Fragrance comparison

Gentleman vs Le 3e Homme de Caron

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 1,226 ratings analysed

3 wins

Gentleman

Guepard

4.119 votes

Rank #36,717 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%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?

Gentleman takes 3 of 5 categories.

Gentleman
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening 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.

Gentleman3/5

Le 3e Homme de Caron2/5

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Gentleman
Sillage & projection: Gentleman
Value for money: Gentleman
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

GentlemanGuepard

Le 3e Homme de CaronCaron

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.11/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 26%Had 14%Want 60%

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

56%Love

22%Like

0%Ok

22%Dislike

0%Hate

9 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

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityGentleman

SillageGentleman

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value66

Category winnerGentlemanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody91%

citrus83%

fresh spicy74%

powdery65%

musky56%

aromatic100%

citrus91%

earthy83%

lavender74%

mossy65%

woody56%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both aromatic, citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

BergamotRosemaryAmalfi Lemon

Heart2 to 3 hours

SageJuniperOrange BlossomCoriander

Base4 to 6 hours

SandalwoodCedarMusk

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

Summer75

Fall75

Winter25

Day83

Night100

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#36,717

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#451

PerfumerAkiko Kamei, Francoise Caron

Launched—

Reviews202

Category winnerLe 3e Homme de CaronHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Gentleman Guepard by Guepard delivers a crisp, traditional aromatic profile built on bright citrus, culinary herbs, and dry woods. The scent opens immediately with sharp Amalfi lemon, tart bergamot, and fresh rosemary, creating an invigorating rush reminiscent of classic barbershop splashes. As the opening settles, th…

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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, Gentleman or Le 3e Homme de Caron?

Gentleman takes 3 of 5 categories. Gentleman is rated 4.11/5 from 9 votes; Le 3e Homme de Caron is rated 4.33/5 from 1,217 votes. Choose Gentleman for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening 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, Gentleman or Le 3e Homme de Caron?

Gentleman lasts longest (Gentleman 78/100, Le 3e Homme de Caron 71/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Gentleman projects furthest (Gentleman 64/100, Le 3e Homme de Caron 60/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Rosemary, Amalfi Lemon and Coriander.

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

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

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

Gentleman has top notes of Bergamot, Rosemary and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Sage, Juniper, Orange Blossom and Coriander, a base of Sandalwood, Cedar 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.