Fragrance comparison

Le 3e Homme de Caron vs Lonestar

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 1,225 ratings analysed

Le 3e Homme de Caron

Caron

4.331,217 votes

Rank #668 AromaticCitrus

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40%scent match

Some overlap

Lonestar

Juvena

4.628 votes

Rank #30,589 AmberWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Le 3e Homme de Caron
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Lonestar
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Le 3e Homme de Caron2/4

Lonestar2/4

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

LonestarJuvena

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 1,217 votes

Have 78%Had 22%Want 0%

4.62/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 15%Had 8%Want 77%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

88%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate91

Category winners

LongevityLonestar

SillageLe 3e Homme de Caron

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value66

¤ Price value75

Category winnerLonestarBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus91%

earthy83%

lavender74%

mossy65%

woody56%

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

musky77%

aromatic69%

earthy61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and earthy

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

Green NotesBasilCypressBergamotAmalfi Lemon

Heart

VetiverCarnationJasminePatchouliVirginia CedarGeranium

Base

Muskoak mossOlibanumBenzoinCastoreumFrench labdanumAmberLeather

InformationalShared notesAmalfi Lemon, Bergamot, Carnation and Geranium. 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

Fall100

Winter100

Day75

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men82

Unisex17

Women1

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

Men100

Unisex0

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#30,589

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

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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Lonestar by Juvena is an oriental fougere that balances herbal top notes with a warm, resinous undercurrent. Cypress and basil introduce a dry greenness, while castoreum and leather ground the blend in a masculine, retro style. It suits collectors seeking a clean yet animalic contrast.

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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 Lonestar?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Le 3e Homme de Caron is rated 4.33/5 from 1,217 votes; Lonestar is rated 4.62/5 from 8 votes. Choose Le 3e Homme de Caron for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Lonestar for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

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

Lonestar lasts longest (Lonestar 76/100, Le 3e Homme de Caron 71/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Le 3e Homme de Caron projects furthest (Le 3e Homme de Caron 60/100, Lonestar 50/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and earthy accords. Common notes include Amalfi Lemon, Bergamot, Carnation and Geranium.

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

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

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

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. Lonestar has top notes of Green Notes, Basil, Cypress and Bergamot, heart notes of Vetiver, Carnation, Jasmine and Patchouli, a base of Musk, oak moss, Olibanum and Benzoin.