Fragrance comparison

Elite III vs Coriandre

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 3,295 ratings analysed

Elite III

Bois 1920

3.8738 votes

Rank #27,083 AldehydicYellow Floral

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25%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Coriandre

Jean Couturier

3.973,257 votes

Rank #26,963 AromaticWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Coriandre takes 4 of 7 categories.

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

Elite III3/7

Coriandre4/7

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

Elite IIIBois 1920

CoriandreJean Couturier

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.87/ 5 · 38 votes

Have 33%Had 12%Want 55%

3.97/ 5 · 3,257 votes

Have 66%Had 34%Want 0%

Category winnerCoriandreRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

28%Like

7%Ok

21%Dislike

7%Hate

29 votes

33%Love

47%Like

4%Ok

14%Dislike

1%Hate

3,257 votes

Category winnerCoriandreMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityElite III

SillageElite III

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value40

¤ Price value80

Category winnerCoriandreBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aldehydic100%

yellow floral92%

white floral84%

woody77%

fresh69%

fruity61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

earthy84%

mossy77%

musky69%

powdery61%

Scent match25%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AldehydesBlack Currant

Heart

Ylang-YlangJasmineRoseOrange Blossom

Base

SandalwoodPatchouliIncense

Top

CorianderAldehydesAngelicaBergamotOrange Blossom

Heart

RoseGeraniumViolet RootYlang-YlangIrisLilyJasmine

Base

OakmossVetiverPatchouliCivetMuskSandalwood

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine 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

Spring73

Summer18

Fall91

Winter100

Day78

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter59

Day–

Night–

Category winnerElite IIIMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men15

Unisex31

Women54

Men5

Unisex58

Women36

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,083

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#26,963

PerfumerGerard Pelpel, Jacqueline Couturier, Jean-Louis Sieuzac

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCoriandreHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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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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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, Elite III or Coriandre?

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

Which lasts longer, Elite III or Coriandre?

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

Which projects more, Elite III or Coriandre?

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

Do Elite III and Coriandre smell similar?

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

Is Elite III or Coriandre 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 Elite III and Coriandre?

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. 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.