Parure vs Gucci No 3 Eau de Toilette
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
44%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Gucci No 3 Eau de Toilette takes 6 of 8 categories.
ParureChoose it for a green and earthy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Gucci No 3 Eau de ToiletteChoose it for a white floral and green character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Parure2/8
Gucci No 3 Eau de Toilette6/8
- Ratings & consensus
- Parure
- Community sentiment
- Gucci No 3 Eau de Toilette
- Longevity
- Gucci No 3 Eau de Toilette
- Sillage & projection
- Gucci No 3 Eau de Toilette
- Value for money
- Gucci No 3 Eau de Toilette
- Versatility
- Parure
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Gucci No 3 Eau de Toilette
- Fragranxe ranking
- Gucci No 3 Eau de Toilette
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
ParureGuerlainGucci No 3 Eau de ToiletteGucciWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.36/ 5 · 517 votes
Have 40%Had 16%Want 44%
4.34/ 5 · 456 votes
Have 45%Had 33%Want 22%
Category winnerParureRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate57%Love
31%Like
2%Ok
9%Dislike
0%Hate
517 votes
52%Love
38%Like
2%Ok
8%Dislike
0%Hate
456 votes
Category winnerGucci No 3 Eau de ToiletteMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityGucci No 3 Eau de Toilette
SillageGucci No 3 Eau de Toilette
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerGucci No 3 Eau de ToiletteBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothgreen100%
earthy92%
fruity84%
mossy77%
floral69%
citrus61%
white floral100%
green92%
earthy84%
aromatic77%
woody69%
aldehydic61%
Scent match44%Some overlap · both green and earthy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 45 minutes
PlumGreen NotesBergamotFruity NotesCitruses
Heart2 to 4 hours
RoseNarcissusOrris RootLilacJasmineLily-of-the-Valley
Base5 to 8 hours
OakmossLeatherSpicesPatchouliAmber
Top30 to 45 minutes
AldehydesCorianderGreen LeavesBergamot
Heart3 to 4 hours
Orris RootNarcissusTuberoseRoseJasmineLily-of-the-Valley
Base6 to 8 hours
OakmossLeatherVetiverPatchouliMuskAmber
Category winnerGucci No 3 Eau de ToiletteLongest dry-down: 6 to 8 hours
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring98
Summer57
Fall100
Winter73
Day100
Night61
Spring79
Summer67
Fall100
Winter77
Day100
Night65
Category winnerParureMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#3,484
PerfumerJean-Paul Guerlain
Launched—
Reviews52
Overall rank#2,551
PerfumerFirmenich
Launched—
Reviews53
Category winnerGucci No 3 Eau de ToiletteHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotParure by Guerlain is a vintage chypre fruity fragrance built on contrasting tart orchard fruit and dry woodland textures. The scent opens with tangy bergamot, dark plum, and sharp green notes before softening into a classic floral heart. Dewy rose, narcissus, orris root, and crisp lily-of-the-valley provide a poised,…
Reviews →Gucci No 3 Eau de Toilette is a classical chypre floral fragrance that balances crisp greenery with deep, earthy undertones. It opens with an unmistakable rush of bright aldehydes, tart bergamot, green leaves, and aromatic coriander. As the brisk opening settles, a dense floral heart emerges, weaving narcissus, rose, …
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, Parure or Gucci No 3 Eau de Toilette?
Gucci No 3 Eau de Toilette takes 6 of 8 categories. Parure is rated 4.36/5 from 517 votes; Gucci No 3 Eau de Toilette is rated 4.34/5 from 456 votes. Choose Parure for a green and earthy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Gucci No 3 Eau de Toilette for a white floral and green character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Parure or Gucci No 3 Eau de Toilette?
Gucci No 3 Eau de Toilette lasts longest (Gucci No 3 Eau de Toilette 74/100, Parure 69/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Parure or Gucci No 3 Eau de Toilette?
Projection is very close: Gucci No 3 Eau de Toilette 65/100, Parure 64/100 for sillage.
Do Parure and Gucci No 3 Eau de Toilette smell similar?
Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green and earthy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Rose, Narcissus and Orris Root.
Is Parure or Gucci No 3 Eau de Toilette better for summer or winter?
For summer, Gucci No 3 Eau de Toilette is the stronger pick. For winter, Gucci No 3 Eau de Toilette is the stronger pick. Parure suits daytime wear; Gucci No 3 Eau de Toilette suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Parure and Gucci No 3 Eau de Toilette?
Parure has top notes of Plum, Green Notes, Bergamot and Fruity Notes, heart notes of Rose, Narcissus, Orris Root and Lilac, a base of Oakmoss, Leather, Spices and Patchouli. Gucci No 3 Eau de Toilette has top notes of Aldehydes, Coriander, Green Leaves and Bergamot, heart notes of Orris Root, Narcissus, Tuberose and Rose, a base of Oakmoss, Leather, Vetiver and Patchouli.
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