Fragrance comparison

Jil Sander No. 4 vs Le 3e Homme de Caron

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 3,222 ratings analysed

4 wins

Jil Sander No. 4

Jil Sander

4.032,005 votes

Rank #663 AromaticPowdery

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36%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?

Jil Sander No. 4 takes 4 of 7 categories.

Jil Sander No. 4
Choose it for a aromatic and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.
Le 3e Homme de Caron
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Jil Sander No. 44/7

Le 3e Homme de Caron3/7

Ratings & consensus: Le 3e Homme de Caron
Community sentiment: Le 3e Homme de Caron
Longevity: Jil Sander No. 4
Sillage & projection: Jil Sander No. 4
Value for money: Jil Sander No. 4
Versatility: Le 3e Homme de Caron
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Jil Sander No. 4

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Jil Sander No. 4Jil Sander

Le 3e Homme de CaronCaron

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.03/ 5 · 2,005 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

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

38%Love

43%Like

5%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

2,005 votes

53%Love

35%Like

3%Ok

8%Dislike

1%Hate

1,217 votes

Category winnerLe 3e Homme de CaronMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityJil Sander No. 4

SillageJil Sander No. 4

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value70

¤ Price value66

Category winnerJil Sander No. 4Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

powdery92%

woody84%

white floral77%

sweet69%

warm spicy61%

aromatic100%

citrus91%

earthy83%

lavender74%

mossy65%

woody56%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PlumGalbanumPeachGeraniumRoseAniseBergamot

Heart

TuberoseCarnationNutmegYlang-YlangMyrrhJasmineHeliotropeTarragon

Base

CivetSandalwoodOakmossCorianderVanillaTonka BeanMuskAmbergris

Top15-30 mins

LavenderAmalfi LemonBergamotAniseRosemary

Heart2-4 hrs

CorianderCarnationGeraniumJasmineRose

Base6-8+ hrs

oak mossVetyverVanillaCedarTonka BeanPatchouliMusk

InformationalShared notesGeranium, Rose, Anise and Bergamot. 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

Spring39

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter80

Day100

Night53

Category winnerLe 3e Homme de CaronMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex21

Women77

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#663

PerfumerMichel Almairac

Launched—

Reviews193

Overall rank#668

PerfumerAkiko Kamei, Francoise Caron

Launched—

Reviews202

Category winnerJil Sander No. 4Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Jil Sander No. 4 delivers a lush blend of spiced dark plum, velvety peach, and creamy tuberose layered over an earthy base of oakmoss, sandalwood, and warm vanilla. It opens with an unmistakable burst of sweet fruit and aromatic green galbanum before settling into a powdery floral heart warmed by nutmeg and carnation.…

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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, Jil Sander No. 4 or Le 3e Homme de Caron?

Jil Sander No. 4 takes 4 of 7 categories. Jil Sander No. 4 is rated 4.03/5 from 2,005 votes; Le 3e Homme de Caron is rated 4.33/5 from 1,217 votes. Choose Jil Sander No. 4 for a aromatic and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Le 3e Homme de Caron for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Jil Sander No. 4 or Le 3e Homme de Caron?

Jil Sander No. 4 lasts longest (Jil Sander No. 4 74/100, Le 3e Homme de Caron 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Jil Sander No. 4 or Le 3e Homme de Caron?

Jil Sander No. 4 projects furthest (Jil Sander No. 4 68/100, Le 3e Homme de Caron 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Jil Sander No. 4 and Le 3e Homme de Caron smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Geranium, Rose, Anise and Bergamot.

Is Jil Sander No. 4 or Le 3e Homme de Caron better for summer or winter?

For summer, Jil Sander No. 4 is the stronger pick. For winter, Jil Sander No. 4 is the stronger pick. Le 3e Homme de Caron suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Jil Sander No. 4 and Le 3e Homme de Caron?

Jil Sander No. 4 has top notes of Plum, Galbanum, Peach and Geranium, heart notes of Tuberose, Carnation, Nutmeg and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Civet, Sandalwood, Oakmoss and Coriander. 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.