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    Explosive vs. Coriandre

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    Coriandre by Jean Couturier bottle

    Coriandre

    Jean Couturier
    Eau de Toilette1973
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    Coriandre rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Explosive vs. Coriandre
    ExplosiveCoriandre
    ConcentrationEDTEau de Toilette
    Launched19861973
    GenderFemaleFemale
    Perfumer—Jacqueline Couturier
    Best seasonFallFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Explosive

    Woody
    Aromatic
    Rose
    Earthy
    Warm Spicy
    Mossy
    Fresh Spicy
    Patchouli

    Coriandre

    Aromatic
    Earthy
    Woody
    Powdery
    Mossy
    Musky
    Rose
    Aldehydic

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top—
    CorianderAldehydesAngelicaBergamotOrange Blossom
    Heart
    GeraniumOrris RootLily of the Valley
    GeraniumIrisLilyJasmineRoseYlang-Ylang
    Base
    OakmossPatchouliVetiverSandalwoodMusk
    —

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Explosive vs. Coriandre
    ExplosiveCoriandre
    Score3.5/54/5
    Longevity4-6 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    This is a fragrance that announces itself before you enter the room. The aldehydic punch gives it presence, the moss-patchouli base has weight, and it demands confident wear. Apply sparingly.Explosive
    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