Fragrance comparison

Nº 3 Cologne Curieuse vs Bella Ciao

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 31 ratings analysed

3 wins

Nº 3 Cologne Curieuse

Binet-Papillon

3.7124 votes

Rank #41,656 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

24%scent match

Clearly different

Bella Ciao

Ojar

3.437 votes

Rank #54,122 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Nº 3 Cologne Curieuse takes 3 of 4 categories.

Nº 3 Cologne Curieuse
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Bella Ciao
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Nº 3 Cologne Curieuse3/4

Bella Ciao1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Nº 3 Cologne CurieuseBinet-Papillon

Bella CiaoOjar

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.71/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 40%Had 19%Want 42%

3.43/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 29%Had 16%Want 55%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

42%Like

13%Ok

21%Dislike

0%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

14%Love

43%Like

14%Ok

29%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate61

Category winners

LongevityNº 3 Cologne Curieuse

SillageNº 3 Cologne Curieuse

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value36

¤ Price value50

Category winnerBella CiaoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic86%

fresh spicy72%

lavender58%

woody44%

floral30%

white floral100%

woody83%

fruity65%

sweet48%

powdery30%

Scent match24%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotMandarin Orange

Heart

LavenderCypress

Base

Black ElderMusk

Top

CypressBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart

Tiare FlowerFrangipani

Base

SandalwoodMuskPatchouli

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Mandarin Orange, Cypress and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall14

Winter14

Day100

Night25

Spring50

Summer100

Fall50

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#41,656

PerfumerJean Sauvage

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#54,122

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerNº 3 Cologne CurieuseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Nº 3 Cologne Curieuse is a fresh citrus aromatic scent built around bergamot, mandarin, lavender, cypress, black elder and musk. It reads clean and daytime-friendly, with the brightest lift in the opening and a greener, aromatic middle underneath. The one supplied wearer review notices a strong absinthe-like impressi…

Reviews →

Bella Ciao by Ojar is a floral woody musk fragrance that balances bright, zesty citrus with the creamy, sun-drenched sweetness of tiare flower and frangipani. It settles into a base of smooth sandalwood and musk. This unisex scent feels approachable and modern, functioning best as an easygoing choice for casual spring…

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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 Cologne Curieuse or Bella Ciao?

Nº 3 Cologne Curieuse takes 3 of 4 categories. Nº 3 Cologne Curieuse is rated 3.71/5 from 24 votes; Bella Ciao is rated 3.43/5 from 7 votes. Choose Nº 3 Cologne Curieuse for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Bella Ciao for a white floral and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Nº 3 Cologne Curieuse or Bella Ciao?

Nº 3 Cologne Curieuse lasts longest (Nº 3 Cologne Curieuse 58/100, Bella Ciao 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Nº 3 Cologne Curieuse or Bella Ciao?

Nº 3 Cologne Curieuse projects furthest (Nº 3 Cologne Curieuse 55/100, Bella Ciao 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Nº 3 Cologne Curieuse and Bella Ciao smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Cypress and Musk.

Is Nº 3 Cologne Curieuse or Bella Ciao better for summer or winter?

Nº 3 Cologne Curieuse suits daytime wear; Bella Ciao suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Nº 3 Cologne Curieuse and Bella Ciao?

Nº 3 Cologne Curieuse has top notes of Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Lavender and Cypress, a base of Black Elder and Musk. Bella Ciao has top notes of Cypress, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Tiare Flower and Frangipani, a base of Sandalwood, Musk and Patchouli.