Fragrance comparison

Eau Fresh vs Le 3e Homme de Caron

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 1,292 ratings analysed

Eau Fresh

Jacques Bogart

3.8075 votes

Rank #12,389 AromaticWoody

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53%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Le 3e Homme de Caron

Caron

4.331,217 votes

Rank #668 AromaticCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Le 3e Homme de Caron takes 5 of 7 categories.

Eau Fresh
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. Best in summer.
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.

Eau Fresh2/7

Le 3e Homme de Caron5/7

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

Eau FreshJacques Bogart

Le 3e Homme de CaronCaron

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.80/ 5 · 75 votes

Have 27%Had 18%Want 55%

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

33%Love

58%Like

2%Ok

6%Dislike

2%Hate

64 votes

53%Love

35%Like

3%Ok

8%Dislike

1%Hate

1,217 votes

Category winnerEau FreshMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ 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 value60

¤ Price value66

Category winnerLe 3e Homme de CaronBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody88%

citrus77%

fresh spicy65%

green53%

white floral42%

aromatic100%

citrus91%

earthy83%

lavender74%

mossy65%

woody56%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both aromatic, citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

TarragonGrapefruitAmalfi LemonPineappleMandarin OrangeAniseGalbanum

Heart

GeraniumLavenderJasmineRosemaryLily-of-the-ValleyNutmegCoriander

Base

PineVetyveroak mossPatchouli

Top15-30 mins

LavenderAmalfi LemonBergamotAniseRosemary

Heart2-4 hrs

CorianderCarnationGeraniumJasmineRose

Base6-8+ hrs

oak mossVetyverVanillaCedarTonka BeanPatchouliMusk

InformationalShared notesAmalfi Lemon, Anise, Geranium and Lavender. 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

Spring87

Summer100

Fall37

Winter16

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter80

Day100

Night53

Category winnerEau FreshMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men75

Unisex17

Women8

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#12,389

PerfumerDominique Preyssas

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#668

PerfumerAkiko Kamei, Francoise Caron

Launched—

Reviews202

Category winnerLe 3e Homme de CaronHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Eau Fresh by Jacques Bogart is an aromatic green fragrance released in 1993. It features a bright opening of grapefruit and lemon, quickly transitioning into a crisp heart of lavender and rosemary. The base of pine and vetiver provides a clean, classic finish. This scent is an excellent choice for casual spring and su…

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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, Eau Fresh or Le 3e Homme de Caron?

Le 3e Homme de Caron takes 5 of 7 categories. Eau Fresh is rated 3.80/5 from 75 votes; Le 3e Homme de Caron is rated 4.33/5 from 1,217 votes. Choose Eau Fresh for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. Best in summer. 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, Eau Fresh or Le 3e Homme de Caron?

Le 3e Homme de Caron lasts longest (Le 3e Homme de Caron 71/100, Eau Fresh 66/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Projection is very close: Le 3e Homme de Caron 60/100, Eau Fresh 58/100 for sillage.

Do Eau Fresh and Le 3e Homme de Caron smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Amalfi Lemon, Anise, Geranium and Lavender.

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

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

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

Eau Fresh has top notes of Tarragon, Grapefruit, Amalfi Lemon and Pineapple, heart notes of Geranium, Lavender, Jasmine and Rosemary, a base of Pine, Vetyver, oak moss 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.