Fragrance comparison

Nº 3 vs Oligarch

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 1,253 ratings analysed

Nº 3

SG79 STHLM

3.7651 votes

Rank #25,904 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Oligarch

Roja Dove

4.371,202 votes

Rank #151 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Oligarch takes 5 of 7 categories.

Nº 3
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Oligarch
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Nº 32/7

Oligarch5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Nº 3SG79 STHLM

OligarchRoja Dove

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.76/ 5 · 51 votes

Have 55%Had 22%Want 23%

4.37/ 5 · 1,202 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

Category winnerOligarchRating 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

60%Love

27%Like

6%Ok

5%Dislike

2%Hate

708 votes

Category winnerOligarchMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityOligarch

SillageOligarch

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value59

¤ Price value39

Category winnerNº 3Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody91%

fresh83%

fruity74%

fresh spicy65%

green56%

citrus100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

fruity69%

leather61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and fruity

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

LemonBergamotLimeLavenderThyme

Heart

Black CurrantAppleOrange BlossomChampacaJasmineCoconutLily

Base

juniper berryBirchPink PepperCedarOakmossAmberTonka BeanMate

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

Spring100

Summer93

Fall0

Winter30

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNº 3Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men16

Unisex53

Women32

Men80

Unisex16

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,904

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#151

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews233

Category winnerOligarchHigher 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.

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Oligarch is a polished citrus chypre with the bright, bitter sparkle of lemon, bergamot and lime up front, then a smoother core of black currant, herbs and woods. It often reads refined, masculine and tailored rather than loud. If you already enjoy Terre d'Hermes, this sits in a similar space but usually feels richer,…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Nº 3 or Oligarch?

Oligarch takes 5 of 7 categories. Nº 3 is rated 3.76/5 from 51 votes; Oligarch is rated 4.37/5 from 1,202 votes. Choose Nº 3 for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Oligarch for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Nº 3 or Oligarch?

Oligarch lasts longest (Oligarch 77/100, Nº 3 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Nº 3 or Oligarch?

Oligarch projects furthest (Oligarch 70/100, Nº 3 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Nº 3 and Oligarch smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and fruity accords. Common notes include Lemon, Apple, Orange Blossom and Cedar.

Is Nº 3 or Oligarch better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Nº 3 and Oligarch?

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. Oligarch has top notes of Lemon, Bergamot, Lime and Lavender, heart notes of Black Currant, Apple, Orange Blossom and Champaca, a base of juniper berry, Birch, Pink Pepper and Cedar.