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Le 3e Homme de Caron Eau de Parfum bottle Le 3e Homme de Caron EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
M Gender M
1985 Year 1972
££ Price Tier £
Masculin Eau de Parfum bottle Masculin EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Le 3e Homme de Caron EDP
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 - Masculin EDP
A lost treasure from the past, Bourjois Masculin is sorely missed by those who remember its sophisticated, classic aroma. It's often compared to some of the greats, so if you ever find a bottle, snap it up.
Favourite

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Le 3e Homme de Caron EDP
Masculin EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Lavender 27% vs 35%
Lemon 23% vs 20%
Bergamot 20% vs 20%
Only in Le 3e Homme de Caron
Anise 15% Rosemary 14%
Only in Masculin
Coriander 25%
Shared Notes
Geranium 18% vs 42%
Carnation 18% vs 57%
Only in Le 3e Homme de Caron
Coriander 27% Jasmine 18% Rose 17%
Shared Notes
Oakmoss 22% vs 23%
Tonka Bean 12% vs 15%
Musk 11% vs 31%

Accords

Le 3e Homme de Caron Masculin
100%
Aromatic
100%
Musky
88%
Floral
81%
76%
Citrus
67%
Lavender
74%
Leather
74%
58%
Fresh Spicy
72%
68%
Earthy
67%
Mossy
58%
64%
Woody
Animalic
61%
Powdery
58%
47%
Herbal
Aromatic shared
100%
100%
88%
81%
76%
Lavender shared
67%
74%
74%
Fresh Spicy shared
58%
72%
68%
Mossy shared
67%
58%
64%
61%
58%
47%

Performance

Le 3e Homme de Caron Masculin
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Light

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.

Masculin

Seasons

Best For:
Spring

A spring fragrance - light, bright, made for the warmer turn of the year.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

Its rich, classic chypre structure and leathery-musky base make it too substantial for athletic wear but perfect for formal and evening events. The aromatic and floral elements allow for a moderate presence in office or casual settings.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
83%
Key Similarities

Both lean aromatic, lavender, mossy

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Le 3e Homme de Caron EDP
Masculin EDP
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