Explosive
Etienne AignerEDT1986
Side by side
Explosive vs. Coriandre
Is Explosive better than Coriandre?
Coriandre rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
Geranium
woodyaromaticroseearthymossyfresh spicypowdery
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Explosive and Coriandre?
| Explosive | Coriandre | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | EDT | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 1986 | 1973 |
| Gender | Female | Female |
| Perfumer | — | Jacqueline Couturier |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Explosive and Coriandre smell?
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
What notes do Explosive and Coriandre share?
Top—
CorianderAldehydesAngelicaBergamotOrange Blossom
Heart
GeraniumOrris RootLily of the Valley
GeraniumIrisLilyJasmineRoseYlang-Ylang
Base
OakmossPatchouliVetiverSandalwoodMusk
—Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
GeraniumOrris RootLily of the Valley
GeraniumIrisLilyJasmineRoseOrange BlossomYlang-Ylang
Where they fit
When and where do Explosive and Coriandre work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Explosive or Coriandre?
| Explosive | Coriandre | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Explosive and Coriandre?
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
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