Fragrance comparison

Le 3e Homme de Caron vs Mediterraneum

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 1,263 ratings analysed

5 wins

Le 3e Homme de Caron

Caron

4.331,217 votes

Rank #668 AromaticCitrus

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45%scent match

Some overlap

Mediterraneum

Proteo Profumi

4.3546 votes

Rank #11,296 AmberWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Le 3e Homme de Caron takes 5 of 8 categories.

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

Le 3e Homme de Caron5/8

Mediterraneum3/8

Ratings & consensus: Le 3e Homme de Caron
Community sentiment: Mediterraneum
Longevity: Le 3e Homme de Caron
Sillage & projection: Le 3e Homme de Caron
Value for money: Mediterraneum
Versatility: Mediterraneum
Note pyramid (duration): Le 3e Homme de Caron
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

MediterraneumProteo Profumi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 1,217 votes

Have 78%Had 22%Want 0%

4.35/ 5 · 46 votes

Have 58%Had 11%Want 31%

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

52%Love

37%Like

4%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

46 votes

Category winnerMediterraneumMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityLe 3e Homme de Caron

SillageLe 3e Homme de Caron

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value66

¤ Price value77

Category winnerMediterraneumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus91%

earthy83%

lavender74%

mossy65%

woody56%

amber100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

warm spicy77%

citrus69%

vanilla61%

Scent match45%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

Top15-30 mins

Mandarin OrangeTarragonLavenderAldehydesBergamotAmalfi Lemon

Heart2-4 hrs

JasmineCinnamonRoseFirFernCarnationGeranium

Base6-8+ hrs

SandalwoodPatchouliFrench labdanumBenzoinTonka BeanStyraxVanilleoak moss

Category winnerLe 3e Homme de CaronLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter80

Day100

Night53

Spring82

Summer71

Fall100

Winter53

Day100

Night85

Category winnerMediterraneumMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men82

Unisex17

Women1

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

Men89

Unisex11

Women0

Casual 33%Work 28%Date 26%Party 13%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#668

PerfumerAkiko Kamei, Francoise Caron

Launched—

Reviews202

Overall rank#11,296

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

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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Mediterraneum by Proteo Profumi surprises anyone expecting a breezy coastal aquatic. Released in 1993, this composition leans into a rich, amber-laced fougere style that feels grounded, warm, and distinctly retro. The opening bursts with fizzy aldehydes, sharp bergamot, and sweet mandarin orange, cutting through the a…

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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 Mediterraneum?

Le 3e Homme de Caron takes 5 of 8 categories. Le 3e Homme de Caron is rated 4.33/5 from 1,217 votes; Mediterraneum is rated 4.35/5 from 46 votes. Choose Le 3e Homme de Caron for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Mediterraneum for a amber and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

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

Le 3e Homme de Caron lasts longest (Le 3e Homme de Caron 71/100, Mediterraneum 67/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Le 3e Homme de Caron projects furthest (Le 3e Homme de Caron 60/100, Mediterraneum 54/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Lavender, Amalfi Lemon, Bergamot and Carnation.

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

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

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

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. Mediterraneum has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Tarragon, Lavender and Aldehydes, heart notes of Jasmine, Cinnamon, Rose and Fir, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, French labdanum and Benzoin.