Coriander, also known as cilantro, is an annual herb in the family Apiaceae. Most people perceive coriander to have a tart, slightly citrus taste. Due to variations in the gene OR6A2, some people perceive it to have a soap-like taste, or even a pungent or rotten taste. It is native to the Mediterranean Basin.

Coriander oil has a sweet suave spicy character, with soft woody, peppery nuances.