Fragrance comparison

Coeur de Parfum / Parfum Rare vs Le 3e Homme de Caron

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 1,374 ratings analysed

4 wins

Coeur de Parfum / Parfum Rare

Jacomo

4.43157 votes

Rank #4,174 AromaticWarm Spicy

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48%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?

Coeur de Parfum / Parfum Rare takes 4 of 7 categories.

Coeur de Parfum / Parfum Rare
Choose it for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Le 3e Homme de Caron
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Coeur de Parfum / Parfum Rare4/7

Le 3e Homme de Caron2/7

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

Coeur de Parfum / Parfum RareJacomo

Le 3e Homme de CaronCaron

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.43/ 5 · 157 votes

Have 77%Had 23%Want 0%

4.33/ 5 · 1,217 votes

Have 78%Had 22%Want 0%

Category winnerCoeur de Parfum / Parfum RareRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

57%Love

36%Like

1%Ok

5%Dislike

1%Hate

157 votes

53%Love

35%Like

3%Ok

8%Dislike

1%Hate

1,217 votes

Category winnerCoeur de Parfum / Parfum RareMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityLe 3e Homme de Caron

SillageCoeur de Parfum / Parfum Rare

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value66

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

earthy77%

fresh spicy69%

rose61%

aromatic100%

citrus91%

earthy83%

lavender74%

mossy65%

woody56%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both aromatic, earthy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CardamomBergamot

Heart

CorianderCarnationGeraniumRoseOrris Root

Base

oak mossFrench labdanumPatchouliVetyverSandalwood

Top15-30 mins

LavenderAmalfi LemonBergamotAniseRosemary

Heart2-4 hrs

CorianderCarnationGeraniumJasmineRose

Base6-8+ hrs

oak mossVetyverVanillaCedarTonka BeanPatchouliMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Coriander, Carnation and Geranium. 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

Spring85

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter80

Day100

Night53

Category winnerCoeur de Parfum / Parfum RareMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex44

Women56

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#4,174

PerfumerChristian Mathieu

Launched—

Reviews25

Overall rank#668

PerfumerAkiko Kamei, Francoise Caron

Launched—

Reviews202

Category winnerLe 3e Homme de CaronHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Coeur de Parfum / Parfum Rare is a classic chypre floral that favors mossy, earthy tones over modern sweetness. It opens with a sharp cardamom and bergamot bite before settling into a complex heart of carnation and geranium. Perfect for formal office settings or crisp autumn evenings, this fragrance offers a grounded,…

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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, Coeur de Parfum / Parfum Rare or Le 3e Homme de Caron?

Coeur de Parfum / Parfum Rare takes 4 of 7 categories. Coeur de Parfum / Parfum Rare is rated 4.43/5 from 157 votes; Le 3e Homme de Caron is rated 4.33/5 from 1,217 votes. Choose Coeur de Parfum / Parfum Rare for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Le 3e Homme de Caron for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Coeur de Parfum / Parfum Rare or Le 3e Homme de Caron?

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

Which projects more, Coeur de Parfum / Parfum Rare or Le 3e Homme de Caron?

Coeur de Parfum / Parfum Rare projects furthest (Coeur de Parfum / Parfum Rare 73/100, Le 3e Homme de Caron 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Coeur de Parfum / Parfum Rare and Le 3e Homme de Caron smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, earthy and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Coriander, Carnation and Geranium.

Is Coeur de Parfum / Parfum Rare or Le 3e Homme de Caron better for summer or winter?

For summer, Coeur de Parfum / Parfum Rare is the stronger pick. For winter, Coeur de Parfum / Parfum Rare is the stronger pick. Le 3e Homme de Caron suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Coeur de Parfum / Parfum Rare and Le 3e Homme de Caron?

Coeur de Parfum / Parfum Rare has top notes of Cardamom and Bergamot, heart notes of Coriander, Carnation, Geranium and Rose, a base of oak moss, French labdanum, Patchouli and Vetyver. 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.