Fragrance comparison

l'Herbe Rouge vs Le 3e Homme de Caron

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 1,228 ratings analysed

l'Herbe Rouge

Ayala Moriel

4.3511 votes

Rank #31,505 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

Le 3e Homme de Caron

Caron

4.331,217 votes

Rank #448 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

l'Herbe Rouge
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Le 3e Homme de Caron
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

l'Herbe Rouge2/4

Le 3e Homme de Caron2/4

Ratings & consensus: Le 3e Homme de Caron
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: l'Herbe Rouge
Sillage & projection: l'Herbe Rouge
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
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

l'Herbe RougeAyala Moriel

Le 3e Homme de CaronCaron

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.35/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 11%Had 4%Want 86%

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

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 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

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

Longevityl'Herbe Rouge

Sillagel'Herbe Rouge

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value66

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy90%

woody80%

earthy70%

lavender60%

green50%

aromatic100%

citrus91%

earthy83%

lavender74%

mossy65%

woody56%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both aromatic, earthy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Juniper BerriesLavenderGeraniumVetyverCloveHayoak mossOrange

No top / heart / base split published

Top15-30 mins

LavenderAmalfi LemonBergamotAniseRosemary

Heart2-4 hrs

CorianderCarnationGeraniumJasmineRose

Base6-8+ hrs

oak mossVetyverVanillaCedarTonka BeanPatchouliMusk

InformationalShared notesLavender, Geranium, Vetyver and oak moss. 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

Summer50

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter80

Day100

Night53

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

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#31,505

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#448

PerfumerAkiko Kamei, Francoise Caron

Launched—

Reviews202

Category winnerLe 3e Homme de CaronHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

l'Herbe Rouge reads as a dry, aromatic fougere built around juniper, lavender, herbs, hay, oakmoss and vetiver, with clove adding a soft spicy edge. The impression is balanced rather than loud. It suits someone who likes green, herbal perfumes with a natural feel and a mossy, earthy dry-down. Carnation is part of the …

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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, l'Herbe Rouge or Le 3e Homme de Caron?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. l'Herbe Rouge is rated 4.35/5 from 11 votes; Le 3e Homme de Caron is rated 4.33/5 from 1,217 votes. Choose l'Herbe Rouge for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Le 3e Homme de Caron for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, l'Herbe Rouge or Le 3e Homme de Caron?

They last about the same: l'Herbe Rouge 72/100, Le 3e Homme de Caron 71/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, l'Herbe Rouge or Le 3e Homme de Caron?

Projection is very close: l'Herbe Rouge 61/100, Le 3e Homme de Caron 60/100 for sillage.

Do l'Herbe Rouge and Le 3e Homme de Caron smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, earthy and woody accords. Common notes include Lavender, Geranium, Vetyver and oak moss.

Is l'Herbe Rouge or Le 3e Homme de Caron better for summer or winter?

l'Herbe Rouge suits daytime wear; Le 3e Homme de Caron suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in l'Herbe Rouge and Le 3e Homme de Caron?

l'Herbe Rouge features Juniper Berries, Lavender, Geranium, Vetyver and Clove. 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.