Le 3e Homme de Caron Eau de Parfum bottle Le 3e Homme de Caron
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
1985 Year 1984
££ Price Tier ££
Dunhill Edition Eau de Parfum bottle Dunhill Edition

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Le 3e Homme de Caron
This one's a proper grower. Give Le 3e Homme some time past its initial blast and you'll find a sophisticated, unique scent that's loved by many, even if a few find it a bit too 'classic' or challenging at first.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Dunhill Edition
This 80s fougère was once a timeless classic, evoking sophisticated masculinity, but sadly, its modern iterations are watered down. The original was a masterpiece; current versions are a pale imitation, leaving many yearning for its former glory.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 14% 14%
Floral 23% 24%
Fruity 1% 1%
Green 14% 17%
Sweet 15% 12%
Warm 13% 13%
Woody 11% 17%
Earthy 13% 12%
Animalic 4% 1%
Fresh 19% 23%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Le 3e Homme de Caron EdP
Dunhill Edition EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Lavender 27% vs 21%
Lemon 23% vs 26%
Bergamot 20% vs 22%
Only in Le 3e Homme de Caron
Anise 15% Rosemary 14%
Only in Dunhill Edition
Nutmeg 29%
Shared Notes
Geranium 18% vs 16%
Carnation 18% vs 17%
Jasmine 17% vs 16%
Shared Notes
Oakmoss 22% vs 18%
Vetiver 16% vs 20%
Cedar 12% vs 16%
Tonka Bean 12% vs 11%
Only in Le 3e Homme de Caron
Vanilla 12% Patchouli 12% Musk 12%
Only in Dunhill Edition
Fir Resin 21% Amber 12%

Accords

Le 3e Homme de Caron Dunhill Edition
100%
Aromatic
100%
58%
Fresh Spicy
92%
64%
Woody
85%
76%
Citrus
68%
68%
Earthy
56%
67%
Lavender
44%
67%
Mossy
48%
Floral
52%
Fresh
52%
47%
Herbal
Aromatic shared
100%
100%
Fresh Spicy shared
58%
92%
Woody shared
64%
85%
Citrus shared
76%
68%
Earthy shared
68%
56%
Lavender shared
67%
44%
Mossy shared
67%
48%
52%
52%
47%

Performance

Le 3e Homme de Caron Dunhill Edition
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Le 3e Homme de Caron

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

Its sophisticated aromatic and chypre accords, coupled with a moderate sillage, make it suitable for office and formal wear, leaning towards dressier occasions. While some find it versatile enough for daily use, its depth and classic character suit more deliberate settings.

Dunhill Edition

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Formal

Its moderate projection and clean, classic profile make it highly suitable for the office or casual wear, avoiding overt intrusiveness. However, the reported weakness of modern formulations means it might struggle to make an impact in louder, more formal settings.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
95%
Olfactory
97%
Notes
90%
Accord
85%
Key Similarities

Both share Aromatic, Citrus, Earthy accords and Lavender, Jasmine notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

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Le 3e Homme de Caron
Dunhill Edition
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