Fragrance comparison

Nº 3 Cologne Curieuse vs Styletto Silver

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 35 ratings analysed

4 wins

Nº 3 Cologne Curieuse

Binet-Papillon

3.7124 votes

Rank #41,656 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

Styletto Silver

O Boticário

3.7311 votes

Rank #54,490 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Nº 3 Cologne Curieuse takes 4 of 5 categories.

Nº 3 Cologne Curieuse
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Styletto Silver
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Nº 3 Cologne Curieuse4/5

Styletto Silver1/5

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

Styletto SilverO Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.71/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 40%Had 19%Want 42%

3.73/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 13%Had 71%Want 16%

Category winnerNº 3 Cologne CurieuseRating 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

27%Love

45%Like

9%Ok

9%Dislike

9%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityNº 3 Cologne Curieuse

SillageNº 3 Cologne Curieuse

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value36

¤ Price value58

Category winnerStyletto SilverBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic86%

fresh spicy72%

lavender58%

woody44%

floral30%

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

leather84%

amber77%

tobacco69%

animalic61%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both fresh spicy and 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

PepperCypressBergamotCedarmossMandarin OrangePearJuniper

Heart

NutmegLavenderJasmine

Base

CedarLeatherAmberTobaccoGuaiac WoodMossOlibanumMusk

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

Spring25

Summer25

Fall25

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#41,656

PerfumerJean Sauvage

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#54,490

PerfumerOlivier Paget, Ralf Schwieger

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Styletto Silver by O Boticário takes the classic barbershop fougere blueprint and gives it a sharper, cooler edge. The scent opens with a brisk snap of cypress, black pepper, and bright bergamot that feels like stepping outside on a crisp autumn morning. As the initial citrus sparkle settles, aromatic lavender and a d…

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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 Styletto Silver?

Nº 3 Cologne Curieuse takes 4 of 5 categories. Nº 3 Cologne Curieuse is rated 3.71/5 from 24 votes; Styletto Silver is rated 3.73/5 from 11 votes. Choose Nº 3 Cologne Curieuse for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Styletto Silver for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Nº 3 Cologne Curieuse or Styletto Silver?

Nº 3 Cologne Curieuse lasts longest (Nº 3 Cologne Curieuse 58/100, Styletto Silver 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Nº 3 Cologne Curieuse or Styletto Silver?

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

Do Nº 3 Cologne Curieuse and Styletto Silver smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Lavender and Cypress.

Is Nº 3 Cologne Curieuse or Styletto Silver better for summer or winter?

Nº 3 Cologne Curieuse suits daytime wear; Styletto Silver suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Nº 3 Cologne Curieuse and Styletto Silver?

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. Styletto Silver has top notes of Pepper, Cypress, Bergamot and Cedarmoss, heart notes of Nutmeg, Lavender and Jasmine, a base of Cedar, Leather, Amber and Tobacco.