Fragrance comparison

Le 3e Homme de Caron vs Versailles

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 1,222 ratings analysed

Le 3e Homme de Caron

Caron

4.331,217 votes

Rank #668 AromaticCitrus

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27%scent match

Clearly different

2 wins

Versailles

Julian Rouas

3.005 votes

Rank #59,743 MuskyWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Versailles takes 2 of 3 categories.

Le 3e Homme de Caron
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Versailles
Choose it for a musky and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, day or night wear.

Le 3e Homme de Caron1/3

Versailles2/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Versailles
Sillage & projection: Versailles
Value for money: Not scored
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

VersaillesJulian Rouas

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 1,217 votes

Have 78%Had 22%Want 0%

3.00/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%

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

20%Love

20%Like

0%Ok

60%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityVersailles

SillageVersailles

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value66

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus91%

earthy83%

lavender74%

mossy65%

woody56%

musky91%

woody83%

powdery65%

aromatic56%

Scent match27%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

LavenderMusk

Heart

Woodsy Notes

Base

Green NotesVetyverHolly

InformationalShared notesLavender, Vetyver and Musk. 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

Spring0

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men82

Unisex17

Women1

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

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#668

PerfumerAkiko Kamei, Francoise Caron

Launched—

Reviews202

Overall rank#59,743

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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Versailles by Julian Rouas centers on a sharp, aromatic blend of lavender and musk that quickly transitions into a dry, woodsy heart. Finished with a ginger-spiked base, this fragrance offers a clean, professional profile tailored for those who prefer traditional, no-nonsense scents during spring daytime activities. I…

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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 Versailles?

Versailles takes 2 of 3 categories. Le 3e Homme de Caron is rated 4.33/5 from 1,217 votes; Versailles is rated 3.00/5 from 5 votes. Choose Le 3e Homme de Caron for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Versailles for a musky and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, day or night wear.

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

Versailles lasts longest (Versailles 80/100, Le 3e Homme de Caron 71/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Versailles projects furthest (Versailles 75/100, Le 3e Homme de Caron 60/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Lavender, Vetyver and Musk.

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

Le 3e Homme de Caron suits daytime wear; Versailles suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

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

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. Versailles has top notes of Lavender and Musk, heart notes of Woodsy Notes, a base of Green Notes, Vetyver and Holly.