The smell in short
It smells mostly earthy and green. Aldehydes at the top, bulgarian rose and hyacinth in the middle and amber and oakmoss at the base.
- Came out
- 1985
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- spring
No 3 Parfum 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 Parfum EDP in detail
No 3 Parfum EDP is made by Gucci. Its strength is Eau de Parfum.
Sillage and projection
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Carven Ma Griffe Eau de Parfum Vintage and Nina Ricci L'Air Du Temps.
Best season for No 3 Parfum
The best time of year to wear it is spring. It is less suited to winter. Ranked by season: spring, fall, summer and winter.
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When in the day to wear No 3 Parfum
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.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is earthy (100%), followed by green and woody. You will probably like it if you enjoy earthy and green smells and notes like bulgarian rose and amber. Less obvious notes include iris and patchouli. Perfume fans rate it 4.23 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 Van Cleef & Arpels First and Nina Ricci L'Air Du Temps.
More from this line
There is 1 other version of this perfume, released in 1985.
No 3 Parfum dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: Dior Miss Dior (8 shared notes), Carven Ma Griffe Eau de Parfum Vintage (6 shared notes), Van Cleef & Arpels First (7 shared notes) and Nina Ricci L'Air Du Temps (7 shared notes).
More questions
Can men wear No 3 Parfum?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
Does No 3 Parfum last long?
It lasts about 6 to 9 hours on skin.
When did it come out?
It came out in 1985.
What is the difference between No 3 Parfum EDP and No 3?
The other one is the Eau de Toilette and lasts about 6 to 9 hours.