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Le 3e Homme de Caron Eau de Parfum bottle Le 3e Homme de Caron EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
M Gender U
1985 Year 2022
££ Price Tier £££££
Manhattan Eau de Parfum bottle Manhattan 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 - Manhattan EDP
Roja Manhattan is a divisive blend, loved for its sophisticated tobacco-vanilla warmth but criticised for its weak performance and high price tag. For some, it's a masterpiece; for others, it's just an overpriced candle.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

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

Notes

Shared Notes
Lavender 27% vs 38%
Bergamot 20% vs 29%
Only in Le 3e Homme de Caron
Lemon 24% Anise 15% Rosemary 14%
Only in Manhattan
Basil 32%
Shared Notes
Jasmine 17% vs 16%
Rose 17% vs 18%
Shared Notes
Oakmoss 22% vs 6%
Vetiver 16% vs 6%
Vanilla 12% vs 11%
Cedar 12% vs 6%
Patchouli 12% vs 6%
Musk 11% vs 6%

Accords

Le 3e Homme de Caron Manhattan
100%
Aromatic
75%
Vanilla
100%
64%
Woody
82%
Sweet
81%
Tobacco
78%
76%
Citrus
Powdery
71%
68%
Earthy
67%
Lavender
67%
Mossy
58%
Fresh Spicy
62%
Coconut
58%
Cinnamon
57%
47%
Herbal
Aromatic shared
100%
75%
100%
Woody shared
64%
82%
81%
78%
76%
71%
68%
67%
67%
Fresh Spicy shared
58%
62%
58%
57%
47%

Performance

Le 3e Homme de Caron Manhattan
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.

Manhattan

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

Despite its dominant warm and spicy accords, many find Manhattan to be a surprisingly soft and subtle scent, making it suitable for office wear if applied lightly. Its luxurious and elegant profile, with emphasis on tobacco-vanilla, makes it ideal for evening and cooler weather occasions, particularly dates and formal events. However, its 'cozy' and sometimes 'candle-like' nature might not suit all formal settings, and its minimal sillage pushes it away from typical 'date night bombs'.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
86%
Key Similarities

Both lean aromatic, woody, fresh spicy

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Le 3e Homme de Caron EDP
Manhattan EDP
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