Caron · 1985

Le 3e Homme de Caron

Caron Le 3e Homme de Caron
Longevity Very long8-12 hours
Projection ModerateFills your personal space
Polarising Mixed

barbershop freshness, spicy citrus on green moss

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Le 3e Homme de Caron by Caron is a Woody Aromatic fragrance for men. Le 3e Homme de Caron was launched in 1985. Le 3e Homme de Caron was created by Akiko Kamei and Francoise Caron. Top notes are Lavender, Amalfi Lemon, Bergamot, Anise and Rosemary; middle notes are Coriander, Carnation, Geranium, Jasmine and Rose; base notes are oak moss, Vetyver, Vanilla, Cedar, Tonka Bean, Patchouli and Musk. The inclusion of exotic fruits and fresh floral notes makes this an innovation in men’s fragrance. And it remains modern and instantly recognizable, even over a decade after its introduction.
Projection
Moderate
Gender lean
Leans masculine
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Caron is a French heritage perfumery founded in 1904, its archive includes Tabac Blond (1919) and Bellodgia (1927), both still in the live catalogue. Scendira lists 50 live Caron perfumes, avg 4., priced $29.69-$479.66 (avg $194.08). The catalogue is unisex-leaning (22 unisex, 16 feminine, 7 masculine). Top families are Fresh (14), Floral (13), Woody (8) and Gourmand (6), with accord signature Floral, Woody, Spicy, Sweet, Powdery. Standout live picks include Bellodgia Extrait (powdery rose and jasmine with warm vanilla warmth), Tabac Blond Parfum (powdery leather gloves, warm musk, soft vanilla), Tabac Exquis (smoky dark chocolate, sweet honeyed tobacco smoke), Pour Un Homme Gitana (powdery rose tea, sweet lavender sugar), and Fleurs de Rocaille (fresh lilac and rose powder on skin). Best for collectors who want French heritage powdery-floral and leather compositions still in production.

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