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    Courreges in Blue vs. Coriandre

    Strikingly similar
    Coriandre by Jean Couturier bottle

    Coriandre

    Jean Couturier
    Eau de Toilette1973
    New comparison

    Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Courreges in Blue vs. Coriandre
    Courreges in BlueCoriandre
    ConcentrationEau de ToiletteEau de Toilette
    Launched19831973
    GenderFemaleFemale
    PerfumerEdouard FléchierJacqueline Couturier
    Best seasonFallFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Courreges in Blue

    Woody
    Aromatic
    Fresh
    Floral
    Earthy
    Aldehydic
    White Floral
    Citrus

    Coriandre

    Aromatic
    Earthy
    Woody
    Powdery
    Mossy
    Musky
    Rose
    Aldehydic

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    AldehydesCorianderMandarin OrangeBasilCalendulaBergamot
    CorianderAldehydesAngelicaBergamotOrange Blossom
    Heart
    TuberoseIrisVioletJasmineOrange BlossomRose
    GeraniumIrisLilyJasmineRoseYlang-Ylang
    Base
    MossAmberSandalwoodCedarwoodMuskVetiverCivetPatchouli
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    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Courreges in Blue vs. Coriandre
    Courreges in BlueCoriandre
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Some florals announce themselves. This one illuminates. The aldehydic brightness is what separates the women who wear this from everyone else in the room, cool, electric.Courreges in Blue
    A true aldehydic chypre that does not apologize for its age. The coriander note is subtle rather than dominant, lending intrigue rather than boldness.Coriandre