Coriander vs Patchouli de Sumatra
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
33%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Patchouli de Sumatra takes 7 of 8 categories.
CorianderChoose it for a aromatic and soft spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Patchouli de SumatraChoose it for a patchouli and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Coriander1/8
Patchouli de Sumatra7/8
- Ratings & consensus
- Patchouli de Sumatra
- Community sentiment
- Patchouli de Sumatra
- Longevity
- Patchouli de Sumatra
- Sillage & projection
- Patchouli de Sumatra
- Value for money
- Patchouli de Sumatra
- Versatility
- Patchouli de Sumatra
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Patchouli de Sumatra
- Fragranxe ranking
- Coriander
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
CorianderDS&DurgaPatchouli de SumatraChopardWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.07/ 5 · 663 votes
Have 41%Had 8%Want 50%
4.37/ 5 · 121 votes
Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%
Category winnerPatchouli de SumatraRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate39%Love
41%Like
10%Ok
8%Dislike
2%Hate
663 votes
59%Love
26%Like
11%Ok
4%Dislike
1%Hate
121 votes
Category winnerPatchouli de SumatraMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityPatchouli de Sumatra
SillagePatchouli de Sumatra
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerPatchouli de SumatraBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
soft spicy83%
herbal65%
fresh spicy48%
musky30%
patchouli100%
aromatic90%
woody80%
warm spicy70%
fresh spicy60%
citrus50%
Scent match33%Clearly different · both aromatic and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
CorianderLimeRosemaryJuniperPepper
Heart2-4 hrs
LavenderIso E SuperGeraniumClary SageClove
Base4-6 hrs
MuskMaceMagnolia
Top15-30 mins
Indonesian Patchouli LeafLimeCalabrian bergamot
Heart2-4 hrs
JuniperGuatemalan CardamomClary SageBrazilian Orange
Base6-8+ hrs
PatchouliGeranium
Category winnerPatchouli de SumatraLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter22
Day100
Night19
Spring100
Summer70
Fall0
Winter49
Day100
Night91
Category winnerPatchouli de SumatraMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#4,674
PerfumerDavid Seth Moltz
Launched—
Reviews95
Overall rank#10,959
PerfumerDora Baghriche
Launched2022
Reviews5
Category winnerCorianderHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotCoriander by DS&Durga smells like crushed green herbs tossed across cool coastal rock. It is brisk. The first spray punches through with peppery lime zest, crushed coriander seed, and sharp juniper needles before settling into dry lavender and soapy geranium. You get zero syrupy sweetness here. Instead, Iso E Super an…
Reviews →Patchouli de Sumatra by Chopard rethinks traditional woody chypres by leaning into crisp outdoor freshness rather than heavy smoke or dessert syrup. The first spray releases a brisk splash of lime and Calabrian bergamot layered over raw Indonesian patchouli leaf. You get an immediate green snap that feels cool and ref…
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, Coriander or Patchouli de Sumatra?
Patchouli de Sumatra takes 7 of 8 categories. Coriander is rated 4.07/5 from 663 votes; Patchouli de Sumatra is rated 4.37/5 from 121 votes. Choose Coriander for a aromatic and soft spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Patchouli de Sumatra for a patchouli and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Coriander or Patchouli de Sumatra?
Patchouli de Sumatra lasts longest (Patchouli de Sumatra 69/100, Coriander 57/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Coriander or Patchouli de Sumatra?
Patchouli de Sumatra projects furthest (Patchouli de Sumatra 63/100, Coriander 44/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Coriander and Patchouli de Sumatra smell similar?
Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lime, Juniper, Geranium and Clary Sage.
Is Coriander or Patchouli de Sumatra better for summer or winter?
For summer, Patchouli de Sumatra is the stronger pick. For winter, Patchouli de Sumatra is the stronger pick. Coriander suits daytime wear; Patchouli de Sumatra suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Coriander and Patchouli de Sumatra?
Coriander has top notes of Coriander, Lime, Rosemary and Juniper, heart notes of Lavender, Iso E Super, Geranium and Clary Sage, a base of Musk, Mace and Magnolia. Patchouli de Sumatra has top notes of Indonesian Patchouli Leaf, Lime and Calabrian bergamot, heart notes of Juniper, Guatemalan Cardamom, Clary Sage and Brazilian Orange, a base of Patchouli and Geranium.
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