Fragrance comparison

Le 3e Homme de Caron vs Tsar

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 3,032 ratings analysed

4 wins

Le 3e Homme de Caron

Caron

4.331,217 votes

Rank #668 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

Tsar

Van Cleef & Arpels

4.191,815 votes

Rank #715 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Le 3e Homme de Caron takes 4 of 8 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.
Tsar
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Le 3e Homme de Caron4/8

Tsar3/8

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

TsarVan Cleef & Arpels

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 1,217 votes

Have 78%Had 22%Want 0%

4.19/ 5 · 1,815 votes

Have 63%Had 38%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

45%Love

41%Like

3%Ok

11%Dislike

1%Hate

1,815 votes

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

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityTsar

SillageTsar

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%

woody90%

fresh spicy80%

green70%

earthy60%

mossy50%

Scent match53%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

Top20-30 mins

Green NotesLavenderArtemisiaRosemaryBergamotCorianderCinnamonNeroli

Heart2-4 hrs

Pine TreeJuniper BerriesCarnationTarragonGeraniumCarawayJasmineRose

Base6-8+ hrs

OakmossLeatherCedarPatchouliVetiverSandalwoodMuskAmber

Category winnerTieSame dry-down length

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter80

Day100

Night53

Spring91

Summer51

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night53

Category winnerTsarMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men82

Unisex17

Women1

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

Men94

Unisex5

Women1

Work 40%Casual 33%Date 18%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#668

PerfumerAkiko Kamei, Francoise Caron

Launched—

Reviews202

Overall rank#715

PerfumerPhilippe Bousseton

Launched—

Reviews204

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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Van Cleef & Arpels Tsar is a quintessential green aromatic cologne that captures the crisp air of a dense pine forest. It opens with an invigorating rush of cool lavender, bitter artemisia, and crushed rosemary, creating the sensation of walking through morning woodland dew. As the scent settles, aromatic juniper berr…

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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 Tsar?

Le 3e Homme de Caron takes 4 of 8 categories. Le 3e Homme de Caron is rated 4.33/5 from 1,217 votes; Tsar is rated 4.19/5 from 1,815 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 Tsar for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, daytime wear.

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

They last about the same: Tsar 72/100, Le 3e Homme de Caron 71/100 for longevity in community votes.

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

Projection is very close: Tsar 62/100, Le 3e Homme de Caron 60/100 for sillage.

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

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and earthy accords. Common notes include Lavender, Bergamot, Rosemary and Coriander.

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

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

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

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. Tsar has top notes of Green Notes, Lavender, Artemisia and Rosemary, heart notes of Pine Tree, Juniper Berries, Carnation and Tarragon, a base of Oakmoss, Leather, Cedar and Patchouli.