15 community ratings

XVII: Baroque - Russian Coriander

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7.8/ 10

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Clive Christian XVII: Baroque - Russian Coriander is a fresh, green and spicy fougère for men, set on a woody base.

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Skunky's take: Freshness leads the way and cools the head.

How does it perform?

From 29 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

7.7 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

7.1 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

8.1 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

4.7 /10

The price is not for everyone, so try before you commit.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

87% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Floral
Green
Spicy
Woody
Fougère

What does XVII: Baroque - Russian Coriander smell like?

It opens with grapefruit, neroli and pink pepper, with mandarin orange and lemon adding brightness and galbanum a green edge. In the heart, sage, iris and coriander seed lead, while juniper keeps it dry and clean. The base of vetiver, leather and cedar gives it a woody footing, softened a little by benzoin and amber.

Longevity and sillage are both rated good, and most of those who rated longevity scored it high. It is classed as a masculine scent and has been discontinued. Chanel Platinum Égoïste (Eau de Toilette) and Clive Christian 1872 for Men have a close profile.