Prudence Paris No 3
What does it smell like?
It smells mostly powdery and rose. Bergamot at the top, rose and violet in the middle and powdery notes and iris at the base.
- Came out
- 2009
- Lasts
- 9 to 12 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
About Prudence Paris No 3
Prudence Paris is the house behind No 3.
Which weather suits it
It is at its best in spring. It is less suited to winter. From best to least suited, the seasons are spring, summer, fall and winter.
More from Prudence Paris
This house has 22 perfumes on iPerfume. The most popular ones are Marina, Miobor and No 11.
Is No 3 long lasting?
This is a long lasting scent: expect about 9 to 12 hours on skin. It lasts longer than Nino Cerruti 1881 and Jil Sander #4. Base notes like powdery notes and iris are the part that stays longest on the skin.
No 3 sillage
Its sillage is strong. People around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Guerlain Vol De Nuit.
Price per bottle size
In Europe it costs about €63, depending on the bottle size and the shop. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs more than Houbigant Quelques Fleurs but less than Jil Sander #4 and Guerlain Vol De Nuit.
Its style
The strongest accord is powdery (100%), followed by rose and violet. You will probably like it if you enjoy powdery and rose smells and notes like rose and powdery notes. Less obvious notes include jasmine and sandalwood. Perfume fans rate it 3.89 out of 5.
Flankers and editions
There is 1 other version of this perfume, released in 2015.
No 3 dupes and alternatives
These perfumes have a close smell: Nino Cerruti 1881 (8 shared notes), Jil Sander #4 (6 shared notes), Houbigant Quelques Fleurs (6 shared notes) and Guerlain Vol De Nuit (6 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Nino Cerruti 1881 starts from €40.
More questions
Can men wear No 3?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
Is No 3 better for day or night?
Day. It suits work and daily wear.
When did it come out?
It came out in 2009.