3 AM Eau de Parfum bottle 3 AM
Edp Concentration Cologne
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2015 Year 2023
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - 3 AM
This is a seriously polarising scent - either a unique, fizzy triumph for a bargain price, or a synthetic mess with little staying power. While some rave about its 'icy floral' freshness and sexy drydown, others find it forgettable, or worse, outright unpleasant. One thing everyone agrees on is that the atomizer is top-tier; perhaps the only consensus praise for this very mixed bag.
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Our Verdict - NoCologne
This one's a proper split-decision fragrance; people either adore its potent, zesty grapefruit punch or recoil from what they perceive as acrid, cloying, or even a 'cannabis' note. Definitely not a safe blind buy, but if you love bold citrus, it could be your new signature.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 41% 46%
Floral 17% 19%
Fruity 5% 7%
Green 17% 10%
Sweet 9% 10%
Warm 10% 15%
Woody 2% 1%
Earthy 3% 0%
Animalic 11% 1%
Fresh 29% 33%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
3 AM EdP
NoCologne Cologne

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 38% vs 22%
Mandarin 33% vs 23%
Only in 3 AM
Cardamom 27%

Accords

3 AM NoCologne
100%
Citrus
100%
77%
Aromatic
56%
68%
Green
62%
Fresh Spicy
56%
57%
Leather
52%
Fresh
49%
Animalic
46%
Sweet
Musky
41%
Citrus shared
100%
100%
Aromatic shared
77%
56%
68%
Fresh Spicy shared
62%
56%
57%
52%
49%
46%
41%

Performance

3 AM NoCologne
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Strong
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

3 AM

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office Date

Its fresh and inoffensive nature, coupled with generally moderate to weak performance, makes it suitable for casual wear and the office, though it won't project much. The clean, energetic profile also lends itself well to sport, while its lack of gravitas makes it less fitting for formal events.

NoCologne

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its potent projection and impressive longevity, especially in warmer weather, make it less suitable for a confined office environment. However, its vibrant and bold citrus nature makes it excellent for casual outings and active wear, standing out without being overly formal.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
87%
Olfactory
95%
Notes
86%
Accord
63%
Key Similarities

Both share Citrus, Aromatic, Fresh Spicy accords and Orange Blossom, Bergamot notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

3 AM
NoCologne
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