Fragrance comparison

Boss Sport vs Le 3e Homme de Caron

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 1,373 ratings analysed

Boss Sport

Hugo Boss

4.31156 votes

Rank #4,387 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Le 3e Homme de Caron

Caron

4.331,217 votes

Rank #668 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Le 3e Homme de Caron takes 4 of 8 categories.

Boss Sport
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Le 3e Homme de Caron
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Boss Sport3/8

Le 3e Homme de Caron4/8

Ratings & consensus: Le 3e Homme de Caron
Community sentiment: Boss Sport
Longevity: Le 3e Homme de Caron
Sillage & projection: Boss Sport
Value for money: Le 3e Homme de Caron
Versatility: Boss Sport
Note pyramid (duration): Tie
Fragranxe ranking: Le 3e Homme de Caron

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Boss SportHugo Boss

Le 3e Homme de CaronCaron

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.31/ 5 · 156 votes

Have 37%Had 32%Want 31%

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

51%Love

37%Like

6%Ok

6%Dislike

1%Hate

156 votes

53%Love

35%Like

3%Ok

8%Dislike

1%Hate

1,217 votes

Category winnerBoss SportMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityLe 3e Homme de Caron

SillageBoss Sport

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value52

¤ Price value66

Category winnerLe 3e Homme de CaronBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

herbal77%

floral69%

earthy61%

aromatic100%

citrus91%

earthy83%

lavender74%

mossy65%

woody56%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both aromatic, earthy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

MarigoldLavenderArtemisiaJuniperBergamotAmalfi LemonMandarin Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

TarragonCarnationGeraniumClary SageRoseNutmegJasmineLily

Base6-8+ hrs

oak mossPatchouliVetyverMuskVirginia CedarSandalwoodTonka BeanAmber

Top15-30 mins

LavenderAmalfi LemonBergamotAniseRosemary

Heart2-4 hrs

CorianderCarnationGeraniumJasmineRose

Base6-8+ hrs

oak mossVetyverVanillaCedarTonka BeanPatchouliMusk

Category winnerTieSame dry-down length

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer85

Fall0

Winter33

Day100

Night41

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter80

Day100

Night53

Category winnerBoss SportMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men98

Unisex2

Women0

Casual 42%Work 34%Date 13%Party 11%

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#4,387

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews30

Overall rank#668

PerfumerAkiko Kamei, Francoise Caron

Launched—

Reviews202

Category winnerLe 3e Homme de CaronHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Boss Sport by Hugo Boss smells like walking across a dew-covered lawn on a crisp spring morning. Unlike modern gym colognes that rely on sweet melon or synthetic ocean breezes, this 1987 release is a pure green aromatic fougere. It opens with a sharp burst of bitter marigold, crushed artemisia, and tart lemon before s…

Reviews →

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…

Reviews →

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, Boss Sport or Le 3e Homme de Caron?

Le 3e Homme de Caron takes 4 of 8 categories. Boss Sport is rated 4.31/5 from 156 votes; Le 3e Homme de Caron is rated 4.33/5 from 1,217 votes. Choose Boss Sport for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Le 3e Homme de Caron for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Boss Sport or Le 3e Homme de Caron?

They last about the same: Le 3e Homme de Caron 71/100, Boss Sport 69/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Boss Sport or Le 3e Homme de Caron?

Projection is very close: Boss Sport 61/100, Le 3e Homme de Caron 60/100 for sillage.

Do Boss Sport and Le 3e Homme de Caron smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, earthy and woody accords. Common notes include Lavender, Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon and Carnation.

Is Boss Sport or Le 3e Homme de Caron better for summer or winter?

For summer, Boss Sport is the stronger pick. For winter, Le 3e Homme de Caron is the stronger pick. Boss Sport suits daytime wear; Le 3e Homme de Caron suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Boss Sport and Le 3e Homme de Caron?

Boss Sport has top notes of Marigold, Lavender, Artemisia and Juniper, heart notes of Tarragon, Carnation, Geranium and Clary Sage, a base of oak moss, Patchouli, Vetyver and Musk. 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.