Fragrance comparison

Le 3e Homme de Caron vs Wild Country

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 1,675 ratings analysed

5 wins

Le 3e Homme de Caron

Caron

4.331,217 votes

Rank #668 AromaticCitrus

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49%scent match

Some overlap

Wild Country

Avon · 1967

3.86458 votes

Rank #5,533 AromaticAmber

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Le 3e Homme de Caron takes 5 of 7 categories.

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

Le 3e Homme de Caron5/7

Wild Country2/7

Ratings & consensus: Le 3e Homme de Caron
Community sentiment: Le 3e Homme de Caron
Longevity: Le 3e Homme de Caron
Sillage & projection: Le 3e Homme de Caron
Value for money: Wild Country
Versatility: Wild Country
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

Wild CountryAvon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 1,217 votes

Have 78%Had 22%Want 0%

3.86/ 5 · 458 votes

Have 61%Had 26%Want 13%

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

24%Love

50%Like

20%Ok

4%Dislike

2%Hate

284 votes

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

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityLe 3e Homme de Caron

SillageLe 3e Homme de Caron

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value66

¤ Price value80

Category winnerWild CountryBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus91%

earthy83%

lavender74%

mossy65%

woody56%

aromatic100%

amber77%

woody69%

fresh spicy46%

lavender30%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and lavender

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

LavenderCorianderAniseBergamotLemonBasil

Heart

SandalwoodCarnationCedarHeliotropeGeranium

Base

MuskVanillaOakmossTonka BeanBenzoinAmber

InformationalShared notesLavender, Bergamot, Anise and Coriander. 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

Spring88

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerWild CountryMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men82

Unisex17

Women1

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

Men88

Unisex10

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#668

PerfumerAkiko Kamei, Francoise Caron

Launched—

Reviews202

Overall rank#5,533

PerfumerChristelle Laprade

Launched1967

Reviews38

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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Wild Country by Avon is an enduring aromatic fougere that has shaped men's grooming since 1967. It opens with sharp lavender and spicy coriander, settling into a powdery base of musk, vanilla, and tonka bean. This classic fragrance serves as a reliable, comforting choice for casual, everyday wear during the crisp, tra…

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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 Wild Country?

Le 3e Homme de Caron takes 5 of 7 categories. Le 3e Homme de Caron is rated 4.33/5 from 1,217 votes; Wild Country is rated 3.86/5 from 458 votes. Choose Le 3e Homme de Caron for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Wild Country for a aromatic and amber character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in winter.

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

Le 3e Homme de Caron lasts longest (Le 3e Homme de Caron 71/100, Wild Country 57/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Le 3e Homme de Caron projects furthest (Le 3e Homme de Caron 60/100, Wild Country 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Le 3e Homme de Caron and Wild Country smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and lavender accords. Common notes include Lavender, Bergamot, Anise and Coriander.

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

For summer, Le 3e Homme de Caron is the stronger pick. For winter, Wild Country 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 Wild Country?

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. Wild Country has top notes of Lavender, Coriander, Anise and Bergamot, heart notes of Sandalwood, Carnation, Cedar and Heliotrope, a base of Musk, Vanilla, Oakmoss and Tonka Bean.