Fragrance comparison

No. 3 vs Sundus

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 34 ratings analysed

No. 3

Lanoe

3.8927 votes

Rank #19,906 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

22%scent match

Clearly different

2 wins

Sundus

Karakash Perfume

3.867 votes

Rank #51,048 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sundus takes 2 of 4 categories.

No. 3
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Sundus
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, day or night wear.

No. 31/4

Sundus2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Sundus
Sillage & projection: Sundus
Value for money: Tie
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. 3Lanoe

SundusKarakash Perfume

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.89/ 5 · 27 votes

Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%

3.86/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

43%Love

29%Like

14%Ok

0%Dislike

14%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevitySundus

SillageSundus

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

citrus86%

fresh72%

fruity58%

floral44%

rose30%

aromatic100%

citrus92%

woody84%

amber77%

fresh spicy69%

green61%

Scent match22%Clearly different · both citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LemonTangerineGrapefruitLime

Heart

JasmineAppleWhite Rose

Base

Bamboo

Top

GrapefruitLemonBergamotLimeThymeArtemisiaGalbanum

Heart

JasmineJuniper BerriesBlack CurrantApplePink PepperCypriol Oil or NagarmothaLily

Base

AmbergrisLeatherVanillaBenzoinLabdanumRoseCedarVetiver

InformationalShared notesLemon, Grapefruit, Lime and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring80

Summer80

Fall80

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men40

Unisex60

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,906

PerfumerSimone Schmelzer

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#51,048

PerfumerMohammad Tammam Mando

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerNo. 3Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

No. 3 opens with a bright mix of lemon, grapefruit, lime, and tangerine, then softens into a clean floral heart with jasmine, white rose, and a crisp apple touch. The bamboo base keeps it airy rather than heavy. It reads as a light, citrus floral with a fresh green feel, best suited to spring and summer daytime wear. …

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Sundus by Karakash Perfume opens with a sharp spray of fresh lime and grapefruit before settling into a warm bed of cypriol oil, soft leather, and dry vetiver. It is a modern unisex option that balances bright summer citrus with a rugged autumn base. Perfect for someone seeking a fresh daily wear that holds a woody si…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, No. 3 or Sundus?

Sundus takes 2 of 4 categories. No. 3 is rated 3.89/5 from 27 votes; Sundus is rated 3.86/5 from 7 votes. Choose No. 3 for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Sundus for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, No. 3 or Sundus?

Sundus lasts longest (Sundus 80/100, No. 3 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, No. 3 or Sundus?

Sundus projects furthest (Sundus 63/100, No. 3 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do No. 3 and Sundus smell similar?

Clearly different: a 22% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus accords. Common notes include Lemon, Grapefruit, Lime and Jasmine.

Is No. 3 or Sundus better for summer or winter?

No. 3 suits daytime wear; Sundus suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in No. 3 and Sundus?

No. 3 has top notes of Lemon, Tangerine, Grapefruit and Lime, heart notes of Jasmine, Apple and White Rose, a base of Bamboo. Sundus has top notes of Grapefruit, Lemon, Bergamot and Lime, heart notes of Jasmine, Juniper Berries, Black Currant and Apple, a base of Ambergris, Leather, Vanilla and Benzoin.