Fragrance comparison

Nº 3 vs Essencial Ato

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 460 ratings analysed

Nº 3

SG79 STHLM

3.7651 votes

Rank #25,932 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

27%scent match

Clearly different

6 wins

Essencial Ato

Natura · 2023

4.19409 votes

Rank #22,845 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Essencial Ato takes 6 of 7 categories.

Nº 3
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Essencial Ato
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Nº 31/7

Essencial Ato6/7

Ratings & consensus: Essencial Ato
Community sentiment: Essencial Ato
Longevity: Essencial Ato
Sillage & projection: Essencial Ato
Value for money: Essencial Ato
Versatility: Nº 3
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Essencial Ato

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Nº 3SG79 STHLM

Essencial AtoNatura

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.76/ 5 · 51 votes

Have 55%Had 22%Want 23%

4.19/ 5 · 409 votes

Have 89%Had 11%Want 0%

Category winnerEssencial AtoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

20%Love

53%Like

12%Ok

16%Dislike

0%Hate

51 votes

45%Love

37%Like

11%Ok

4%Dislike

2%Hate

391 votes

Category winnerEssencial AtoMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityEssencial Ato

SillageEssencial Ato

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value59

¤ Price value62

Category winnerEssencial AtoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody91%

fresh83%

fruity74%

fresh spicy65%

green56%

citrus92%

white floral77%

aromatic69%

earthy46%

Scent match27%Clearly different · both citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LemonGingerGreen Tea

Heart

AppleOrange Blossom

Base

CedarWoody NotesAmber

Top

PripriocaRaspberryMandarin OrangeAppleWatery NotesPink PepperLemonCassis

Heart

RoseRedwood FlowerSolar NotesLily-of-the-ValleyJasmine SambacOsmanthusOrange Blossom

Base

SandalwoodAmberVetiverCedarGuaiac WoodMuskMoss

InformationalShared notesLemon, Apple, Orange Blossom and Cedar. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring93

Summer100

Fall53

Winter33

Day100

Night11

Spring97

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNº 3Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men16

Unisex53

Women32

Men71

Unisex27

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,932

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#22,845

PerfumerSonia Constant, Verônica Kato

Launched2023

Reviews1

Category winnerEssencial AtoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

SG79 STHLM Nº 3 offers a refreshing splash of green tea and zesty lemon that transitions into a clean apple heart and woody cedar base. This unisex fragrance wears close to the skin, making it an excellent choice for warm spring mornings and casual office wear when you want a clean, quiet scent bubble.

Reviews →

Essencial Ato by Natura is a woody spicy fragrance that introduces a modern, fruity-floral profile. It is anchored by the unique Brazilian Priprioca note and raspberry, providing a refreshing signature for any season. The composition feels light, airy, and sophisticated, making it a reliable choice for office wear or …

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Nº 3 or Essencial Ato?

Essencial Ato takes 6 of 7 categories. Nº 3 is rated 3.76/5 from 51 votes; Essencial Ato is rated 4.19/5 from 409 votes. Choose Nº 3 for a citrus and woody character. Wins on versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Essencial Ato for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Nº 3 or Essencial Ato?

Essencial Ato lasts longest (Essencial Ato 75/100, Nº 3 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Nº 3 or Essencial Ato?

Projection is very close: Essencial Ato 60/100, Nº 3 58/100 for sillage.

Do Nº 3 and Essencial Ato smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus accords. Common notes include Lemon, Apple, Orange Blossom and Cedar.

Is Nº 3 or Essencial Ato better for summer or winter?

For summer, Nº 3 is the stronger pick. For winter, Essencial Ato is the stronger pick. Nº 3 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Nº 3 and Essencial Ato?

Nº 3 has top notes of Lemon, Ginger and Green Tea, heart notes of Apple and Orange Blossom, a base of Cedar, Woody Notes and Amber. Essencial Ato has top notes of Priprioca, Raspberry, Mandarin Orange and Apple, heart notes of Rose, Redwood Flower, Solar Notes and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Sandalwood, Amber, Vetiver and Cedar.