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Notes
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Accords
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Perfumers
Le 3e Homme de Caron
masculine
Created by Akiko Kamei, Francoise Caron
Le 3e Homme de Caron by Caron is a Woody Aromatic fragrance for men. Le 3e Homme de Caron was launched in 1985. Le 3e Homme de Caron was created by Akiko Kamei and Francoise Caron. Top notes are Lavender, Amalfi Lemon, Bergamot, Anise and Rosemary; middle notes are Coriander, Carnation, Geranium, Jasmine and Rose; base notes are oak moss, Vetyver, Vanilla, Cedar, Tonka Bean, Patchouli and Musk. The inclusion of exotic fruits and fresh floral notes makes this an innovation in men’s fragrance. And it remains modern and instantly recognizable, even over a decade after its introduction.
Olfactory Pyramid
From opening to dry-down, intensity based on community voting.
Opening
Evolution
Dry-down
Top Notes0 – 15 min
Heart Notes15 min – 3 h
Base Notes3 h – end
Community Insights
PositiveBased on 46 community opinions from Reddit
7.8
/ 10 community score
Le 3e Homme de Caron is respected within the community as a high-quality, versatile masculine fragrance that works across seasons. While traditionally associated with cooler months, users report it transitions surprisingly well to summer wear despite initial perceptions, making it a dependable choice for refined daytime occasions.
Strengths
- Versatile across seasons, works well in spring and surprisingly in summer heat
- High-quality Caron fragrance with strong performance and longevity
- Sophisticated and elegant composition suitable for refined occasions
Weaknesses
- Often perceived as primarily a cold/spring weather fragrance despite summer wearability
- Limited discussion of specific notes or performance characteristics in the community
Best for
Spring wearSophisticated daytime occasionsSummer heat (as an exception to typical warm-weather fragrances)
AI-generated summary based on public community discussions. Not affiliated with the opinions' authors.
