Fragrance comparison

Nº 3 vs Paradise

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 53 ratings analysed

1 wins

Nº 3

SG79 STHLM

3.7651 votes

Rank #25,904 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

56%scent match

Closely related

Paradise

Parfois

3.002 votes

Rank #63,489 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Nº 3 takes 1 of 1 categories.

Nº 3
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Paradise
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character.

Nº 31/1

Paradise0/1

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Nº 3SG79 STHLM

ParadiseParfois

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.76/ 5 · 51 votes

Have 55%Had 22%Want 23%

3.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

0%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

50%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value59

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody91%

fresh83%

fruity74%

fresh spicy65%

green56%

white floral100%

citrus92%

fresh84%

floral77%

woody69%

fruity61%

Scent match56%Closely related · both citrus, fresh and woody

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

Top15-30 mins

TangerineAppleLemon

Heart2-3 hrs

JasmineLily of the ValleyMagnoliaOrange Blossom

Base4-6 hrs

CedarMuskAmberMoss

InformationalShared notesLemon, Apple, Orange Blossom and Cedar. Durations are only published for Paradise, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring93

Summer100

Fall53

Winter33

Day100

Night11

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night21

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men16

Unisex53

Women32

Not enough votes yet

Casual 43%Work 35%Date 15%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,904

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#63,489

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerNº 3Higher 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 →

Paradise by Parfois opens with an energetic burst of juicy tangerine, crisp green apple, and bright lemon that instantly cuts through morning grogginess. As the lively fruit notes settle over the first half hour, a clean white floral heart emerges, blending sweet jasmine, creamy magnolia, and fresh lily of the valley.…

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 Paradise?

Nº 3 takes 1 of 1 categories. Nº 3 is rated 3.76/5 from 51 votes; Paradise is rated 3.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Nº 3 for a citrus and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Paradise for a white floral and citrus character.

Do Nº 3 and Paradise smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh and woody accords. Common notes include Lemon, Apple, Orange Blossom and Cedar.

Is Nº 3 or Paradise better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Nº 3 and Paradise?

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. Paradise has top notes of Tangerine, Apple and Lemon, heart notes of Jasmine, Lily of the Valley, Magnolia and Orange Blossom, a base of Cedar, Musk, Amber and Moss.