Matahari vs Mademoiselle No. 3
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
47%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Matahari takes 3 of 4 categories.
MatahariChoose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Mademoiselle No. 3Choose it for a aquatic and ozonic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Matahari3/4
Mademoiselle No. 31/4
- 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
MatahariOLFAC3Mademoiselle No. 3Parfums ConstantineWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.60/ 5 · 5 votes
Have 38%Had 8%Want 54%
3.50/ 5 · 14 votes
Have 32%Had 18%Want 50%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate80%Love
0%Like
20%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
5 votes · too few to score
7%Love
57%Like
14%Ok
21%Dislike
0%Hate
14 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityMatahari
SillageMatahari
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerMademoiselle No. 3Best value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfruity100%
woody92%
floral84%
powdery77%
fresh69%
aquatic61%
aquatic100%
ozonic92%
white floral84%
fruity77%
floral69%
musky61%
Scent match47%Some overlap · both fruity, aquatic and floral
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
CassisWatermelonKiwiRhubarbPearPeach
Heart
RoseJasmineFreesiaCyclamen
Base
SandalwoodAmberMuskCedarwood
Top30 to 45 minutes
Pink PepperRhubarbKiwi
Heart2 to 3 hours
JasmineCyclamenWatermelon
Base3 to 4 hours
SandalwoodMuskPalisander Rosewood
InformationalShared notesWatermelon, Kiwi, Rhubarb and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Mademoiselle No. 3, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer100
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night33
Spring100
Summer86
Fall14
Winter0
Day100
Night14
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#47,701
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#64,374
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerMatahariHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMatahari 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…
Reviews →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…
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.
Guided comparison
Ask about this matchup
Get a practical answer grounded in the fragrances currently selected.
Recent comparisons
Head-to-head activity from live history
Saffron AmberIlluminumRUNNER-UP
vs
♛
Septieme Sens (7e Sens)Sonia RykielWINNER
Fancy NightsJessica SimpsonRUNNER-UP
vs
♛
Nino Cerruti Pour FemmeCerrutiWINNER
♛
Sweet DreamsHouse Of SillageWINNER
vs
Safari ElixirAthoor Al AlamRUNNER-UP
1 person compared this today
Sweet DreamsHouse Of SillageWINNER
vs
Safari ElixirAthoor Al AlamRUNNER-UP
♛
PrometheuNecalliWINNER
vs
Bruno ImperialAnfar LondonRUNNER-UP
1 person compared this today
PrometheuNecalliWINNER
vs
Bruno ImperialAnfar LondonRUNNER-UP
Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Matahari or Mademoiselle No. 3?
Matahari takes 3 of 4 categories. Matahari is rated 4.60/5 from 5 votes; Mademoiselle No. 3 is rated 3.50/5 from 14 votes. Choose Matahari for a fruity and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Mademoiselle No. 3 for a aquatic and ozonic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Matahari or Mademoiselle No. 3?
Matahari lasts longest (Matahari 80/100, Mademoiselle No. 3 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Matahari or Mademoiselle No. 3?
Matahari projects furthest (Matahari 75/100, Mademoiselle No. 3 67/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Matahari and Mademoiselle No. 3 smell similar?
Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, aquatic and floral accords. Common notes include Watermelon, Kiwi, Rhubarb and Jasmine.
Is Matahari or Mademoiselle No. 3 better for summer or winter?
Matahari suits daytime wear; Mademoiselle No. 3 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Matahari and Mademoiselle No. 3?
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. 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.
Popular fragrance comparisons
The matchups people have compared most on Fragranxe.
vs
Sauvage vs Bleu de Chanel
Dior · Chanel · 36 comparisons
vs
Paco Rabanne Pour Homme Rabanne for men vs Shiyaaka Shadow
Rabanne · Khadlaj Perfumes · 30 comparisons
vs
Baccarat Rouge 540 vs Khamrah
Maison Francis Kurkdjian · Lattafa Perfumes · 21 comparisons
vs
Birth of Venus vs Brioni Eau de Parfum Intense
Argos · Brioni · 17 comparisons
vs
Supremacy Not Only Intense vs Arabians Tonka
Afnan · Montale · 14 comparisons
vs
Secret De Venus Eau de Parfum vs # What Matters is Inside - Italy
Weil · Jovoy Paris · 14 comparisons