Fragrance comparison

Coriandre vs Sandalwood Sacré

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 3,400 ratings analysed

5 wins

Coriandre

Jean Couturier

3.973,257 votes

Rank #25,994 AromaticWoody

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56%scent match

Closely related

Sandalwood Sacré

Le Jardin Retrouve

3.83143 votes

Rank #11,303 WoodyEarthy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Coriandre takes 5 of 7 categories.

Coriandre
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Sandalwood Sacré
Choose it for a woody and earthy character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Coriandre5/7

Sandalwood Sacré2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CoriandreJean Couturier

Sandalwood SacréLe Jardin Retrouve

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.97/ 5 · 3,257 votes

Have 66%Had 34%Want 0%

3.83/ 5 · 143 votes

Have 38%Had 13%Want 50%

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

31%Love

40%Like

10%Ok

17%Dislike

1%Hate

143 votes

Category winnerCoriandreMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityCoriandre

SillageCoriandre

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value80

¤ Price value45

Category winnerCoriandreBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

earthy84%

mossy77%

musky69%

powdery61%

woody100%

earthy92%

mossy84%

warm spicy77%

patchouli69%

powdery61%

Scent match56%Closely related · both woody, earthy and mossy

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

AldehydesLemon

Heart1 to 2 hours

JasmineYlang-YlangGeranium

Base3 to 5 hours

SandalwoodOakmossPatchouliCivetLabdanumTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Geranium, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Sandalwood Sacré, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter59

Day–

Night–

Spring77

Summer33

Fall100

Winter44

Day100

Night36

Category winnerSandalwood SacréMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men5

Unisex58

Women36

Men22

Unisex68

Women10

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,994

PerfumerGerard Pelpel, Jacqueline Couturier, Jean-Louis Sieuzac

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#11,303

PerfumerYuri Gutsatz

Launched—

Reviews30

Category winnerSandalwood SacréHigher 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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Sandalwood Sacré by Le Jardin Retrouve takes sandalwood in a traditional, dry direction rather than a sweet or creamy one. Launched in 1979 and created by Yuri Gutsatz, it begins with an energetic burst of aldehydes and sharp lemon. This crisp, soapy introduction quickly softens into an earthy heart featuring jasmine,…

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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 Sandalwood Sacré?

Coriandre takes 5 of 7 categories. Coriandre is rated 3.97/5 from 3,257 votes; Sandalwood Sacré is rated 3.83/5 from 143 votes. Choose Coriandre for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Sandalwood Sacré for a woody and earthy character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Coriandre or Sandalwood Sacré?

Coriandre lasts longest (Coriandre 64/100, Sandalwood Sacré 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Coriandre or Sandalwood Sacré?

Coriandre projects furthest (Coriandre 57/100, Sandalwood Sacré 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Coriandre and Sandalwood Sacré smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, earthy and mossy accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Geranium, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine.

Is Coriandre or Sandalwood Sacré better for summer or winter?

For summer, Sandalwood Sacré is the stronger pick. For winter, Coriandre is the stronger pick. Sandalwood Sacré suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Coriandre and Sandalwood Sacré?

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. Sandalwood Sacré has top notes of Aldehydes and Lemon, heart notes of Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang and Geranium, a base of Sandalwood, Oakmoss, Patchouli and Civet.