Fragrance comparison

Coriandre vs Fortuitous

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 3,282 ratings analysed

Coriandre

Jean Couturier

3.973,257 votes

Rank #27,153 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Fortuitous

Boadicea the Victorious

4.2425 votes

Rank #22,914 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fortuitous takes 6 of 7 categories.

Coriandre
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.
Fortuitous
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Coriandre1/7

Fortuitous6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CoriandreJean Couturier

FortuitousBoadicea the Victorious

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.97/ 5 · 3,257 votes

Have 66%Had 34%Want 0%

4.24/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 20%Had 12%Want 68%

Category winnerFortuitousRating 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

60%Love

20%Like

12%Ok

0%Dislike

8%Hate

25 votes

Category winnerFortuitousMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage79

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityFortuitous

SillageFortuitous

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value80

¤ Price value29

Category winnerCoriandreBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

earthy84%

mossy77%

musky69%

powdery61%

woody100%

amber92%

powdery84%

aromatic77%

sweet69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and powdery

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

CherryAlmondBergamotLemonCoconut

Heart

AngelicaRoseBalsam FirGeraniumYlang-YlangBay LeafCorianderJasmine

Base

LabdanumVanillaSandalwoodCedarPowdery NotesMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesCoriander, Angelica, Bergamot and Rose. 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–

Spring60

Summer20

Fall100

Winter80

Day43

Night100

Category winnerFortuitousMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men5

Unisex58

Women36

Men0

Unisex79

Women21

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,153

PerfumerGerard Pelpel, Jacqueline Couturier, Jean-Louis Sieuzac

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#22,914

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerFortuitousHigher 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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Fortuitous opens with bright cherry, marzipan-like almond, and creamy coconut before settling into a warm amber and sandalwood foundation. Herbal bay leaf and balsam fir cut through the initial sweetness, creating a dry resinous backbone. Built for crisp autumn evenings and chilly winter air, it fits formal dinners or…

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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 Fortuitous?

Fortuitous takes 6 of 7 categories. Coriandre is rated 3.97/5 from 3,257 votes; Fortuitous is rated 4.24/5 from 25 votes. Choose Coriandre for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring. Choose Fortuitous for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Coriandre or Fortuitous?

Fortuitous lasts longest (Fortuitous 77/100, Coriandre 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Coriandre or Fortuitous?

Fortuitous projects furthest (Fortuitous 79/100, Coriandre 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Coriandre and Fortuitous smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and powdery accords. Common notes include Coriander, Angelica, Bergamot and Rose.

Is Coriandre or Fortuitous better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Coriandre and Fortuitous?

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. Fortuitous has top notes of Cherry, Almond, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Angelica, Rose, Balsam Fir and Geranium, a base of Labdanum, Vanilla, Sandalwood and Cedar.