Coriandre vs French Affair
People who smelled both call them a weak match, but people are split. French Affair is longer lasting, and French Affair leans more masculine.
- Jean Couturier · Eau de Toilette · 1973Coriandre
- Ex Nihilo · 2017French Affair
How alike are they?
People are split
The meter shows how close people who smelled both say they are.
Based on many votesWhere they differ
- French Affair is longer lasting.
- French Affair leans more masculine.
How they wear
Longevity
Moderate longevityLonger lasting than 55% of aromatic fragrancesBased on lots of votes
Long lastingLonger lasting than 60% of fragrancesBased on many votes
Projection
Moderate projectionStronger projection than 55% of aromatic fragrancesBased on lots of votes
Moderate projectionStronger projection than 55% of fragrancesBased on many votes
Gender lean
Unisex, leans feminineBased on many votes
UnisexBased on many votes
What they're made of
Coriandre
Main accords
- Aromatic
- Chypre
- Earthy
- Green
- Woody
- Aldehydic
Top notes
- aldehydes
- angelica
- coriander
- orange blossom
- bergamot
Heart notes
- geranium
- iris
- jasmine
- lily
- rose
- ylang-ylang
- violet root
Base notes
- civet
- musk
- oakmoss
- patchouli
- sandalwood
- vetiver
French Affair
Main accords
- Floral
- Woody
- Chypre
- Spicy
- Fresh
Top notes
- bergamot
- litchi
- lychee
- violet leaf
- violet leaf absolute
Heart notes
- angelica
- atlas cedar
- rose absolute
- rose oil
Which one is for you?
Pick Coriandre if…
- you want one that is shorter lasting
- you want one that leans more feminine
Pick French Affair if…
- you want one that is longer lasting
- you want one that leans more masculine