Fragrance comparison

Jazz Prestige vs Le 3e Homme de Caron

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 1,410 ratings analysed

4 wins

Jazz Prestige

Yves Saint Laurent

4.47193 votes

Rank #3,785 Fresh SpicyAromatic

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34%scent match

Clearly different

Le 3e Homme de Caron

Caron

4.331,217 votes

Rank #668 AromaticCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Jazz Prestige takes 4 of 7 categories.

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

Jazz Prestige4/7

Le 3e Homme de Caron3/7

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

Jazz PrestigeYves Saint Laurent

Le 3e Homme de CaronCaron

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.47/ 5 · 193 votes

Have 32%Had 32%Want 35%

4.33/ 5 · 1,217 votes

Have 78%Had 22%Want 0%

Category winnerJazz PrestigeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

64%Love

26%Like

3%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

193 votes

53%Love

35%Like

3%Ok

8%Dislike

1%Hate

1,217 votes

Category winnerJazz PrestigeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityJazz Prestige

SillageJazz Prestige

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value49

¤ Price value66

Category winnerLe 3e Homme de CaronBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

floral69%

rose61%

aromatic100%

citrus91%

earthy83%

lavender74%

mossy65%

woody56%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderBergamotFruity NotesPepperNutmeg FlowerCorianderGreen NotesAnise

Heart

GeraniumCypressGingerRoseCarnationJasmineCarawayCinnamon

Base

SandalwoodOakmossLeatherPatchouliBenzoinCoconutCedarAmber

Top15-30 mins

LavenderAmalfi LemonBergamotAniseRosemary

Heart2-4 hrs

CorianderCarnationGeraniumJasmineRose

Base6-8+ hrs

oak mossVetyverVanillaCedarTonka BeanPatchouliMusk

InformationalShared notesLavender, Bergamot, Coriander and Anise. 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

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter54

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter80

Day100

Night53

Category winnerLe 3e Homme de CaronMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men93

Unisex3

Women5

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#3,785

PerfumerNot listed

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

Yves Saint Laurent Jazz Prestige is a rich, aromatic oriental fougere that elevates classic nineties barbershop grooming into something warm, smooth, and deeply satisfying. It opens with an invigorating burst of crisp lavender, bright bergamot, and a dash of sweet fruity notes, quickly tempered by green anise and crac…

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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, Jazz Prestige or Le 3e Homme de Caron?

Jazz Prestige takes 4 of 7 categories. Jazz Prestige is rated 4.47/5 from 193 votes; Le 3e Homme de Caron is rated 4.33/5 from 1,217 votes. Choose Jazz Prestige for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Le 3e Homme de Caron for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Jazz Prestige or Le 3e Homme de Caron?

They last about the same: Jazz Prestige 73/100, Le 3e Homme de Caron 71/100 for longevity in community votes.

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

Projection is very close: Jazz Prestige 62/100, Le 3e Homme de Caron 60/100 for sillage.

Do Jazz Prestige and Le 3e Homme de Caron smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Lavender, Bergamot, Coriander and Anise.

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

For summer, Jazz Prestige 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 Jazz Prestige and Le 3e Homme de Caron?

Jazz Prestige has top notes of Lavender, Bergamot, Fruity Notes and Pepper, heart notes of Geranium, Cypress, Ginger and Rose, a base of Sandalwood, Oakmoss, Leather 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.