Fragrance comparison

Le 3e Homme de Caron vs Boss Sport

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 1,373 ratings analysed

4 wins

Le 3e Homme de Caron

Caron

4.331,217 votes

Rank #668 AromaticCitrus

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50%scent match

Some overlap

Boss Sport

Hugo Boss

4.31156 votes

Rank #4,387 AromaticFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Le 3e Homme de Caron takes 4 of 8 categories.

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

Le 3e Homme de Caron4/8

Boss Sport3/8

Ratings & consensus: Le 3e Homme de Caron
Community sentiment: Boss Sport
Longevity: Le 3e Homme de Caron
Sillage & projection: Boss Sport
Value for money: Le 3e Homme de Caron
Versatility: Boss Sport
Note pyramid (duration): Tie
Fragranxe ranking: Le 3e Homme de Caron

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Le 3e Homme de CaronCaron

Boss SportHugo Boss

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 1,217 votes

Have 78%Had 22%Want 0%

4.31/ 5 · 156 votes

Have 37%Had 32%Want 31%

Category winnerLe 3e Homme de CaronRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

53%Love

35%Like

3%Ok

8%Dislike

1%Hate

1,217 votes

51%Love

37%Like

6%Ok

6%Dislike

1%Hate

156 votes

Category winnerBoss SportMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityLe 3e Homme de Caron

SillageBoss Sport

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value66

¤ Price value52

Category winnerLe 3e Homme de CaronBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus91%

earthy83%

lavender74%

mossy65%

woody56%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

herbal77%

floral69%

earthy61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both aromatic, earthy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

LavenderAmalfi LemonBergamotAniseRosemary

Heart2-4 hrs

CorianderCarnationGeraniumJasmineRose

Base6-8+ hrs

oak mossVetyverVanillaCedarTonka BeanPatchouliMusk

Top15-30 mins

MarigoldLavenderArtemisiaJuniperBergamotAmalfi LemonMandarin Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

TarragonCarnationGeraniumClary SageRoseNutmegJasmineLily

Base6-8+ hrs

oak mossPatchouliVetyverMuskVirginia CedarSandalwoodTonka BeanAmber

Category winnerTieSame dry-down length

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter80

Day100

Night53

Spring100

Summer85

Fall0

Winter33

Day100

Night41

Category winnerBoss SportMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men82

Unisex17

Women1

Work 36%Casual 32%Date 24%Party 8%

Men98

Unisex2

Women0

Casual 42%Work 34%Date 13%Party 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#668

PerfumerAkiko Kamei, Francoise Caron

Launched—

Reviews202

Overall rank#4,387

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews30

Category winnerLe 3e Homme de CaronHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Boss Sport by Hugo Boss smells like walking across a dew-covered lawn on a crisp spring morning. Unlike modern gym colognes that rely on sweet melon or synthetic ocean breezes, this 1987 release is a pure green aromatic fougere. It opens with a sharp burst of bitter marigold, crushed artemisia, and tart lemon before s…

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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, Le 3e Homme de Caron or Boss Sport?

Le 3e Homme de Caron takes 4 of 8 categories. Le 3e Homme de Caron is rated 4.33/5 from 1,217 votes; Boss Sport is rated 4.31/5 from 156 votes. Choose Le 3e Homme de Caron for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Boss Sport for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Le 3e Homme de Caron or Boss Sport?

They last about the same: Le 3e Homme de Caron 71/100, Boss Sport 69/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Le 3e Homme de Caron or Boss Sport?

Projection is very close: Boss Sport 61/100, Le 3e Homme de Caron 60/100 for sillage.

Do Le 3e Homme de Caron and Boss Sport smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, earthy and woody accords. Common notes include Lavender, Amalfi Lemon, Bergamot and Carnation.

Is Le 3e Homme de Caron or Boss Sport better for summer or winter?

For summer, Boss Sport is the stronger pick. For winter, Le 3e Homme de Caron is the stronger pick. Le 3e Homme de Caron suits daytime wear; Boss Sport suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Le 3e Homme de Caron and Boss Sport?

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. Boss Sport has top notes of Marigold, Lavender, Artemisia and Juniper, heart notes of Tarragon, Carnation, Geranium and Clary Sage, a base of oak moss, Patchouli, Vetyver and Musk.