Fragrance comparison

Tau vs №3 Zayn

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 3 ratings analysed

Tau

Taber

4.001 votes

Rank #66,574 LavenderFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

63%scent match

Closely related

№3 Zayn

Milton Lloyd

5.002 votes

Rank #47,326 OudLavender

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 1–1.

Tau
Choose it for a lavender and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in winter, day or night wear.
№3 Zayn
Choose it for a oud and lavender character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

Tau1/4

№3 Zayn1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Tau
Value for money: Tie
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: №3 Zayn

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

TauTaber

№3 ZaynMilton Lloyd

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 83%Had 0%Want 17%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageTau

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

lavender100%

fresh spicy92%

warm spicy84%

patchouli77%

oud69%

aromatic61%

oud100%

lavender91%

amber83%

smoky74%

fresh spicy65%

warm spicy56%

Scent match63%Closely related · both lavender, oud and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderSaffronNutmeg

Heart

Oud

Base

PatchouliMusk

Top

LavenderSaffronNutmeg

Heart

AgarwoodOud

Base

IncenseAkigalawoodPatchouliVetiverAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesLavender, Saffron, Nutmeg and Oud. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer0

Fall67

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#66,574

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#47,326

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winner№3 ZaynHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Tau by Taber is a modern woody aromatic fragrance that feels surprisingly crisp for an oud based scent. It opens with a sharp burst of lavender and cool saffron, making it feel more professional than your typical heavy oriental. This 2024 release works best in autumn and winter for men who want a strong, clean presenc…

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Milton Lloyd No.3 Zayn hits the skin with a loud, medicinal kick of saffron and dark oud. It is a bold choice for chilly autumn evenings, wrapping the wearer in a dense cloud of smoky incense and dry lavender. While the opening can feel sharp, it quickly settles into a warm, earthy base of patchouli and amber that cli…

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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, Tau or №3 Zayn?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 1–1. Tau is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; №3 Zayn is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Tau for a lavender and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in winter, day or night wear. Choose №3 Zayn for a oud and lavender character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Tau or №3 Zayn?

They last about the same: Tau 80/100, №3 Zayn 80/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Tau or №3 Zayn?

Tau projects furthest (Tau 75/100, №3 Zayn 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Tau and №3 Zayn smell similar?

Closely related: a 63% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share lavender, oud and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lavender, Saffron, Nutmeg and Oud.

Is Tau or №3 Zayn better for summer or winter?

Tau suits day or night wear; №3 Zayn suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Tau and №3 Zayn?

Tau has top notes of Lavender, Saffron and Nutmeg, heart notes of Oud, a base of Patchouli and Musk. №3 Zayn has top notes of Lavender, Saffron and Nutmeg, heart notes of Agarwood and Oud, a base of Incense, Akigalawood, Patchouli and Vetiver.