Spirits "Coriander" were created more than forty years ago in France by Jean Couturier. And, like good wine, with age they became more seasoned and all also attract the attention of the fair sex. On the one hand, if we take into account the benefits of the manufacturer, the disadvantage is the complete lack of advertising support for the spirits “Coriander”. You see ads on TV or on the pages of fashionable women's magazines and show interest in the product. But the situation is different with regard to Coriander.
Most often, modern customers of Coriander got acquainted with this perfume thanks to their mothers and grandmothers. Meanwhile, to this day, buyers are interested in this aroma in our and foreign stores. What else can you expect from a discreet French classic? Women's perfume “Coriander” has a strong chypre aroma, which not everyone will like. But the freshness with which perfumes are revealed attracts even those who do not like strong chypre and bright woody smells.
In this article we will consider the coriander pyramid, customer reviews, how persistent the smell is in toilet and perfume water, and how it has changed since it was released.
Jean Couturier and his fragrance
The brand created by the French fashion designer, deservedly received worldwide recognition back in the eighties. Couturier began his activity earlier, and the perfume “Coriander” crowned the perfume collection. Created in Paris, according to the rules and spirit of that time, in their sound they belong to the classic French aromas. Jean Couturier does not pamper the audience with annual or even monthly news, as is fashionable among modern brands. His collection has about ten fragrances that do not need reprints and wide promotions. Meanwhile, fans of perfumery Couturier are quite a lot around the world. Today, the products of Jean Couturier as an aroma palace can be bought in almost all major cities of any country.
Perfume release
Where were the coriander perfumes invented? France is the birthplace of this fragrance, and "mother" can be called Jacqueline Couturier. Perfumes were created in 1973, and although many fragrant new products have been released since then, both by the Couturier brand and other trademarks, Coriander is quite wearable to this day.
Spirits "Coriander" are fully consistent with the spirit of that time. Imagine France in the early seventies. Wide-brimmed hats, strict pencil skirts, moderately high heel. And, of course, chypres in perfumes, both for men and for women. Coriander remained faithful to the fashion of that time, its recipe did not change and did not modernize. But, unlike the popular “Red Moscow” in the old days, it remained relevant, like any French classic.
However, at the moment "remained unchanged" you need to make a small digression. Those who had the honor of getting acquainted with the very first Coriander and modern versions say that they are strikingly different. The aroma in the pen, in perfumery and in eau de toilette also differ in sound. We will talk about this a little lower. In the meantime, turn to the pyramid of smell.
Spirits "Coriander": characteristic and pyramid of aroma
Fresh, spring, woody and mossy - these are the coriander spirits. If you are a fan of floral light and fruity smells, then, most likely, “Coriander” will not be to your taste. It is a heavy, deep, lively fragrance that sounds different in different people too. So it seems a mysterious Frenchwoman with a caret and a languid gaze of densely summed eyeliner .. Here are what associations evoke the perfume "Coriander". The fragrance description includes the following notes. The top of the pyramid is represented by notes of orange blossom, coriander and angelica. The heart of the smell will open with violet, jasmine, rose, lily. In the base of perfumes are notes of moss, vetiver, patchouli, sandalwood. What do the coriander perfumes sound like? Customer reviews agree that not every girl can wear such a fragrance. If you like the smell of moist forest, earth after rain, woody freshness, then Coriander will definitely appeal to you. But if you go too far and apply more fragrant essence than necessary, then perfumes, instead of pleasure, can bring irritation.
The appearance of the bottle
The version of the bottle design, which was offered to the first customers in the early eighties, differs from the current bottles. The very first version of the Coriander perfume decoration looked like a bottle, which was disassembled into its constituent parts, like a puzzle. It was placed in a box that opened like a book. Today you will not find such a design option, there isn’t even it on posters and brochures of those years.
The modern version of the decoration of perfumes "Coriander" has the appearance of a bottle in the form of a cube, made of opaque frosted glass with an emerald green cap. The bottle is also placed in an elegant box that opens like a box. It should be noted that the coriander perfume, France, has a pretty presentable appearance and the quality appropriate to this country is felt only when looking at the cardboard packaging. According to customers, which bottle is not ashamed to present as a gift.
The Coriander perfume variant in the pen is also enclosed in frosted glass with a golden lid. On the back of the packaging addresses of production capacities will be indicated, and the handle itself is placed in an elongated case.
Perfumery water “Coriander” has the shape of an elongated cylinder, the glass of the bottle is pleasant to the senses, frosted, the bottle is decorated with a green cap. In the domestic market you can buy perfumery water, toilet water and aroma in a small stick - a pen.
Who needs the Coriander perfume?
Many of today's shoppers were still little girls when they first became acquainted with the flavor of Coriander. Most often this acquaintance was due to the perfume purchases of mothers and grandmothers. For many girls, “Coriander” is associated with childhood, although the smell is not at all childish, but rather an adult, calm, without a touch of playfulness and coquetry. “Coriander” may smell like a business lady, a lady from high society or a calm and confident girl. The flavor of “Coriander” may not be entirely appropriate for young girls under twenty. There is no sweetness of flowers and fruits, lightness and fougere. On the contrary, when testing the aroma you will feel gasoline notes, tinted by the aroma of moist deciduous forest. You can wear perfumes at any time of the year, they are quite resistant, loop.
What do customers say about Coriander?
Since these spirits are already several decades from the beginning of publication, that fragrance could be tried out by several generations. And what exactly is the opinion of customers, is that the smell has undergone significant changes over time. And this despite the fact that according to official data, the recipe and main ingredients have not changed. According to reviews on forums and recommendation sites, Coriander perfumes used to sound completely different, for the better. But now you can buy a fairly “tasty” version, if, of course, it will not be a fake.
The advice from those who have been using Coriander for a long time is as follows. Apply the smell on yourself, after making a couple of “zilch” in the air, and entering the fragrant cloud naked. Thus, the Coriander will open more fully and create your own atmosphere of sound. And, of course, you should definitely try all three versions of Coriander - in the form of a pen, toilet and perfume water. Before buying, be sure to do a test and apply the fragrance on your wrist. Surely on this day you will receive several compliments due to the unusual sounding perfume water. But the only way you can conclude if you like Coriander.
Aroma Price
The undoubted advantage of this fragrance is its relatively low price. We are used to the fact that a truly delicious and expensive-sounding perfume should certainly cost a lot. But not in the case of the spirits of Coriander. You can purchase these perfumes in the Magnit Cosmetic or Rive Gauche chain of stores at a price of two to three thousand rubles, depending on the volume of the bottle. Do Coriander Spirits Fake? “France” as the place of manufacture indicated on the packaging does not always mean that the original is in front of you. In addition to indicating the country of perfume bottling, the addresses of production facilities should be indicated, and the bottle has distinctive features - look at the photos in this article. It is on these grounds that you can make sure that you are holding an original product in your hands, not a fake. Coriander is profitable to fake, as this perfume is still in demand, and the affordable price creates an excellent market for customers.
Eau de toilette, perfume water, water in the "pen" - what to choose?
What to choose from this list of options if you decide to purchase the perfume "Coriander"? Description and customer reviews suggest that modern versions of famous couturier perfumes can smell and be worn in completely different ways if released in different versions. So, Coriander in the pen receives the most laudatory reviews in blogs and on recommendation sites. This will be the most budgetary option out of all possible for money, and in addition, women and girls are very eulogistic about the persistence and plume of the fragrance. Admittedly, the Coriander in the pen has pleasant sweetish notes. There is nothing of the sweetness of vanilla; rather, it is the refined softness of honey, which emphasizes the moist tartness of moss.
At the beginning of the 2000s, a deodorant with the flavor of “Coriander” appeared on sale. Now it’s hard to find, but the smell of deodorant also appealed to many buyers. According to reviews, “Coriander” in the form of a deodorant sounds softly, without harshness, and the aroma lasts long enough, especially if it was applied to clothes.
The least flattering reviews were collected by the perfume “Coriander” in the form of eau de toilette. It is a cube that is available in volumes of 33 and 50 ml. Girls and women who have acquired aroma in such a form factor indicate that it feels as if it is diluted. It sounds harsh on the skin, even unpleasant for some. The stability of toilet water, according to reviews, also leaves much to be desired. Literally an hour or two after application, the aroma ceases to be felt. It would be possible to sin for a fake, but customers write that the goods were purchased in company stores, and had all the distinguishing features of the original. How to respond to such reviews? There is only one conclusion - to try the perfume creation yourself.
What other flavors does Coriander look like?
Where is it better to buy Coriander, so as not to “get” into a fake? According to reviews, most often fake goods can be purchased in online stores. If you see attractive ads, keep in mind that low price is the first sign of an aftermarket product.
If you like the “Coriander” fragrance, then you will probably be curious what other perfumes can be compared with this smell. Most often, shoppers talk about three similar scents.
The closest fragrance is Soir de Lune from Sisley. Fresh chypre floral smell, according to the description it is similar to the “Coriander” only in base, it also contains moss, sandalwood and patchouli. But the heart opens with completely different notes. A sensitive nose will catch a rose, an iris, a mimosa and a bergamot. Perhaps this smell is more feminine and less fresh, although the train of sound brings it closer to the "Coriander". Not all shoppers agree that Soir de Lune is like Coriander Eau de Toilette or Eau de Parfum. However, the pen version does have similarities with the Sisley.
The second fragrance, similar to the French "Coriander", can be called Agent Provocateur. Bright floral and musky aroma is similar in "sound" base. The heart opens with notes of magnolia, rose and jasmine. And in the base of cedar, patchouli and sandalwood with ambergris. Agent Provocateur is more sensual, sexy, and the rose makes it feminine. But the truth is, the rough base makes Couturier closer in sound to Coriander.
There is another fragrance with which customers compare French perfumes. This is the "Intrigue" from the "Dzintari". The notes of Intrigue are osmanthus, patchouli, lavender and lily of the valley. This smell is mysterious, heavy, and if you go too far with the application, it will disappoint. Try to inhale a little aroma from the cap, and in a minute you will want to feel it again. This is an interesting and rich smell. The woody “Intrigue” really resembles the Couturier's “Coriander”, but only with diluted floral sweetness.
And finally
If you are close to natural, natural aromas, be sure to try the perfume "Coriander". Description of this product as “chypre” scares off many customers, but this smell does not quite fall into this category. The aroma of fresh forest after rain, a little mushroom and leather, sitting close to the body - this is how you can describe the Couturier's Coriander. You will catch the freshness of cilantro and may be a little mint. Patchouli creates a sense of smell of moist earth, these notes make the sound of the French "Coriander" decadent and aristocratic in a hooligan way.
Customers of the Coriander perfume note that he is alive and on different skin reveals in completely different ways. Some girls complain about the sharp astringency of swamp moss, which can suddenly appear. Others are delighted with the moist and oily notes of the deciduous forest, as well as the sweets of angelica. This is a scent with a surprise, similar to a true French woman. Coriander perfume packaging is simple, but the perfume is quite presentable. You will not lose if you present the Coriander perfume as a gift to a woman who loves spike aromas. The gift is all the more beneficial because the price is affordable. The smallest volume - a pen, can be purchased for just 400 rubles. Eau de toilette will cost you no more than 3,000 rubles.
If you do not want to take risks, acquiring a large bottle immediately, you can start with a pen. Due to the low price, “Coriander” perfumes are available to many, and, nevertheless, they are not consumer goods. This is a good time-honored classic, albeit not at an exorbitantly expensive price. But, by acquiring the Coriander perfume, you will know for sure that you do not pay for the work of marketers and stars that participate in perfume advertising.