Fragrance comparison

Coriandre vs Elite III

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 3,295 ratings analysed

4 wins

Coriandre

Jean Couturier

3.973,257 votes

Rank #26,974 AromaticWoody

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25%scent match

Clearly different

Elite III

Bois 1920

3.8738 votes

Rank #27,083 AldehydicYellow Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Coriandre takes 4 of 7 categories.

Coriandre
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.
Elite III
Choose it for a aldehydic and yellow floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

Coriandre4/7

Elite III3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CoriandreJean Couturier

Elite IIIBois 1920

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.97/ 5 · 3,257 votes

Have 66%Had 34%Want 0%

3.87/ 5 · 38 votes

Have 33%Had 12%Want 55%

Category winnerCoriandreRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

47%Like

4%Ok

14%Dislike

1%Hate

3,257 votes

38%Love

28%Like

7%Ok

21%Dislike

7%Hate

29 votes

Category winnerCoriandreMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityElite III

SillageElite III

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value80

¤ Price value40

Category winnerCoriandreBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

earthy84%

mossy77%

musky69%

powdery61%

aldehydic100%

yellow floral92%

white floral84%

woody77%

fresh69%

fruity61%

Scent match25%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CorianderAldehydesAngelicaBergamotOrange Blossom

Heart

RoseGeraniumViolet RootYlang-YlangIrisLilyJasmine

Base

OakmossVetiverPatchouliCivetMuskSandalwood

Top

AldehydesBlack Currant

Heart

Ylang-YlangJasmineRoseOrange Blossom

Base

SandalwoodPatchouliIncense

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Orange Blossom, 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 season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter59

Day–

Night–

Spring73

Summer18

Fall91

Winter100

Day78

Night100

Category winnerElite IIIMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men5

Unisex58

Women36

Men15

Unisex31

Women54

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,974

PerfumerGerard Pelpel, Jacqueline Couturier, Jean-Louis Sieuzac

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#27,083

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerCoriandreHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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…

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Elite III is a polished floral chypre with a bright aldehydic lift, black currant sparkle, and a soft trail of rose, jasmine, ylang-ylang, patchouli, sandalwood, and incense. It opens crisp and slightly soapy, then settles into a woody floral dry-down that feels classic, dressed-up, and a little mysterious. This is li…

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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 or Elite III?

Coriandre takes 4 of 7 categories. Coriandre is rated 3.97/5 from 3,257 votes; Elite III is rated 3.87/5 from 38 votes. Choose Coriandre for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Elite III for a aldehydic and yellow floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Coriandre or Elite III?

Elite III lasts longest (Elite III 80/100, Coriandre 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Coriandre or Elite III?

Elite III projects furthest (Elite III 67/100, Coriandre 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Coriandre and Elite III smell similar?

Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Orange Blossom, Rose and Ylang-Ylang.

Is Coriandre or Elite III better for summer or winter?

For summer, Elite III is the stronger pick. For winter, Elite III is the stronger pick. Elite III suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Coriandre and Elite III?

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. Elite III has top notes of Aldehydes and Black Currant, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine, Rose and Orange Blossom, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli and Incense.