Fragrance comparison

Coriandre vs Vivre

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 3,546 ratings analysed

Coriandre

Jean Couturier

3.973,257 votes

Rank #26,963 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Vivre

Molyneux · 2017

4.42289 votes

Rank #3,104 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vivre takes 6 of 7 categories.

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

Coriandre1/7

Vivre6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CoriandreJean Couturier

VivreMolyneux

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.97/ 5 · 3,257 votes

Have 66%Had 34%Want 0%

4.42/ 5 · 289 votes

Have 38%Had 31%Want 31%

Category winnerVivreRating 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

56%Love

37%Like

1%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

289 votes

Category winnerVivreMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityVivre

SillageVivre

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value80

¤ Price value56

Category winnerCoriandreBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

earthy84%

mossy77%

musky69%

powdery61%

woody84%

aromatic46%

amber38%

floral30%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both woody and aromatic

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

AldehydesCorianderGreen LeavesBergamot

Heart

HiacynthJasmineIrisLily-of-the-ValleyOrange BlossomRoseYlang-Ylang

Base

OakmossMyrrhSandalwoodVetiverLeatherTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesCoriander, Aldehydes, Bergamot and Orange Blossom. 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–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter84

Day60

Night100

Category winnerVivreMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men5

Unisex58

Women36

Men0

Unisex36

Women64

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,963

PerfumerGerard Pelpel, Jacqueline Couturier, Jean-Louis Sieuzac

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#3,104

PerfumerMax Gavarry

Launched2017

Reviews27

Category winnerVivreHigher 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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Vivre by Molyneux is an easygoing, sweet fragrance that centers on dark plum, juicy peach, and creamy sandalwood. It greets you right away with the scent of simmering dark fruit compote, blending tart black currant and ripe nectar with a clean touch of rose petals and jasmine. As the sweetness settles down, a cozy bas…

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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 Vivre?

Vivre takes 6 of 7 categories. Coriandre is rated 3.97/5 from 3,257 votes; Vivre is rated 4.42/5 from 289 votes. Choose Coriandre for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring. Choose Vivre for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Coriandre or Vivre?

Vivre lasts longest (Vivre 75/100, Coriandre 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Coriandre or Vivre?

Vivre projects furthest (Vivre 71/100, Coriandre 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Coriandre and Vivre smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Coriander, Aldehydes, Bergamot and Orange Blossom.

Is Coriandre or Vivre better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Coriandre and Vivre?

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. Vivre has top notes of Aldehydes, Coriander, Green Leaves and Bergamot, heart notes of Hiacynth, Jasmine, Iris and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Oakmoss, Myrrh, Sandalwood and Vetiver.