Fragrance comparison

Red Misk vs Coriandre

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 3,258 ratings analysed

2 wins

Red Misk

Lecmo

5.001 votes

Rank #55,626 WoodyPowdery

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36%scent match

Some overlap

Coriandre

Jean Couturier

3.973,257 votes

Rank #24,561 AromaticWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Red Misk takes 2 of 3 categories.

Red Misk
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection.
Coriandre
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Red Misk2/3

Coriandre1/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Red MiskLecmo

CoriandreJean Couturier

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 100%Had 0%Want 0%

3.97/ 5 · 3,257 votes

Have 66%Had 34%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

33%Love

47%Like

4%Ok

14%Dislike

1%Hate

3,257 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityRed Misk

SillageRed Misk

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value80

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

powdery92%

floral84%

white floral77%

citrus69%

musky61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

earthy84%

mossy77%

musky69%

powdery61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both woody, powdery and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

BergamotMuskLily

Heart3-4 hrs

IrisCashmere MuskWater Lily

Base6-8+ hrs

Woody Notes

Top

CorianderAldehydesAngelicaBergamotOrange Blossom

Heart

RoseGeraniumViolet RootYlang-YlangIrisLilyJasmine

Base

OakmossVetiverPatchouliCivetMuskSandalwood

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Musk, Lily and Iris. Durations are only published for Red Misk, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night42

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter59

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Work 38%Casual 32%Date 21%Party 9%

Men5

Unisex58

Women36

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,626

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#24,561

PerfumerGerard Pelpel, Jacqueline Couturier, Jean-Louis Sieuzac

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCoriandreHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Red Misk by Lecmo presents an airy, crystalline take on floral woody musk. It starts with bright bergamot and cool lily that feel immediately brisk on warm skin. Within ten minutes, powdery iris and smooth cashmere musk take over, creating an intimate, velvety cloud that never turns cloying. The base settles into clea…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Red Misk or Coriandre?

Red Misk takes 2 of 3 categories. Red Misk is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Coriandre is rated 3.97/5 from 3,257 votes. Choose Red Misk for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Choose Coriandre for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Red Misk or Coriandre?

Red Misk lasts longest (Red Misk 100/100, Coriandre 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Red Misk or Coriandre?

Red Misk projects furthest (Red Misk 100/100, Coriandre 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Red Misk and Coriandre smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and musky accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Musk, Lily and Iris.

Is Red Misk or Coriandre better for summer or winter?

Red Misk suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Red Misk and Coriandre?

Red Misk has top notes of Bergamot, Musk and Lily, heart notes of Iris, Cashmere Musk and Water Lily, a base of Woody Notes. 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.