Fragrance comparison

Nero Man vs Le 3e Homme de Caron

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 1,224 ratings analysed

Nero Man

Kappa

3.297 votes

Rank #56,238 CitrusWoody

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59%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Le 3e Homme de Caron

Caron

4.331,217 votes

Rank #449 AromaticCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Le 3e Homme de Caron takes 3 of 4 categories.

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

Nero Man1/4

Le 3e Homme de Caron3/4

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

Nero ManKappa

Le 3e Homme de CaronCaron

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.29/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 38%Had 31%Want 31%

4.33/ 5 · 1,217 votes

Have 78%Had 22%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

57%Like

14%Ok

29%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

53%Love

35%Like

3%Ok

8%Dislike

1%Hate

1,217 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate57

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityLe 3e Homme de Caron

SillageLe 3e Homme de Caron

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value66

Category winnerNero ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

floral77%

fresh spicy69%

earthy61%

aromatic100%

citrus91%

earthy83%

lavender74%

mossy65%

woody56%

Scent match59%Closely related · both citrus, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

RosemaryBergamotAmalfi LemonLime

Heart

CorianderFreesiaCyclamen

Base

MuskPatchoulioak mossVirginia Cedar

Top15-30 mins

LavenderAmalfi LemonBergamotAniseRosemary

Heart2-4 hrs

CorianderCarnationGeraniumJasmineRose

Base6-8+ hrs

oak mossVetyverVanillaCedarTonka BeanPatchouliMusk

InformationalShared notesRosemary, Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon 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

Spring75

Summer100

Fall50

Winter0

Day100

Night20

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter80

Day100

Night53

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men82

Unisex17

Women1

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

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#56,238

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#449

PerfumerAkiko Kamei, Francoise Caron

Launched—

Reviews202

Category winnerLe 3e Homme de CaronHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Kappa Nero Man is a fresh, budget-friendly cologne designed for casual daily wear. Launched in 2010, the scent blends bracing citruses with a dry, mossy base. It suits active men looking for a clean, post-shower splash to wear during hot summer afternoons without overthinking.

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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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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, Nero Man or Le 3e Homme de Caron?

Le 3e Homme de Caron takes 3 of 4 categories. Nero Man is rated 3.29/5 from 7 votes; Le 3e Homme de Caron is rated 4.33/5 from 1,217 votes. Choose Nero Man for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Le 3e Homme de Caron for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

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

Le 3e Homme de Caron lasts longest (Le 3e Homme de Caron 71/100, Nero Man 60/100), based on community performance votes.

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

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

Do Nero Man and Le 3e Homme de Caron smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Rosemary, Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon and Coriander.

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

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

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

Nero Man has top notes of Rosemary, Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon and Lime, heart notes of Coriander, Freesia and Cyclamen, a base of Musk, Patchouli, oak moss and Virginia Cedar. 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.