Fragrance comparison

Ho Hang Club vs Le 3e Homme de Caron

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 1,396 ratings analysed

5 wins

Ho Hang Club

Balenciaga

4.38179 votes

Rank #3,590 AromaticFresh Spicy

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39%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?

Ho Hang Club takes 5 of 7 categories.

Ho Hang Club
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Le 3e Homme de Caron
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Ho Hang Club5/7

Le 3e Homme de Caron2/7

Ratings & consensus: Ho Hang Club
Community sentiment: Ho Hang Club
Longevity: Ho Hang Club
Sillage & projection: Ho Hang Club
Value for money: Le 3e Homme de Caron
Versatility: Ho Hang Club
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

Ho Hang ClubBalenciaga

Le 3e Homme de CaronCaron

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.38/ 5 · 179 votes

Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%

4.33/ 5 · 1,217 votes

Have 78%Had 22%Want 0%

Category winnerHo Hang ClubRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

54%Love

38%Like

1%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

179 votes

53%Love

35%Like

3%Ok

8%Dislike

1%Hate

1,217 votes

Category winnerHo Hang ClubMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityHo Hang Club

SillageHo Hang Club

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value64

¤ Price value66

Category winnerLe 3e Homme de CaronBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

amber77%

warm spicy69%

rose61%

aromatic100%

citrus91%

earthy83%

lavender74%

mossy65%

woody56%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

ArtemisiaCorianderBasilBergamotAmalfi Lemon

Heart

RoseCarnationJuniper BerriesCypressGeraniumOrris RootJasmineThyme

Base

oak mossLeatherPatchouliStyraxOlibanumAmberMuskVirginia Cedar

Top15-30 mins

LavenderAmalfi LemonBergamotAniseRosemary

Heart2-4 hrs

CorianderCarnationGeraniumJasmineRose

Base6-8+ hrs

oak mossVetyverVanillaCedarTonka BeanPatchouliMusk

InformationalShared notesCoriander, Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon and Rose. 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

Spring88

Summer36

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter80

Day100

Night53

Category winnerHo Hang ClubMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men97

Unisex3

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#3,590

PerfumerElie Roger

Launched—

Reviews31

Overall rank#668

PerfumerAkiko Kamei, Francoise Caron

Launched—

Reviews202

Category winnerLe 3e Homme de CaronHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Balenciaga Ho Hang Club opens with a sharp, bitter wave of artemisia and coriander, immediately signaling its late-eighties heritage. It does not try to be clean or polite. As the herbal blast settles, a heavy heart of carnation and jasmine takes over, balanced by a dry, woody cypress note. On the skin, the fragrance …

Reviews →

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…

Reviews →

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, Ho Hang Club or Le 3e Homme de Caron?

Ho Hang Club takes 5 of 7 categories. Ho Hang Club is rated 4.38/5 from 179 votes; Le 3e Homme de Caron is rated 4.33/5 from 1,217 votes. Choose Ho Hang Club for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Le 3e Homme de Caron for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ho Hang Club or Le 3e Homme de Caron?

Ho Hang Club lasts longest (Ho Hang Club 74/100, Le 3e Homme de Caron 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ho Hang Club or Le 3e Homme de Caron?

Ho Hang Club projects furthest (Ho Hang Club 65/100, Le 3e Homme de Caron 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ho Hang Club and Le 3e Homme de Caron smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Coriander, Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon and Rose.

Is Ho Hang Club or Le 3e Homme de Caron better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Ho Hang Club and Le 3e Homme de Caron?

Ho Hang Club has top notes of Artemisia, Coriander, Basil and Bergamot, heart notes of Rose, Carnation, Juniper Berries and Cypress, a base of oak moss, Leather, Patchouli and Styrax. 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.