What does it smell like?
The first thing you smell is aldehydes and coriander. The heart brings orris root and narcissus. On the skin it settles into oakmoss and leather. Overall it smells white floral and green.
- Came out
- 1985
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- spring
No 3 notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
Gucci No 3 EDT in detail
No 3 EDT is made by Gucci. Its strength is Eau de Toilette.
No 3 sillage
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Pierre Balmain Jolie Madame.
Is No 3 your kind of scent?
The strongest accord is white floral (100%), followed by green and earthy. You will probably like it if you enjoy white floral and green smells and notes like orris root and oakmoss. Less obvious notes include green leaves, tuberose and vetiver. Perfume fans rate it 4.32 out of 5.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €45. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs less than Robert Piguet Bandit.
Longevity on skin
It stays on skin for about 6 to 9 hours, so one spray in the morning can carry you through the day. As an Eau de Toilette, it is lighter than an Eau de Parfum, so it fades sooner. It lasts longer than Pierre Balmain Jolie Madame. Base notes like oakmoss and leather are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Gucci perfumes worth knowing
The house has 70 perfumes here, led by Memoire d'Une Odeur, Flora Gorgeous Orchid and Guilty Elixir De Parfum.
For work or for evenings
It works better in the day than at night, so it is a good pick for work, school and daily wear. Its green side keeps it clean and easy.
Other versions
There is 1 other version of this perfume, released in 1985.
Perfumes that smell like No 3
Similar picks to try: Robert Piguet Bandit (11 shared notes), Pierre Balmain Miss Balmain (12 shared notes), Dior Miss Dior (12 shared notes) and Pierre Balmain Jolie Madame (12 shared notes).
Questions people ask
What is the best season for No 3?
Spring.
Can men wear No 3?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
When did it come out?
It came out in 1985.
What is the difference between No 3 EDT and No 3 Parfum?
The other one is the Eau de Parfum and lasts about 6 to 9 hours.