Calypso vs Coriandre
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
33%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
CalypsoChoose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.
CoriandreChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Calypso2/4
Coriandre2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Coriandre
- Sillage & projection
- Calypso
- Value for money
- Calypso
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Coriandre
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
CalypsoExtractCoriandreJean CouturierWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.33/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 20%Had 10%Want 70%
3.97/ 5 · 3,257 votes
Have 66%Had 34%Want 0%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate33%Love
67%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
3 votes · too few to score
33%Love
47%Like
4%Ok
14%Dislike
1%Hate
3,257 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityCoriandre
SillageCalypso
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerCalypsoBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwhite floral100%
woody92%
vanilla84%
citrus77%
sweet69%
aromatic61%
aromatic100%
woody92%
earthy84%
mossy77%
musky69%
powdery61%
Scent match33%Clearly different · both woody and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
LemonOrange Blossom
Heart
LilyRoseYlang-Ylang
Base
PatchouliVanillaTonka BeanVetiver
Top
CorianderAldehydesAngelicaBergamotOrange Blossom
Heart
RoseGeraniumViolet RootYlang-YlangIrisLilyJasmine
Base
OakmossVetiverPatchouliCivetMuskSandalwood
InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Lily, Rose and Ylang-Ylang. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring67
Summer67
Fall100
Winter67
Day100
Night100
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter59
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#57,116
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#26,963
PerfumerGerard Pelpel, Jacqueline Couturier, Jean-Louis Sieuzac
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerCoriandreHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotCalypso by Extract opens with an invigorating burst of tart lemon and sweet orange blossom, instantly creating an uplifting and bright mood. As the initial citrus sparkle softens on skin, a lush floral heart of white lily, velvety rose, and creamy ylang-ylang takes center stage, bringing a warm, sun-drenched floral ch…
Reviews →Jean Couturier Coriandre presents a sharp, herbal green entry into the classic chypre category. It balances bitter crushed coriander seeds against a cool damp oakmoss base. Designed for those who value understated, earthy sophistication, this perfume wears like a crisp linen shirt in humid weather, offering a refreshi…
Reviews →InformationalRead bothTaste is personal
How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Calypso or Coriandre?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Calypso is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes; Coriandre is rated 3.97/5 from 3,257 votes. Choose Calypso for a white floral and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Coriandre for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Calypso or Coriandre?
Coriandre lasts longest (Coriandre 64/100, Calypso 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Calypso or Coriandre?
Calypso projects furthest (Calypso 88/100, Coriandre 57/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Calypso and Coriandre smell similar?
Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Lily, Rose and Ylang-Ylang.
Is Calypso or Coriandre better for summer or winter?
Calypso suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Calypso and Coriandre?
Calypso has top notes of Lemon and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Lily, Rose and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Patchouli, Vanilla, Tonka Bean and Vetiver. Coriandre has top notes of Coriander, Aldehydes, Angelica and Bergamot, heart notes of Rose, Geranium, Violet Root and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Patchouli and Civet.
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