Fragrance comparison

Le 3e Homme de Caron vs Confidant Attar

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 1,227 ratings analysed

4 wins

Le 3e Homme de Caron

Caron

4.331,217 votes

Rank #668 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

Confidant Attar

Tabacora Parfums

3.7010 votes

Rank #40,065 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Le 3e Homme de Caron takes 4 of 5 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.
Confidant Attar
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Le 3e Homme de Caron4/5

Confidant Attar1/5

Ratings & consensus: Le 3e Homme de Caron
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Le 3e Homme de Caron
Sillage & projection: Confidant Attar
Value for money: Le 3e Homme de Caron
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

Le 3e Homme de CaronCaron

Confidant AttarTabacora Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 1,217 votes

Have 78%Had 22%Want 0%

3.70/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 22%Had 17%Want 61%

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

30%Love

40%Like

10%Ok

10%Dislike

10%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityLe 3e Homme de Caron

SillageConfidant Attar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value66

¤ Price value33

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%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

citrus77%

powdery69%

vanilla61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both aromatic, citrus 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

Top

OrangeAniseCorianderBergamot

Heart

ClovesCinnamonCarnationGeranium

Base

SandalwoodPatchouliVanillaMuskTonka BeanCedarAmber

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Anise, Coriander and Carnation. 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

Winter80

Day100

Night53

Spring100

Summer67

Fall100

Winter33

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men82

Unisex17

Women1

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

Men20

Unisex60

Women20

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#668

PerfumerAkiko Kamei, Francoise Caron

Launched—

Reviews202

Overall rank#40,065

PerfumerChristian Carbonnel

Launched—

Reviews3

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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Confidant Attar by Tabacora Parfums is a dense, warm spicy oriental that prioritizes texture over sweetness. It opens with a sharp burst of bitter orange and anise before settling into a heart defined by cloves and cinnamon. The base of sandalwood and vanilla provides a creamy, sophisticated finish that feels refined …

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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 Confidant Attar?

Le 3e Homme de Caron takes 4 of 5 categories. Le 3e Homme de Caron is rated 4.33/5 from 1,217 votes; Confidant Attar is rated 3.70/5 from 10 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 Confidant Attar for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Le 3e Homme de Caron or Confidant Attar?

Le 3e Homme de Caron lasts longest (Le 3e Homme de Caron 71/100, Confidant Attar 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Le 3e Homme de Caron or Confidant Attar?

Confidant Attar projects furthest (Confidant Attar 64/100, Le 3e Homme de Caron 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Le 3e Homme de Caron and Confidant Attar smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Anise, Coriander and Carnation.

Is Le 3e Homme de Caron or Confidant Attar better for summer or winter?

Le 3e Homme de Caron suits daytime wear; Confidant Attar suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Le 3e Homme de Caron and Confidant Attar?

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. Confidant Attar has top notes of Orange, Anise, Coriander and Bergamot, heart notes of Cloves, Cinnamon, Carnation and Geranium, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Vanilla and Musk.