Yves Saint Laurent
Rank #1,038 Fresh SpicyFruity
La Nuit de L'Homme Le Parfum vs Le 3e Homme de Caron
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
35%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Le 3e Homme de Caron takes 7 of 7 categories.
La Nuit de L'Homme Le ParfumChoose it for a fresh spicy and fruity character. Best in winter.
Le 3e Homme de CaronChoose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
La Nuit de L'Homme Le Parfum0/7
Le 3e Homme de Caron7/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Le 3e Homme de Caron
- Community sentiment
- Le 3e Homme de Caron
- Longevity
- Le 3e Homme de Caron
- Sillage & projection
- Le 3e Homme de Caron
- 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
La Nuit de L'Homme Le ParfumYves Saint LaurentLe 3e Homme de CaronCaronWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.25/ 5 · 3,372 votes
Have 74%Had 26%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 hate49%Love
37%Like
6%Ok
8%Dislike
1%Hate
3,372 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
Category winners
LongevityLe 3e Homme de Caron
SillageLe 3e Homme de Caron
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerLe 3e Homme de CaronBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfresh spicy100%
fruity92%
sweet84%
aromatic77%
lavender69%
woody61%
aromatic100%
citrus91%
earthy83%
lavender74%
mossy65%
woody56%
Scent match35%Some overlap · both aromatic, lavender and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
PepperAniseBergamot
Heart
Fruity NotesLavenderFrench labdanum
Base
VanillePatchouliVetyver
Top15-30 mins
LavenderAmalfi LemonBergamotAniseRosemary
Heart2-4 hrs
CorianderCarnationGeraniumJasmineRose
Base6-8+ hrs
oak mossVetyverVanillaCedarTonka BeanPatchouliMusk
InformationalShared notesAnise, Bergamot, Lavender and Patchouli. 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 seasonSpring53
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter80
Day100
Night53
Category winnerLe 3e Homme de CaronMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#1,038
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews204
Overall rank#458
PerfumerAkiko Kamei, Francoise Caron
Launched—
Reviews202
Category winnerLe 3e Homme de CaronHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotYves Saint Laurent La Nuit de L'Homme Le Parfum is a dark, smooth evening fragrance that swaps the bright cardamom of the original for sharp black pepper, sweet star anise, and ripe dark fruits. It settles into a warm base of French labdanum, earthy patchouli, and comforting vanilla. Built for close encounters, date n…
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, La Nuit de L'Homme Le Parfum or Le 3e Homme de Caron?
Le 3e Homme de Caron takes 7 of 7 categories. La Nuit de L'Homme Le Parfum is rated 4.25/5 from 3,372 votes; Le 3e Homme de Caron is rated 4.33/5 from 1,217 votes. Choose La Nuit de L'Homme Le Parfum for a fresh spicy and fruity character. Best in winter. Choose Le 3e Homme de Caron for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, La Nuit de L'Homme Le Parfum or Le 3e Homme de Caron?
Le 3e Homme de Caron lasts longest (Le 3e Homme de Caron 71/100, La Nuit de L'Homme Le Parfum 67/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, La Nuit de L'Homme Le Parfum or Le 3e Homme de Caron?
Le 3e Homme de Caron projects furthest (Le 3e Homme de Caron 60/100, La Nuit de L'Homme Le Parfum 55/100), based on community performance votes.
Do La Nuit de L'Homme Le Parfum and Le 3e Homme de Caron smell similar?
Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, lavender and woody accords. Common notes include Anise, Bergamot, Lavender and Patchouli.
Is La Nuit de L'Homme Le Parfum or Le 3e Homme de Caron better for summer or winter?
For summer, La Nuit de L'Homme Le Parfum is the stronger pick. For winter, La Nuit de L'Homme Le Parfum is the stronger pick. Le 3e Homme de Caron suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in La Nuit de L'Homme Le Parfum and Le 3e Homme de Caron?
La Nuit de L'Homme Le Parfum has top notes of Pepper, Anise and Bergamot, heart notes of Fruity Notes, Lavender and French labdanum, a base of Vanille, Patchouli and Vetyver. 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.
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