Fragrance comparison

Fashion Man vs Le 3e Homme de Caron

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 1,224 ratings analysed

3 wins

Fashion Man

Guepard

3.867 votes

Rank #23,404 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

Le 3e Homme de Caron

Caron

4.331,217 votes

Rank #451 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fashion Man takes 3 of 5 categories.

Fashion Man
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Le 3e Homme de Caron
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Fashion Man3/5

Le 3e Homme de Caron2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Fashion ManGuepard

Le 3e Homme de CaronCaron

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.86/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 38%Had 0%Want 62%

4.33/ 5 · 1,217 votes

Have 78%Had 22%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

14%Love

71%Like

0%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

7 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

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityFashion Man

SillageFashion Man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value66

Category winnerFashion ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy90%

woody80%

citrus70%

warm spicy60%

leather50%

aromatic100%

citrus91%

earthy83%

lavender74%

mossy65%

woody56%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both aromatic, citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

Amalfi LemonSpicesBergamot

Heart2 to 3 hours

RosemaryCorianderOregano

Base4 to 5 hours

LeatherPatchouliVirginia Cedar

Top15-30 mins

LavenderAmalfi LemonBergamotAniseRosemary

Heart2-4 hrs

CorianderCarnationGeraniumJasmineRose

Base6-8+ hrs

oak mossVetyverVanillaCedarTonka BeanPatchouliMusk

Category winnerLe 3e Homme de CaronLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer40

Fall100

Winter20

Day100

Night20

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter80

Day100

Night53

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men82

Unisex17

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,404

PerfumerAnnick Gault

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#451

PerfumerAkiko Kamei, Francoise Caron

Launched—

Reviews202

Category winnerLe 3e Homme de CaronHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Fashion Man by Guepard brings a bold, classic structure built around zesty citrus and pungent culinary herbs. Created by perfumer Annick Gault in 2004, the scent begins with a brisk rush of Amalfi lemon and crisp bergamot, paired with an invigorating kick of assorted spices. As the initial sharpness settles, a dry, gr…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Fashion Man or Le 3e Homme de Caron?

Fashion Man takes 3 of 5 categories. Fashion Man is rated 3.86/5 from 7 votes; Le 3e Homme de Caron is rated 4.33/5 from 1,217 votes. Choose Fashion Man for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Le 3e Homme de Caron for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

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

Fashion Man lasts longest (Fashion Man 84/100, Le 3e Homme de Caron 71/100), based on community performance votes.

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

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

Do Fashion Man and Le 3e Homme de Caron smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Amalfi Lemon, Bergamot, Rosemary and Coriander.

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

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

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

Fashion Man has top notes of Amalfi Lemon, Spices and Bergamot, heart notes of Rosemary, Coriander and Oregano, a base of Leather, Patchouli and Virginia Cedar. 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.