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
aquatic100%
ozonic92%
white floral84%
fruity77%
floral69%
musky61%
fruity100%
woody92%
floral84%
powdery77%
fresh69%
aquatic61%
Scent match47%Some overlap · both fruity, aquatic and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top30 to 45 minutes
Pink PepperRhubarbKiwi
Heart2 to 3 hours
JasmineCyclamenWatermelon
Base3 to 4 hours
SandalwoodMuskPalisander Rosewood
Top
CassisWatermelonKiwiRhubarbPearPeach
Heart
RoseJasmineFreesiaCyclamen
Base
SandalwoodAmberMuskCedarwood
InformationalShared notesRhubarb, Kiwi, Jasmine and Cyclamen. Durations are only published for Mademoiselle No. 3, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer86
Fall14
Winter0
Day100
Night14
Spring100
Summer100
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night33
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex0
Women100
Men0
Unisex20
Women80
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#64,374

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#47,701

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMatahariHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mademoiselle No. 3 by Parfums Constantine is a bright, aquatic floral fruity fragrance designed for easy daytime wear. It opens with a sharp burst of tart rhubarb, tangy kiwi, and a gentle kick of pink pepper that creates a lively first impression. As the initial sharpness settles, the scent turns distinctly watery an…

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Matahari by OLFAC3 opens with a sharp splash of tart cassis and crisp watermelon, immediate in its humid, tropical energy. As it settles onto the skin, the watery sweetness of kiwi and pear steps back to let a heart of fresh freesia and dewy rose emerge. The base grounds the bright, orchard-fresh top with a quiet warm…

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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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Mademoiselle No. 3 or Matahari?

Matahari takes 3 of 4 categories. Mademoiselle No. 3 is rated 3.50/5 from 14 votes; Matahari is rated 4.60/5 from 5 votes. Choose Mademoiselle No. 3 for a aquatic and ozonic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Matahari for a fruity and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Mademoiselle No. 3 or Matahari?

Matahari lasts longest (Matahari 80/100, Mademoiselle No. 3 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mademoiselle No. 3 or Matahari?

Matahari projects furthest (Matahari 75/100, Mademoiselle No. 3 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mademoiselle No. 3 and Matahari smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, aquatic and floral accords. Common notes include Rhubarb, Kiwi, Jasmine and Cyclamen.

Is Mademoiselle No. 3 or Matahari better for summer or winter?

Mademoiselle No. 3 suits daytime wear; Matahari suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mademoiselle No. 3 and Matahari?

Mademoiselle No. 3 has top notes of Pink Pepper, Rhubarb and Kiwi, heart notes of Jasmine, Cyclamen and Watermelon, a base of Sandalwood, Musk and Palisander Rosewood. Matahari has top notes of Cassis, Watermelon, Kiwi and Rhubarb, heart notes of Rose, Jasmine, Freesia and Cyclamen, a base of Sandalwood, Amber, Musk and Cedarwood.

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