Fragrance comparison

Alfazema Provençal vs Le 3e Homme de Caron

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 19 Oct 2026 1,488 ratings analysed

Alfazema Provençal

Phebo · 2005

4.00271 votes

Rank #29,845 AromaticLavender

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51%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Le 3e Homme de Caron

Caron

4.331,217 votes

Rank #449 AromaticCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Le 3e Homme de Caron takes 4 of 5 categories.

Alfazema Provençal
Choose it for a aromatic and lavender character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Le 3e Homme de Caron
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Alfazema Provençal1/5

Le 3e Homme de Caron4/5

Ratings & consensus: Le 3e Homme de Caron
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Le 3e Homme de Caron
Sillage & projection: Le 3e Homme de Caron
Value for money: Alfazema Provençal
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Le 3e Homme de Caron

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Alfazema ProvençalPhebo

Le 3e Homme de CaronCaron

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 271 votes

Have 27%Had 36%Want 36%

4.33/ 5 · 1,217 votes

Have 78%Had 22%Want 0%

Category winnerLe 3e Homme de CaronRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

53%Love

35%Like

3%Ok

8%Dislike

1%Hate

1,217 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity46

〰 Sillage43

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityLe 3e Homme de Caron

SillageLe 3e Homme de Caron

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value80

¤ Price value66

Category winnerAlfazema ProvençalBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

lavender86%

fresh spicy72%

herbal30%

aromatic100%

citrus91%

earthy83%

lavender74%

mossy65%

woody56%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both aromatic and lavender

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

LavenderRosemaryBergamot

Heart

Lavender ExtractRoseGeranium

Base

MuskCedarPatchouli

Top15-30 mins

LavenderAmalfi LemonBergamotAniseRosemary

Heart2-4 hrs

CorianderCarnationGeraniumJasmineRose

Base6-8+ hrs

oak mossVetyverVanillaCedarTonka BeanPatchouliMusk

InformationalShared notesLavender, Rosemary, Bergamot and Rose. Durations are only published for Le 3e Homme de Caron, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter80

Day100

Night53

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men82

Unisex17

Women1

Work 36%Casual 32%Date 24%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,845

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2005

Reviews0

Overall rank#449

PerfumerAkiko Kamei, Francoise Caron

Launched—

Reviews202

Category winnerLe 3e Homme de CaronHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Built on lavender extract, herbal sage, and crisp geranium, Phebo Alfazema Provençal offers a traditional South American barbershop feel. The aroma stays close to skin with soft musk and patchouli. Without heavy fixatives, this cologne shines during hot afternoon heatwaves or casual weekends at home when you want an e…

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Le 3e Homme de Caron by Caron is a classic woody aromatic fragrance that feels surprisingly fresh and bright. Created by Akiko Kamei and Francoise Caron, it opens with a quick flash of tart Amalfi lemon, sparkling bergamot, and herbal lavender laced with sweet anise. Within fifteen minutes, warm coriander, peppery car…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Alfazema Provençal or Le 3e Homme de Caron?

Le 3e Homme de Caron takes 4 of 5 categories. Alfazema Provençal is rated 4.00/5 from 271 votes; Le 3e Homme de Caron is rated 4.33/5 from 1,217 votes. Choose Alfazema Provençal for a aromatic and lavender character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Le 3e Homme de Caron for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Alfazema Provençal or Le 3e Homme de Caron?

Le 3e Homme de Caron lasts longest (Le 3e Homme de Caron 71/100, Alfazema Provençal 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Alfazema Provençal or Le 3e Homme de Caron?

Le 3e Homme de Caron projects furthest (Le 3e Homme de Caron 60/100, Alfazema Provençal 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Alfazema Provençal and Le 3e Homme de Caron smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and lavender accords. Common notes include Lavender, Rosemary, Bergamot and Rose.

Is Alfazema Provençal or Le 3e Homme de Caron better for summer or winter?

Alfazema Provençal suits daytime wear; Le 3e Homme de Caron suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Alfazema Provençal and Le 3e Homme de Caron?

Alfazema Provençal has top notes of Lavender, Rosemary and Bergamot, heart notes of Lavender Extract, Rose and Geranium, a base of Musk, Cedar and Patchouli. Le 3e Homme de Caron has top notes of Lavender, Amalfi Lemon, Bergamot and Anise, heart notes of Coriander, Carnation, Geranium and Jasmine, a base of oak moss, Vetyver, Vanilla and Cedar.