Fragrance comparison

Pour Un Homme de Caron Le Soir vs The Mauve

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 300 ratings analysed

5 wins

Pour Un Homme de Caron Le Soir

Caron

4.29275 votes

Rank #2,671 WoodyVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

The Mauve

The Sum

4.0425 votes

Rank #49,845 LavenderWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pour Un Homme de Caron Le Soir takes 5 of 6 categories.

Pour Un Homme de Caron Le Soir
Choose it for a woody and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
The Mauve
Choose it for a lavender and woody character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Pour Un Homme de Caron Le Soir5/6

The Mauve1/6

Ratings & consensus: Pour Un Homme de Caron Le Soir
Community sentiment: Pour Un Homme de Caron Le Soir
Longevity: Pour Un Homme de Caron Le Soir
Sillage & projection: Pour Un Homme de Caron Le Soir
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: The Mauve
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Pour Un Homme de Caron Le Soir

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Pour Un Homme de Caron Le SoirCaron

The MauveThe Sum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.29/ 5 · 275 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

4.04/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 42%Had 11%Want 47%

Category winnerPour Un Homme de Caron Le SoirRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

52%Love

33%Like

9%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

275 votes

28%Love

56%Like

8%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

25 votes

Category winnerPour Un Homme de Caron Le SoirMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityPour Un Homme de Caron Le Soir

SillagePour Un Homme de Caron Le Soir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value59

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

vanilla92%

amber84%

lavender77%

aromatic69%

iris61%

lavender100%

woody88%

aromatic77%

green65%

fresh spicy53%

fresh42%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both woody, lavender and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

LavenderOrrisOakVanillaIncenseTonka BeanCypressAmbroxanViolet Leaf

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

LavenderTea LeafOak

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesLavender and Oak. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring78

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer71

Fall86

Winter71

Day100

Night44

Category winnerThe MauveMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men82

Unisex16

Women2

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,671

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews60

Overall rank#49,845

PerfumerJosh Meyer

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerPour Un Homme de Caron Le SoirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Pour Un Homme de Caron Le Soir takes the iconic 1934 lavender heritage into dark evening territory. In the opening, sharp French lavender pairs with powdery orris and a green touch of violet leaf. As it settles, dry oak wood from recycled cognac barrels cuts through warm vanilla and tonka bean. It stays dense yet coz…

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The Mauve opens with a sharp burst of herbal lavender backed by bitter tea leaf. As the initial spray settles, dry oakwood emerges underneath the aromatic top notes, giving the composition a grounded, mossy structure. It wears best on cool, overcast spring mornings or in quiet office environments where loud projection…

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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, Pour Un Homme de Caron Le Soir or The Mauve?

Pour Un Homme de Caron Le Soir takes 5 of 6 categories. Pour Un Homme de Caron Le Soir is rated 4.29/5 from 275 votes; The Mauve is rated 4.04/5 from 25 votes. Choose Pour Un Homme de Caron Le Soir for a woody and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose The Mauve for a lavender and woody character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Pour Un Homme de Caron Le Soir or The Mauve?

Pour Un Homme de Caron Le Soir lasts longest (Pour Un Homme de Caron Le Soir 68/100, The Mauve 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Pour Un Homme de Caron Le Soir or The Mauve?

Pour Un Homme de Caron Le Soir projects furthest (Pour Un Homme de Caron Le Soir 53/100, The Mauve 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Pour Un Homme de Caron Le Soir and The Mauve smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, lavender and aromatic accords. Common notes include Lavender and Oak.

Is Pour Un Homme de Caron Le Soir or The Mauve better for summer or winter?

For summer, The Mauve is the stronger pick. For winter, Pour Un Homme de Caron Le Soir is the stronger pick. The Mauve suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.