Guerlain 1998 EDT

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Coriolan

by Jean-Paul Guerlain

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Guerlain Coriolan is an Eau de Toilette launched in 1998, created by Jean-Paul Guerlain. Coriolan opens with Bergamot, Lemon, Petitgrain, and Neroli, settles into a heart of Nutmeg, Coriander, and Fennel, and dries down to a base of Leather, Vetiver, Patchouli, and Oakmoss. Guerlain's Coriolan carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

This 90s chypre is a surprisingly modern classic, a nuanced aromatic that was ahead of its time. It’s an understated gem for the discerning, although some find its mature herbal spice a bit much. Definitely one for those who appreciate old-world charm.
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  • Classic
  • Elegant
  • Sophisticated
  • Subtle
  • Warm
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Coriolan Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall Winter
Also Works:
Summer

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Formal
Also Works:
Date Casual

Its moderate projection and longevity make it suitable for office wear, while its sophisticated chypre character feels right for formal settings. The warm, spicy depth lends itself to dates, though it might be a bit too 'serious' for purely casual outings or sporty activities.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Citral Geranial from Lemon
  • Eugenol from Nutmeg
  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bitter orange peel Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil from Neroli
  • Neroli Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil from Neroli

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Coriolan opens with a vibrant, zesty burst of lemon and bergamot, softened by delicate neroli and petitgrain, leading into a truly aromatic heart of peppery coriander, warming nutmeg, and herbaceous fennel. The journey culminates in a rich, earthy base where deep oakmoss and vetiver intertwine with supple leather and a comforting balsamic benzoin, all underscored by an intriguing patchouli.

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