Oceania Eau de Parfum bottle Oceania
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2019 Year 1985
£££££ Price Tier ££
Le 3e Homme de Caron Eau de Parfum bottle Le 3e Homme de Caron

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Oceania Eau de Parfum
Oceania is a supremely divisive one, praised by some as a fizzy, high-quality citrus masterpiece perfect for summer, while others label it an overpriced, generic cleaner or baby wipe scent. It’s either a freshie triumph or a total rip-off - there’s no middle ground here.
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Our Verdict - Le 3e Homme de Caron Eau de Parfum
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

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 19% 14%
Floral 30% 23%
Fruity 3% 1%
Green 16% 14%
Sweet 16% 15%
Warm 5% 13%
Woody 12% 11%
Earthy 8% 13%
Animalic 5% 4%
Fresh 21% 19%

Mood

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

Notes

Shared Notes
Lavender 14% vs 27%
Lemon 12% vs 23%
Bergamot 11% vs 20%
Rosemary 9% vs 14%
Only in Le 3e Homme de Caron Eau de Parfum
Anise 15%
Shared Notes
Jasmine 22% vs 17%
Geranium 21% vs 18%
Only in Oceania Eau de Parfum
Violet 36% Ylang-Ylang 20%
Only in Le 3e Homme de Caron Eau de Parfum
Coriander 27% Carnation 19% Rose 17%
Shared Notes
Musk 10% vs 11%
Oakmoss 10% vs 22%
Cedar 10% vs 12%
Vetiver 9% vs 16%
Vanilla 7% vs 12%

Accords

Oceania Eau de Parfum Le 3e Homme de Caron Eau de Parfum
100%
Citrus
76%
85%
Aromatic
100%
70%
Woody
64%
70%
Fresh Spicy
58%
45%
Earthy
68%
48%
Lavender
67%
Mossy
67%
60%
Powdery
Herbal
47%
Citrus shared
100%
76%
Aromatic shared
85%
100%
Woody shared
70%
64%
Fresh Spicy shared
70%
58%
Earthy shared
45%
68%
Lavender shared
48%
67%
67%
60%
47%

Performance

Oceania Eau de Parfum Le 3e Homme de Caron Eau de Parfum
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Oceania Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office Date

Its fresh, clean profile makes it suitable for casual wear and sport, preventing it from being too heavy. However, its often-criticised average performance means it's less ideal for formal events where longevity is key. The clean nature makes it acceptable for office wear, but less impactful for a date.

Le 3e Homme de Caron Eau de Parfum

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.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
90%
Olfactory
97%
Notes
90%
Accord
79%
Key Similarities

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

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

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