Fragrance comparison

Shisha vs Numero 3

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 8 ratings analysed

Shisha

Gulf Orchid

4.008 votes

Rank #54,541 SweetAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

Numero 3

Posh Extrait

—0 votes

Rank #72,347 Warm SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1.

Shisha
Choose it for a sweet and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Numero 3
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on note pyramid duration.

Shisha1/2

Numero 31/2

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Numero 3
Fragranxe ranking: Shisha

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ShishaGulf Orchid

Numero 3Posh Extrait

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 10%Had 0%Want 90%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 9%Had 0%Want 91%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

38%Like

13%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value92

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

amber92%

mossy84%

honey77%

caramel69%

animalic61%

warm spicy100%

amber92%

sweet84%

fruity77%

tobacco69%

citrus61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both sweet and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

Cotton CandyStar AniseBergamotSaffronPlumMandarin

Heart2-4 hrs

HeliotropeJasmineOrris

Base8-12 hrs

AmbergrisHoneyMossBenzoinLabdanum

Top15-30 mins

TangerineSaffronRose

Heart2-4 hrs

BenzoinPlumLabdanum

Base8-12 hrs

PatchouliTobaccoPepperHoney

Category winnerNumero 3Longest dry-down: 8-12 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall67

Winter100

Day28

Night100

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day36

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Date 42%Party 36%Casual 15%Work 7%

Not enough votes yet

Date 39%Party 33%Casual 18%Work 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#54,541

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#72,347

PerfumerCristian Calabro

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerShishaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Gulf Orchid Shisha opens with a rush of caramelized cotton candy, juicy dark plum, and sharp star anise. It smells like stepping into a vibrant outdoor lounge where fruity vapor swirls through crisp night air. Within fifteen minutes, the citrus sparkle of bergamot and mandarin fades. A powdery heart takes over as heli…

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Numero 3 by Posh Extrait wastes no time making an impression. The initial spray unleashes a vivid burst of juicy tangerine paired with bitter saffron and a velvet rose. It feels opulent right away. As the opening settles, sticky stewed plum and warm benzoin take over the heart, wrapping the floral edge in dense sweetn…

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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.

Do Shisha and Numero 3 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and amber accords. Common notes include Saffron, Plum, Honey and Benzoin.

Is Shisha or Numero 3 better for summer or winter?

Shisha suits evening wear; Numero 3 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Shisha and Numero 3?

Shisha has top notes of Cotton Candy, Star Anise, Bergamot and Saffron, heart notes of Heliotrope, Jasmine and Orris, a base of Ambergris, Honey, Moss and Benzoin. Numero 3 has top notes of Tangerine, Saffron and Rose, heart notes of Benzoin, Plum and Labdanum, a base of Patchouli, Tobacco, Pepper and Honey.