Coriander
Spicy · appears in 3 documented compositions
Library uses
3
Dominant placement
heart
Avg. longevity of hosts
8.3 h
Strongest season
Spring
How it behaves in a formula
Across this library, Coriander appears 1 time as a top note, 2 times in the heart and 0 times in the base. Placement is the single best predictor of what you will actually smell: top-note materials are high-volatility and gone within the hour, base-note materials are fixatives that define the final and longest phase of the wear.
Compositions containing Coriander in this library average 8.3 hours of documented longevity, and skew toward spring and summer wear. Treat that as a tendency of the spicy family rather than a property of the material alone — dose, supporting accord and concentration all move the result.
Fragrances built with Coriander
Giorgio Armani
Acqua di Gio
Aromatic Aquatic · Men
Composed by master perfumer Alberto Morillas in 1996 and inspired by the pristine volcanic cliffs of Pantelleria island, Acqua di Gio revolutionized masculine fresh perfumery by establishing the benchmark for aquatic aromatics. The opening presents a sun-drenched collision of Mediterranean citrus fruits—crisp lime, lemon, and bergamot—immediately tempered by watery marine accords and synthetic calone that recreate the exact sensation of sea spray hitting warm skin. The intricate heart blends aromatic rosemary and crisp floral notes with green undertones, preventing the fragrance from becoming a simple aquatic clone. As time passes, the composition settles into a clean, unpretentious base of white musk, cedar, and subtle patchouli. It is an enduring classic praised for its effortless versatility, making it a reliable staple for warm weather wear without ever feeling intrusive or overly synthetic.
Chanel
Bleu de Chanel
Woody Aromatic · Men
Created by in-house Chanel perfumer Jacques Polge in 2010, Bleu de Chanel redefined modern masculine blue fragrances by combining crisp freshness with a sophisticated, dense woody-amber base. The composition opens with an energetic, effervescent burst of citrus fruits—grapefruit, lemon, and bergamot—accented by a sharp pinch of pink pepper and cooling mint. The heart transitions toward a clean, spicy warmth featuring fresh ginger and nutmeg. Unlike simpler fresh scents, Bleu de Chanel deepens significantly in its dry-down, introducing a smoky touch of incense, rich cedarwood, dry amber, and sandalwood. This deliberate contrast between an uplifting, bright opening and a mysterious, grounded base makes it one of the most reliable and universally praised versatile scents in contemporary perfumery.
Maison Francis Kurkdjian
Gentle Fluidity Gold
Amber Vanilla · Unisex
Composed by Francis Kurkdjian in 2019, Gentle Fluidity Gold is an olfactory demonstration of how identical ingredient formulas can create entirely distinct tactile experiences. The fragrance centers around a lavish, comforting blend of sweet vanilla, warm amber, and sensual musks, spiked with a fresh touch of juniper berries and coriander. It dries down into a smooth, buttery, and cloud-like cocoon that feels like cashmere against bare skin, offering a radiant and universally flattering aura.