Fragrance comparison

Chaz vs Le 3e Homme de Caron

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 1,275 ratings analysed

3 wins

Chaz

Revlon

4.2458 votes

Rank #5,983 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

Le 3e Homme de Caron

Caron

4.331,217 votes

Rank #668 AromaticCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Chaz takes 3 of 7 categories.

Chaz
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Le 3e Homme de Caron
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Chaz3/7

Le 3e Homme de Caron2/7

Ratings & consensus: Le 3e Homme de Caron
Community sentiment: Tie
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Chaz
Value for money: Chaz
Versatility: Chaz
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

ChazRevlon

Le 3e Homme de CaronCaron

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.24/ 5 · 58 votes

Have 35%Had 22%Want 43%

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

52%Love

34%Like

7%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

44 votes

53%Love

35%Like

3%Ok

8%Dislike

1%Hate

1,217 votes

Category winnerTieMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageChaz

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value72

¤ Price value66

Category winnerChazBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy90%

woody80%

warm spicy70%

floral60%

citrus50%

aromatic100%

citrus91%

earthy83%

lavender74%

mossy65%

woody56%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both aromatic, citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderRosemaryLaurelsBergamotLemon

Heart

CarnationGeraniumCinnamonPineCorianderClary SageCyclamen

Base

MossMuskCedarTonka BeanAmber

Top15-30 mins

LavenderAmalfi LemonBergamotAniseRosemary

Heart2-4 hrs

CorianderCarnationGeraniumJasmineRose

Base6-8+ hrs

oak mossVetyverVanillaCedarTonka BeanPatchouliMusk

InformationalShared notesLavender, Rosemary, Bergamot and Carnation. 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

Spring89

Summer42

Fall100

Winter89

Day100

Night68

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter80

Day100

Night53

Category winnerChazMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men84

Unisex16

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#5,983

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews24

Overall rank#668

PerfumerAkiko Kamei, Francoise Caron

Launched—

Reviews202

Category winnerLe 3e Homme de CaronHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Chaz by Revlon is a classic aromatic fougere that defined the 1970s. It opens with a crisp, herbal blend of lavender and rosemary before settling into a warm, mossy base. Ideal for daily wear in temperate spring weather, it offers a nostalgic, masculine profile that works well for office settings or casual weekend out…

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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, Chaz or Le 3e Homme de Caron?

Chaz takes 3 of 7 categories. Chaz is rated 4.24/5 from 58 votes; Le 3e Homme de Caron is rated 4.33/5 from 1,217 votes. Choose Chaz for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Le 3e Homme de Caron for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

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

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

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

Chaz projects furthest (Chaz 63/100, Le 3e Homme de Caron 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Chaz and Le 3e Homme de Caron smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Lavender, Rosemary, Bergamot and Carnation.

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

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

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

Chaz has top notes of Lavender, Rosemary, Laurels and Bergamot, heart notes of Carnation, Geranium, Cinnamon and Pine, a base of Moss, Musk, Cedar and Tonka Bean. 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.