Fragrance comparison

Le 3e Homme de Caron vs Knize Forest

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 1,462 ratings analysed

5 wins

Le 3e Homme de Caron

Caron

4.331,217 votes

Rank #668 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

Knize Forest

Knize

3.81245 votes

Rank #6,040 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 longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Knize Forest
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring.

Le 3e Homme de Caron5/7

Knize Forest2/7

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: Knize Forest
Versatility: Knize Forest
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

Knize ForestKnize

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 1,217 votes

Have 78%Had 22%Want 0%

3.81/ 5 · 245 votes

Have 72%Had 28%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

40%Love

40%Like

5%Ok

15%Dislike

1%Hate

101 votes

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

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityLe 3e Homme de Caron

SillageLe 3e Homme de Caron

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value66

¤ Price value67

Category winnerKnize ForestBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus91%

earthy83%

lavender74%

mossy65%

woody56%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy88%

citrus77%

woody65%

herbal53%

green42%

Scent match49%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

OrangeLavenderBergamotPetitgrainAmalfi Lemon

Heart

BasilOreganoSagePalisander RosewoodCarnationGeraniumRosemary

Base

oak mossVetiverSandalwoodMuskAmberFrench labdanumPatchouli

InformationalShared notesLavender, Amalfi Lemon, Bergamot and Rosemary. 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

Summer60

Fall0

Winter37

Day–

Night–

Category winnerKnize ForestMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men82

Unisex17

Women1

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

Men83

Unisex17

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#668

PerfumerAkiko Kamei, Francoise Caron

Launched—

Reviews202

Overall rank#6,040

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews48

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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Knize Forest is a masculine aromatic fougere that feels like a quiet walk through Irish woodlands. It opens with bright citrus notes, including bergamot and lemon, before settling into a complex herbal heart of basil, sage, and oregano. The base grounds the composition with oak moss and earthy vetiver, perfect for coo…

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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 Knize Forest?

Le 3e Homme de Caron takes 5 of 7 categories. Le 3e Homme de Caron is rated 4.33/5 from 1,217 votes; Knize Forest is rated 3.81/5 from 245 votes. 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. Choose Knize Forest for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring.

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

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

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

Projection is very close: Le 3e Homme de Caron 60/100, Knize Forest 58/100 for sillage.

Do Le 3e Homme de Caron and Knize Forest smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Lavender, Amalfi Lemon, Bergamot and Rosemary.

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

For summer, Knize Forest 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 Knize Forest?

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. Knize Forest has top notes of Orange, Lavender, Bergamot and Petitgrain, heart notes of Basil, Oregano, Sage and Palisander Rosewood, a base of oak moss, Vetiver, Sandalwood and Musk.