Jean Couturier Coriandre dupe — cheaper alternatives

Jean Couturier Coriandre: released in 1973, aromatic, woody and earthy, about 6h on skin, projection 6/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good Jean Couturier Coriandre dupe?

The closest Jean Couturier Coriandre dupe we found is Agent Provocateur — 87% match, about $65 (estimate) versus about $25 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best Jean Couturier Coriandre dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:

How the 5 picks compare on match, price and performance. Prices are estimates for a 100 ml bottle, not live retailer prices; * size not listed, so assumed to be 100 ml.
#AlternativeScent matchEst. price (100 ml)Longevity vs Jean Couturier CoriandreProjection
1Agent Provocateur87%about $65* (+160%)7h vs 6h8/10
2Новая Заря (The New Dawn) Mystere84%about $15* (−40%)7h vs 6h8/10
3Yardley Chique82%about $20* (−20%)8h vs 6h6/10
4Etienne Aigner Explosive85%about $45* (+80%)7h vs 6h8/10
5Milton Lloyd Chique83%about $15* (−40%)7h vs 6h8/10
  1. Agent Provocateur — 87% scent match

    Presents a heavy dose of rose and oakmoss that echoes the structured, uncompromising elegance of Jean Couturier Coriandre.

    It shares its rose, musky and woody accords with Jean Couturier Coriandre, lasts about 7h against 6h and carries 6,691 community ratings.

  2. Новая Заря (The New Dawn) Mystere — 84% scent match

    Evokes the deep earthy, mossy character of Jean Couturier Coriandre, leaning into a similar vintage chypre territory.

    It shares its earthy, mossy and woody accords with Jean Couturier Coriandre, lasts about 7h against 6h and carries 1,955 community ratings.

  3. Yardley Chique — 82% scent match

    Captures a similar vintage green and chypre essence reminiscent of Jean Couturier Coriandre at an affordable price.

    It shares its mossy, earthy and woody accords with Jean Couturier Coriandre, lasts about 8h against 6h and carries 222 community ratings.

  4. Milton Lloyd Chique — 83% scent match

    Shares the bold aromatic and soapy opening of Jean Couturier Coriandre, unfolding into a classic mossy dry-down.

    It shares its woody, earthy and mossy accords with Jean Couturier Coriandre, opens on Aldehydes too, lasts about 7h against 6h and carries 92 community ratings.

  5. Etienne Aigner Explosive — 85% scent match — discontinued

    Leans into a comparable dark rose and mossy profile, serving as a compelling alternative to Jean Couturier Coriandre.

    It shares its woody, aromatic and earthy accords with Jean Couturier Coriandre, opens on Coriander, Aldehydes and Bergamot too, lasts about 7h against 6h and carries 768 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.

Which Jean Couturier Coriandre dupe is cheapest?

Новая Заря (The New Dawn) Mystere, at about $15 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 40% less than Jean Couturier Coriandre.

Which Jean Couturier Coriandre dupe lasts longest?

Yardley Chique, at about 8h on skin, against about 6h for Jean Couturier Coriandre.

Which Jean Couturier Coriandre dupe is closest to the original?

Agent Provocateur, at 87% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

Jean Couturier Coriandre itself sells from $29.99 (100 ml) at partnered retailers.

How much does a Jean Couturier Coriandre dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Agent Provocateur Agent Provocateur actually costs about $60 a year MORE than Jean Couturier Coriandre. Assumes 100 ml bottles on both sides; prices are estimates.

Across 2,358 originals, the median designer bottle is $120 and its closest match $30 — the Dupe Report 2026.

Will a Jean Couturier Coriandre dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Yardley Chique comes closest at 7.5h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

Jean Couturier Coriandre notes, performance and price

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Updated 2026-08-09.