Fragrance comparison

Parure vs Gucci No 3 Parfum

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 592 ratings analysed

4 wins

Parure

Guerlain

4.36517 votes

Rank #3,484 GreenEarthy

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48%scent match

Some overlap

Gucci No 3 Parfum

Gucci

4.2975 votes

Rank #17,864 EarthyGreen

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Parure takes 4 of 8 categories.

Parure
Choose it for a green and earthy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, versatility and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Gucci No 3 Parfum
Choose it for a earthy and green character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Parure4/8

Gucci No 3 Parfum3/8

Ratings & consensus: Parure
Community sentiment: Gucci No 3 Parfum
Longevity: Gucci No 3 Parfum
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Gucci No 3 Parfum
Versatility: Parure
Note pyramid (duration): Parure
Fragranxe ranking: Parure

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

ParureGuerlain

Gucci No 3 ParfumGucci

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.36/ 5 · 517 votes

Have 40%Had 16%Want 44%

4.29/ 5 · 75 votes

Have 52%Had 23%Want 25%

Category winnerParureRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

57%Love

31%Like

2%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

517 votes

49%Love

36%Like

9%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

75 votes

Category winnerGucci No 3 ParfumMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityGucci No 3 Parfum

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value42

¤ Price value43

Category winnerGucci No 3 ParfumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

earthy92%

fruity84%

mossy77%

floral69%

citrus61%

earthy100%

green92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

white floral69%

mossy61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both green, earthy and mossy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

PlumGreen NotesBergamotFruity NotesCitruses

Heart2 to 4 hours

RoseNarcissusOrris RootLilacJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base5 to 8 hours

OakmossLeatherSpicesPatchouliAmber

Notes

OakmossVetiverOrris RootNarcissusAldehydesLeatherTuberoseGreen LeavesCorianderPatchouliRoseAmber

No top / heart / base split published

Category winnerParureLongest dry-down: 5 to 8 hours

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring98

Summer57

Fall100

Winter73

Day100

Night61

Spring65

Summer29

Fall100

Winter88

Day100

Night81

Category winnerParureMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex38

Women59

Men5

Unisex21

Women74

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,484

PerfumerJean-Paul Guerlain

Launched—

Reviews52

Overall rank#17,864

PerfumerFirmenich

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerParureHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Parure 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,…

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Gucci No 3 Parfum is a traditional chypre floral perfume built around earthy, mossy, and green accords. It opens with an unmistakable burst of crisp aldehydes, bitter bergamot, and coriander, creating a sharp, soapy freshness. As the opening settles, the heart reveals green leaves, rose, tuberose, narcissus, and jasmi…

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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, Parure or Gucci No 3 Parfum?

Parure takes 4 of 8 categories. Parure is rated 4.36/5 from 517 votes; Gucci No 3 Parfum is rated 4.29/5 from 75 votes. Choose Parure for a green and earthy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, versatility and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Gucci No 3 Parfum for a earthy and green character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Parure or Gucci No 3 Parfum?

They last about the same: Gucci No 3 Parfum 70/100, Parure 69/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Parure or Gucci No 3 Parfum?

Projection is very close: Parure 64/100, Gucci No 3 Parfum 64/100 for sillage.

Do Parure and Gucci No 3 Parfum smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green, earthy and mossy accords. Common notes include Rose, Narcissus, Orris Root and Oakmoss.

Is Parure or Gucci No 3 Parfum better for summer or winter?

For summer, Parure is the stronger pick. For winter, Gucci No 3 Parfum is the stronger pick. Parure suits daytime wear; Gucci No 3 Parfum suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Parure and Gucci No 3 Parfum?

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 Parfum features Oakmoss, Vetiver, Orris Root, Narcissus and Aldehydes.