Fragrance comparison

Coriandre 39 Mexico vs Valcan

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 210 ratings analysed

3 wins

Coriandre 39 Mexico

Le Labo

3.81205 votes

Rank #15,253 GreenCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

Valcan

Kanebo

4.205 votes

Rank #52,760 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Coriandre 39 Mexico takes 3 of 4 categories.

Coriandre 39 Mexico
Choose it for a green and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Valcan
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Coriandre 39 Mexico3/4

Valcan1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Coriandre 39 Mexico
Sillage & projection: Coriandre 39 Mexico
Value for money: Valcan
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Coriandre 39 Mexico

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Coriandre 39 MexicoLe Labo

ValcanKanebo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.81/ 5 · 205 votes

Have 26%Had 4%Want 69%

4.20/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 62%Had 8%Want 31%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

60%Love

20%Like

0%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityCoriandre 39 Mexico

SillageCoriandre 39 Mexico

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value14

¤ Price value44

Category winnerValcanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

citrus91%

aromatic83%

fresh74%

aldehydic65%

aquatic56%

citrus100%

aromatic91%

woody83%

green74%

fresh spicy65%

floral56%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both citrus, green and 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

BergamotLemonLimeGreen NotesAldehydes

Heart

CarnationBasilJasmineRoseTonka Bean

Base

MossCedarwoodSandalwoodAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesLime, Aldehydes, Green Notes and Musk. 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

Spring80

Summer40

Fall100

Winter80

Day100

Night75

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men18

Unisex76

Women6

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,253

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews51

Overall rank#52,760

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCoriandre 39 MexicoHigher 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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Kanebo Valcan is a classic 1976 Japanese release that merges crisp citrus with a rich, herbal base. It opens with sharp lime and aldehydes before settling into dry moss and sandalwood. This clean, soapy profile suits mature wearers looking for a quiet morning fragrance.

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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 Valcan?

Coriandre 39 Mexico takes 3 of 4 categories. Coriandre 39 Mexico is rated 3.81/5 from 205 votes; Valcan is rated 4.20/5 from 5 votes. Choose Coriandre 39 Mexico for a green and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Valcan for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Coriandre 39 Mexico or Valcan?

Coriandre 39 Mexico lasts longest (Coriandre 39 Mexico 59/100, Valcan 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Coriandre 39 Mexico or Valcan?

Coriandre 39 Mexico projects furthest (Coriandre 39 Mexico 45/100, Valcan 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Coriandre 39 Mexico and Valcan smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, green and aromatic accords. Common notes include Lime, Aldehydes, Green Notes and Musk.

Is Coriandre 39 Mexico or Valcan better for summer or winter?

Coriandre 39 Mexico suits daytime wear; Valcan suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Coriandre 39 Mexico and Valcan?

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. Valcan has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon, Lime and Green Notes, heart notes of Carnation, Basil, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Moss, Cedarwood, Sandalwood and Amber.