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    No. III Swim vs. Father Figure

    Clearly related
    New comparison

    Father Figure wears longer on skin, while No. III Swim projects louder.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: No. III Swim vs. Father Figure
    No. III SwimFather Figure
    ConcentrationEau de ToiletteEau de Parfum
    Launched20212023
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerRuth MastenbrœkFrank Voelkl
    Best seasonSpringSpring

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    No. III Swim

    Green
    Woody
    Aromatic
    Fruity
    Fresh
    Patchouli
    Earthy
    Soft Spicy

    Father Figure

    Powdery
    Iris
    Woody
    Musky
    Fruity
    Sweet
    Earthy
    Vanilla

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Currant BudsGalbanum
    FigWater LilyBlackcurrant budBlackcurrant
    Heart
    Green TeaBlack FigJasmineOrris Root
    IrisOrris RootJasmine
    Base
    CedarwoodPatchouliMuskAmberTonka Bean
    MuskSandalwoodMadagascar VanillaPatchouli Leaf

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: No. III Swim vs. Father Figure
    No. III SwimFather Figure
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity4-6 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongmoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    The name promises cool water, but the scent is green, bitter, and contemplative. No. III Swim opens sharp and stays close to the skin, revealing sweetness only as it settles.No. III Swim
    This one is for people who want something quiet and thoughtful, not loud. The Blackcurrant keeps it from getting too soft, but make no mistake: this is a skin scent that asks you to lean in.Father Figure