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Le 3ᵉ Homme by Caron — notes, seasons & similar scents | Fragr

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Caron· 1985· Eau de Toilette

Le 3ᵉ Homme

7.8316Typically ~$128

Bergamot and lemon up top, drying down to oakmoss and vetiver. Best in spring, made for daily wear.

SpicyGreenFloralFougèreWoody

Perfumer: Akiko Kamei

Scent profile

Top notes

Bergamot Lemon Mandarin orange

Heart notes

Clove Lavender Coriander

Base notes

Oakmoss Vetiver

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

Smells similar

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A spring and fall fragrance that wears easiest in daylight — at its best for everyday wear and the office.

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83%

Spring

100%

Summer

89%

Fall

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Day

100%

Night

73%

Where

Office

98%

Casual

100%

Date

86%

Club

55%

Formal

89%

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Sport

66%