Fragrance comparison

Le 3e Homme de Caron vs Jazz

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 2,891 ratings analysed

5 wins

Le 3e Homme de Caron

Caron

4.331,217 votes

Rank #668 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Jazz

Yves Saint Laurent

4.121,674 votes

Rank #1,127 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Le 3e Homme de Caron takes 5 of 7 categories.

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

Le 3e Homme de Caron5/7

Jazz1/7

Ratings & consensus: Le 3e Homme de Caron
Community sentiment: Le 3e Homme de Caron
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Jazz
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

Le 3e Homme de CaronCaron

JazzYves Saint Laurent

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 1,217 votes

Have 78%Had 22%Want 0%

4.12/ 5 · 1,674 votes

Have 48%Had 52%Want 0%

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

41%Love

44%Like

3%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

1,674 votes

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

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageJazz

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value66

¤ Price value48

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%

herbal84%

warm spicy77%

woody69%

lavender61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both aromatic, lavender 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

LavenderNutmegCorianderArtemisiaAniseBergamotBasilCinnamon

Heart

GeraniumCarnationJasmineIris

Base

OakmossLeatherTobaccoSandalwoodCedarMuskAmberTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesLavender, Bergamot, Anise and Coriander. 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter77

Day–

Night–

Category winnerLe 3e Homme de CaronMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men82

Unisex17

Women1

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

Men91

Unisex8

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#668

PerfumerAkiko Kamei, Francoise Caron

Launched—

Reviews202

Overall rank#1,127

PerfumerJean-Francois Latty

Launched—

Reviews163

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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Jazz by Yves Saint Laurent delivers an energizing blast of clean barbershop freshness anchored by traditional masculine woods. Sprayed on the skin, it opens with crisp herbal lavender, bright bergamot, and a lively kick of green basil and spicy coriander. As the brisk opening calms down, a spicy floral heart of gerani…

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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 Jazz?

Le 3e Homme de Caron takes 5 of 7 categories. Le 3e Homme de Caron is rated 4.33/5 from 1,217 votes; Jazz is rated 4.12/5 from 1,674 votes. Choose Le 3e Homme de Caron for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Jazz for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring.

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

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

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

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

Do Le 3e Homme de Caron and Jazz smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, lavender and woody accords. Common notes include Lavender, Bergamot, Anise and Coriander.

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

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

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

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. Jazz has top notes of Lavender, Nutmeg, Coriander and Artemisia, heart notes of Geranium, Carnation, Jasmine and Iris, a base of Oakmoss, Leather, Tobacco and Sandalwood.