No. III Swim
GabarEau de Toilette2021
Side by side
No. III Swim vs. Tears
Is No. III Swim better than Tears?
Tears wears longer on skin, while No. III Swim projects louder.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
Musk
greenfreshsoft spicy
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between No. III Swim and Tears?
| No. III Swim | Tears | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | — |
| Launched | 2021 | 2022 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Ruth Mastenbrœk | Mathieu Nardin |
| Best season | Spring | Spring |
Scent DNA
How do No. III Swim and Tears smell?
No. III Swim
Green
Woody
Aromatic
Fruity
Fresh
Patchouli
Earthy
Soft Spicy
Tears
Floral
Amber
Fresh
Iris
Animalic
Green
Soft Spicy
White Floral
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do No. III Swim and Tears share?
Top
Currant BudsGalbanum
Green Cognac OilMandarin orange blossomPink Pepper
Heart
Green TeaBlack FigJasmineOrris Root
LilacIrisFrankincense
Base
CedarwoodPatchouliMuskAmberTonka Bean
AmbergrisMusk
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
Jasmine
LilacMandarin orange blossomIris
Musk
Musk
Musk
Resinous Notes
Galbanum
Frankincense
Where they fit
When and where do No. III Swim and Tears work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Community taste
Which performs better, No. III Swim or Tears?
| No. III Swim | Tears | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about No. III Swim and Tears?
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 is not a crowd-pleaser. The Lilac heart skews vintage, almost nostalgic, while the Cognac opening reads more bourbon than bergamot. Worth sampling before committing, especially if you want.Tears
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