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    Side by side

    Original Vetiver vs. Coriander

    Clearly related
    Coriander by D.S. & Durga bottle

    Coriander

    D.S. & Durga
    Eau de Parfum2008
    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: Original Vetiver vs. Coriander
    Original VetiverCoriander
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20042008
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerErwin Creed, Olivier CreedDavid Seth Moltz
    Best seasonSpringSpring

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Original Vetiver

    Woody
    Citrus
    Fresh Spicy
    Aromatic
    Powdery
    Earthy
    Musky
    Amber

    Coriander

    Aromatic
    Fresh Spicy
    Soft Spicy
    Herbal
    Musky

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    BergamotVetiver leafBitter OrangeMandarin Orange
    CorianderCubebJuniper needleLime zestRosemary
    Heart
    CorianderPink PepperWhite Pepper
    Iso E SuperClary SageLavenderCloveGeranium
    Base
    VetiverMuskAmbergrisSandalwood
    MaceMagnoliaMusk

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Original Vetiver vs. Coriander
    Original VetiverCoriander
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Fresh vetiver interpretations tend to feel one-note. Original Vetiver avoids this trap by returning to a deeper, rootier vetiver alongside sandalwood and musk.Original Vetiver
    Most people don't know they want coriander. Green, scratchy, almost raw. But it doesn't shout. It settles. The freshness arrives sharp and then softens into something that lingers close.Coriander