Fragrance comparison

Nº 3 Cologne Curieuse vs Breeze

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 27 ratings analysed

Nº 3 Cologne Curieuse

Binet-Papillon

3.7124 votes

Rank #41,656 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

75%scent match

Very similar

Breeze

Dilís Parfum · 2021

2.673 votes

Rank #61,989 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Nº 3 Cologne Curieuse
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Breeze
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Nº 3 Cologne Curieuse2/4

Breeze2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Nº 3 Cologne Curieuse
Sillage & projection: Breeze
Value for money: Breeze
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

BreezeDilís Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.71/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 40%Had 19%Want 42%

2.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 45%Had 9%Want 45%

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

0%Love

33%Like

33%Ok

0%Dislike

33%Hate

3 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

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate42

Category winners

LongevityNº 3 Cologne Curieuse

SillageBreeze

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value36

¤ Price value88

Category winnerBreezeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic86%

fresh spicy72%

lavender58%

woody44%

floral30%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy88%

citrus77%

lavender65%

marine53%

woody42%

Scent match75%Very similar · both aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy

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

Sea waterBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart

LavenderRosemaryCypress

Base

PatchouliAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Mandarin Orange, Lavender and Cypress. 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

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

Men67

Unisex0

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#41,656

PerfumerJean Sauvage

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#61,989

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2021

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…

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Breeze by Dilís Parfum opens with a crisp splash of salty sea water, tangy bergamot, and sweet mandarin orange. The brisk citrus and marine start feels like stepping into a fresh ocean breeze on a sunny morning. As the top calms down, clean French lavender, crushed rosemary needles, and green cypress wood step forward…

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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 Breeze?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Nº 3 Cologne Curieuse is rated 3.71/5 from 24 votes; Breeze is rated 2.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Nº 3 Cologne Curieuse for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Breeze for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Nº 3 Cologne Curieuse or Breeze?

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

Which projects more, Nº 3 Cologne Curieuse or Breeze?

Breeze projects furthest (Breeze 75/100, Nº 3 Cologne Curieuse 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Nº 3 Cologne Curieuse and Breeze smell similar?

Very similar: a 75% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Lavender and Cypress.

Is Nº 3 Cologne Curieuse or Breeze better for summer or winter?

Nº 3 Cologne Curieuse suits daytime wear; Breeze suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Nº 3 Cologne Curieuse and Breeze?

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. Breeze has top notes of Sea water, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Lavender, Rosemary and Cypress, a base of Patchouli, Amber and Musk.