Fragrance comparison

Le 3e Homme de Caron vs Knize Ten

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 3,219 ratings analysed

Le 3e Homme de Caron

Caron

4.331,217 votes

Rank #668 AromaticCitrus

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33%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Knize Ten

Knize

4.072,002 votes

Rank #224 LeatherWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Knize Ten takes 4 of 7 categories.

Le 3e Homme de Caron
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Knize Ten
Choose it for a leather and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Le 3e Homme de Caron3/7

Knize Ten4/7

Ratings & consensus: Le 3e Homme de Caron
Community sentiment: Le 3e Homme de Caron
Longevity: Knize Ten
Sillage & projection: Knize Ten
Value for money: Knize Ten
Versatility: Le 3e Homme de Caron
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Knize Ten

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Le 3e Homme de CaronCaron

Knize TenKnize

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 1,217 votes

Have 78%Had 22%Want 0%

4.07/ 5 · 2,002 votes

Have 80%Had 20%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

51%Love

31%Like

4%Ok

12%Dislike

1%Hate

1,204 votes

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

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityKnize Ten

SillageKnize Ten

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value66

¤ Price value74

Category winnerKnize TenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus91%

earthy83%

lavender74%

mossy65%

woody56%

leather100%

woody92%

animalic84%

warm spicy77%

aromatic69%

smoky61%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both aromatic 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

GeraniumRosemaryBergamotOrangePetitgrainAmalfi Lemon

Heart

CarnationPatchouliSandalwoodOrrisTincture of RoseVirginia CedarCinnamonOrange Blossom

Base

LeatherCastoreumoak mossAmberMuskVanilla

InformationalShared notesAmalfi Lemon, Bergamot, Rosemary 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

Spring43

Summer17

Fall0

Winter100

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%

Men77

Unisex20

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#668

PerfumerAkiko Kamei, Francoise Caron

Launched—

Reviews202

Overall rank#224

PerfumerFrancois Coty, Vincent Roubert

Launched—

Reviews257

Category winnerKnize TenHigher 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 Ten is a historical leather fragrance from the 1920s that defines the rugged, masculine aesthetic. It opens with a sharp, industrial burst of petitgrain and lemon before settling into a deep, animalic base of castoreum and dry leather. This is a scent for the dedicated enthusiast who appreciates uncompromising, …

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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 Ten?

Knize Ten takes 4 of 7 categories. Le 3e Homme de Caron is rated 4.33/5 from 1,217 votes; Knize Ten is rated 4.07/5 from 2,002 votes. Choose Le 3e Homme de Caron for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Knize Ten for a leather and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

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

Knize Ten lasts longest (Knize Ten 82/100, Le 3e Homme de Caron 71/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Knize Ten projects furthest (Knize Ten 72/100, Le 3e Homme de Caron 60/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Amalfi Lemon, Bergamot, Rosemary and Carnation.

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

For summer, Knize Ten is the stronger pick. For winter, Knize Ten 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 Ten?

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 Ten has top notes of Geranium, Rosemary, Bergamot and Orange, heart notes of Carnation, Patchouli, Sandalwood and Orris, a base of Leather, Castoreum, oak moss and Amber.