Fragrance comparison

Nº 3 vs Rise & Shine

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 61 ratings analysed

4 wins

Nº 3

SG79 STHLM

3.7651 votes

Rank #25,904 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

Rise & Shine

Volaré

4.4010 votes

Rank #29,982 White FloralFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Nº 3 takes 4 of 5 categories.

Nº 3
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Rise & Shine
Choose it for a white floral and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Nº 34/5

Rise & Shine1/5

Ratings & consensus: Rise & Shine
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Nº 3
Sillage & projection: Nº 3
Value for money: Nº 3
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

Rise & ShineVolaré

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.76/ 5 · 51 votes

Have 55%Had 22%Want 23%

4.40/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 60%Had 3%Want 38%

Category winnerRise & ShineRating 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

20%Like

20%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityNº 3

SillageNº 3

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value59

¤ Price value46

Category winnerNº 3Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody91%

fresh83%

fruity74%

fresh spicy65%

green56%

white floral100%

fresh88%

warm spicy77%

aromatic65%

green53%

citrus42%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both fresh, citrus and green

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

CardamomCorianderBergamotLemonMandarin OrangeOrange Blossom

Heart

Lily-of-the-ValleyJasmineBulgarian Rose

Base

Precious WoodsSandalwoodCedarAmberGreen TeaMusk

InformationalShared notesLemon, Green Tea, 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

Spring67

Summer100

Fall50

Winter33

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men16

Unisex53

Women32

Men17

Unisex33

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,904

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#29,982

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

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.

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Rise & Shine opens with a brisk lemon and bergamot splash, lifted by orange blossom and a soft spicy touch from cardamom and coriander. It reads bright, beachy, and easy to wear. The floral heart keeps it airy rather than sweet, while green tea, light woods, and musk give it a clean finish. Based on the available feed…

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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 Rise & Shine?

Nº 3 takes 4 of 5 categories. Nº 3 is rated 3.76/5 from 51 votes; Rise & Shine is rated 4.40/5 from 10 votes. Choose Nº 3 for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Rise & Shine for a white floral and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Nº 3 or Rise & Shine?

Nº 3 lasts longest (Nº 3 61/100, Rise & Shine 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Nº 3 or Rise & Shine?

Nº 3 projects furthest (Nº 3 58/100, Rise & Shine 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Nº 3 and Rise & Shine smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh, citrus and green accords. Common notes include Lemon, Green Tea, Orange Blossom and Cedar.

Is Nº 3 or Rise & Shine better for summer or winter?

Nº 3 suits daytime wear; Rise & Shine suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Nº 3 and Rise & Shine?

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. Rise & Shine has top notes of Cardamom, Coriander, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Jasmine and Bulgarian Rose, a base of Precious Woods, Sandalwood, Cedar and Amber.