Third Man

Third Man by Caron is a masculine-leaning eau de toilette from 1985 in the designer price tier. It opens with lavender, bergamot and anise, moves into carnation, jasmine and rose and dries down to sandalwood, musk, amber and vetiver. Expect around 7 hours of wear, and it projects at a moderate level.

Notes, explained

Opening

Lavender Herbal, clean, slightly medicinal. Barbershop in one note.
Bergamot Sharp citrus with a faint bitter edge. The opening of about half of all men's fragrances.
Anise Sweet, liquorice-like seed. Cool and slightly medicinal.

Heart

Carnation Spicy, clove-like floral. Old-school and a bit peppery.
Jasmine Heady, sweet and slightly animal underneath. Rarely subtle.
Rose Can be jammy, green, peppery or soapy depending on the type. Not one smell.

Dry-down

Sandalwood Creamy, milky wood. Soft and almost edible.
Musk Warm, skin-like and slightly sweet. Makes a fragrance feel like you.
Amber Warm, golden and resinous. Not a real material — a blend that glows.
Vetiver Dry, earthy, smoky grass root. Smells like soil and citrus peel.

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