Fragrance comparison

Coriandre 39 Mexico vs Le Rayon Vert

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 5 Nov 2026 268 ratings analysed

Coriandre 39 Mexico

Le Labo

3.81205 votes

Rank #15,253 GreenCitrus

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16%scent match

Clearly different

7 wins

Le Rayon Vert

Sultan Pasha Attars

3.9963 votes

Rank #6,136 AromaticFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Le Rayon Vert takes 7 of 7 categories.

Coriandre 39 Mexico
Choose it for a green and citrus character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Le Rayon Vert
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Coriandre 39 Mexico0/7

Le Rayon Vert7/7

Ratings & consensus: Le Rayon Vert
Community sentiment: Le Rayon Vert
Longevity: Le Rayon Vert
Sillage & projection: Le Rayon Vert
Value for money: Le Rayon Vert
Versatility: Le Rayon Vert
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Le Rayon Vert

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Coriandre 39 MexicoLe Labo

Le Rayon VertSultan Pasha Attars

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.81/ 5 · 205 votes

Have 26%Had 4%Want 69%

3.99/ 5 · 63 votes

Have 40%Had 15%Want 44%

Category winnerLe Rayon VertRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

34%Love

34%Like

18%Ok

10%Dislike

5%Hate

205 votes

48%Love

29%Like

13%Ok

6%Dislike

3%Hate

31 votes

Category winnerLe Rayon VertMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityLe Rayon Vert

SillageLe Rayon Vert

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value14

¤ Price value46

Category winnerLe Rayon VertBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

citrus91%

aromatic83%

fresh74%

aldehydic65%

aquatic56%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

white floral84%

amber77%

floral69%

woody61%

Scent match16%Clearly different · both aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15 to 30 minutes

CilantroLimeAldehydes

Heart2 to 3 hours

Green NotesWatery NotesFloral Notes

Base3 to 4 hours

Musk

Top

ArtemisiaelemiClary SageHyacinthAldehydesLimeBergamot

Heart

Lily-of-the-ValleyCyclamenCarnationGeraniumGardeniaJasmineYlang-YlangDamask Rose

Base

OakmossCivetAmbergrisBalsam FirCastoreumIncensePalisander RosewoodTobacco

InformationalShared notesLime and Aldehydes. Durations are only published for Coriandre 39 Mexico, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer93

Fall46

Winter14

Day100

Night25

Spring100

Summer83

Fall75

Winter25

Day100

Night33

Category winnerLe Rayon VertMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men18

Unisex76

Women6

Men11

Unisex78

Women11

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,253

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews51

Overall rank#6,136

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews45

Category winnerLe Rayon VertHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Coriandre 39 Mexico by Le Labo delivers an unconventional twist on crisp warm-weather scents. The opening pairs sharp lime and herbal cilantro leaves with a clean sparkle of aldehydes, creating an invigorating rush reminiscent of freshly chopped garden herbs. As the initial brightness settles, the composition softens …

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Le Rayon Vert is an aromatic green composition centering on artemisia, hyacinth, and oakmoss. It offers a bracing, forest-like freshness that feels classic yet distinct. This attar performs beautifully during spring and summer, grounding the wearer in earthy, herbal notes. Its texture is smooth, waxy, and mossy, makin…

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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, Coriandre 39 Mexico or Le Rayon Vert?

Le Rayon Vert takes 7 of 7 categories. Coriandre 39 Mexico is rated 3.81/5 from 205 votes; Le Rayon Vert is rated 3.99/5 from 63 votes. Choose Coriandre 39 Mexico for a green and citrus character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Le Rayon Vert for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Coriandre 39 Mexico or Le Rayon Vert?

Le Rayon Vert lasts longest (Le Rayon Vert 84/100, Coriandre 39 Mexico 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Coriandre 39 Mexico or Le Rayon Vert?

Le Rayon Vert projects furthest (Le Rayon Vert 72/100, Coriandre 39 Mexico 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Coriandre 39 Mexico and Le Rayon Vert smell similar?

Clearly different: a 16% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic accords. Common notes include Lime and Aldehydes.

Is Coriandre 39 Mexico or Le Rayon Vert better for summer or winter?

For summer, Coriandre 39 Mexico is the stronger pick. For winter, Le Rayon Vert is the stronger pick. Coriandre 39 Mexico suits daytime wear; Le Rayon Vert suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Coriandre 39 Mexico and Le Rayon Vert?

Coriandre 39 Mexico has top notes of Cilantro, Lime and Aldehydes, heart notes of Green Notes, Watery Notes and Floral Notes, a base of Musk. Le Rayon Vert has top notes of Artemisia, elemi, Clary Sage and Hyacinth, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Cyclamen, Carnation and Geranium, a base of Oakmoss, Civet, Ambergris and Balsam Fir.