Caron
Le 3ème Homme
(1985)
Akiko Kanei
Fougère
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Top Notes: Anise, Bergamot, Fruit Notes, Lavender, Rosemary
Middle Notes: Carnation, Clary Sage, Geranium, Jasmine, Rose
Base Notes: Amber, Cedar, Moss, Musk, Patchouli, Tonka Bean, Vanilla
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A fougère with some chypré overtones. At times I think this is understated; at others, simply well-mannered. Definitely not loud. The only thing it reeks of is elegance. The fruit is there to enrich the other notes, but it's the aromatic nature of Le 3ème Homme that dominates. Lavender, rosemary and clary sage are the main players in that aspect of it. Clary sage in particular is the soft muscatel note which gives this its distinct character. Very good for daytime and casual wear, but also very much suited to the office.