No. 3 vs Spicy Vanilla
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
28%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Spicy Vanilla takes 4 of 5 categories.
No. 3Choose it for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Spicy VanillaChoose it for a fresh spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
No. 31/5
Spicy Vanilla4/5
- Ratings & consensus
- No. 3
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Spicy Vanilla
- Sillage & projection
- Spicy Vanilla
- Value for money
- Spicy Vanilla
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Spicy Vanilla
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
No. 3Sense DubaiSpicy VanillaDossierWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.20/ 5 · 10 votes
Have 15%Had 8%Want 77%
3.87/ 5 · 23 votes
Have 41%Had 6%Want 52%
Category winnerNo. 3Rating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate40%Love
50%Like
0%Ok
10%Dislike
0%Hate
10 votes · too few to score
35%Love
35%Like
22%Ok
0%Dislike
9%Hate
23 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevitySpicy Vanilla
SillageSpicy Vanilla
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerSpicy VanillaBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwhite floral100%
fruity92%
fresh spicy84%
woody77%
citrus69%
powdery61%
fresh spicy100%
amber92%
citrus84%
balsamic77%
rose69%
vanilla61%
Scent match28%Clearly different · both fresh spicy and citrus
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Citrus LeavesGalbanumBergamotNeroliRosebay WillowherbBlack PepperNutmeg
Heart
PlumApricotPeachRed BerriesOrrisJasmineYlang-YlangMonoi Oil
Base
AmberSandalwoodAmyrisBlack Musk
Top15-30 mins
LemongrassBlack PepperNutmeg
Heart2-4 hrs
RosePatchouliOrris
Base6-8+ hrs
OpoponaxVanillaAmber
InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Nutmeg, Orris and Amber. Durations are only published for Spicy Vanilla, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer100
Fall0
Winter0
Day100
Night–
Spring57
Summer14
Fall93
Winter100
Day80
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#53,348
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#49,875
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerSpicy VanillaHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotNo. 3 by Sense Dubai is an unusual aromatic spicy perfume that centers on galbanum, fresh citrus, and dark musk. Designed for those who appreciate Middle Eastern complexity, it shifts from sharp herbal greenness to a velvety fruit-and-resin base. It fits crisp autumn days and formal evenings where you want to stand ou…
Reviews →Spicy Vanilla by Dossier delivers a bold, warming blend that immediately grabs your attention with a snap of fresh lemongrass, spicy black pepper, and earthy nutmeg. As the initial brightness settles, the fragrance reveals a rich core of velvety rose and powdery orris root, backed by dark patchouli. The dry-down turns…
Reviews →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 Spicy Vanilla?
Spicy Vanilla takes 4 of 5 categories. No. 3 is rated 4.20/5 from 10 votes; Spicy Vanilla is rated 3.87/5 from 23 votes. Choose No. 3 for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Spicy Vanilla for a fresh spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, No. 3 or Spicy Vanilla?
Spicy Vanilla lasts longest (Spicy Vanilla 71/100, No. 3 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, No. 3 or Spicy Vanilla?
Spicy Vanilla projects furthest (Spicy Vanilla 61/100, No. 3 38/100), based on community performance votes.
Do No. 3 and Spicy Vanilla smell similar?
Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Nutmeg, Orris and Amber.
Is No. 3 or Spicy Vanilla better for summer or winter?
No. 3 suits daytime wear; Spicy Vanilla suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in No. 3 and Spicy Vanilla?
No. 3 has top notes of Citrus Leaves, Galbanum, Bergamot and Neroli, heart notes of Plum, Apricot, Peach and Red Berries, a base of Amber, Sandalwood, Amyris and Black Musk. Spicy Vanilla has top notes of Lemongrass, Black Pepper and Nutmeg, heart notes of Rose, Patchouli and Orris, a base of Opoponax, Vanilla and Amber.
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