Coriolan

Coriolan is a 1998 Guerlain masculine woody chypre that opens with a brisk, herbaceous blend of sage, lemon, petitgrain, bergamot, and neroli. The citrus is sharp and green, not sweet, with petitgrain adding a bitter edge. As it settles, the heart turns spicy and aromatic: nutmeg, coriander, and fennel create a dry, almost culinary warmth that feels classic and understated.

The base is where Coriolan earns its chypre classification: oakmoss and patchouli provide earthy depth, while vetiver adds a smoky grassiness. Leather and benzoin round it out with a soft, resinous finish. This is a fragrance for collectors who appreciate traditional French perfumery—structured, mossy, and unapologetically masculine. It suits cool weather and formal or business settings, but its aromatic freshness makes it wearable year-round for those who prefer a vintage character over modern sweetness. Ideal for fans of classic Guerlain masculines or anyone seeking a refined, old-school chypre.

Coriolan 係 Guerlain 1998 年推出嘅男士木質西普香水。前調以鼠尾草、檸檬、苦橙葉、佛手柑同橙花開場，柑橘感銳利帶綠意，唔甜。中調轉為香料同芳香：肉豆蔻、芫荽同茴香營造出乾爽、近乎烹飪嘅溫暖感，古典而低調。基調係典型西普結構：橡苔同廣藿香提供泥土深度，香根草添上煙燻草香，皮革同安息香則以柔和樹脂收尾。整體氣質成熟、陽剛、有舊派法國香水嘅骨架。適合涼爽天氣、商務或正式場合，亦適合鍾意經典 Guerlain 男士香水或復古西普嘅收藏家。