Fragrance comparison

Coup de Foudre vs Eau Fresh

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 23 Oct 2026 141 ratings analysed

Coup de Foudre

Parfums DelRae

4.0966 votes

Rank #17,993 CitrusRose

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42%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Eau Fresh

Jacques Bogart

3.8075 votes

Rank #12,620 AromaticWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Eau Fresh takes 5 of 7 categories.

Coup de Foudre
Choose it for a citrus and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Eau Fresh
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and value for money. Best in summer.

Coup de Foudre2/7

Eau Fresh5/7

Ratings & consensus: Coup de Foudre
Community sentiment: Eau Fresh
Longevity: Eau Fresh
Sillage & projection: Coup de Foudre
Value for money: Eau Fresh
Versatility: Eau Fresh
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Eau Fresh

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Coup de FoudreParfums DelRae

Eau FreshJacques Bogart

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.09/ 5 · 66 votes

Have 26%Had 17%Want 57%

3.80/ 5 · 75 votes

Have 27%Had 18%Want 55%

Category winnerCoup de FoudreRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

32%Love

56%Like

2%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

66 votes

33%Love

58%Like

2%Ok

6%Dislike

2%Hate

64 votes

Category winnerEau FreshMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityEau Fresh

SillageCoup de Foudre

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value60

Category winnerEau FreshBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

rose86%

floral72%

aromatic58%

fresh spicy44%

fresh30%

aromatic100%

woody88%

citrus77%

fresh spicy65%

green53%

white floral42%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15-30 mins

GrapefruitAmalfi LemonPink PepperBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

RosePeonyBourbon GeraniumMagnoliaJasmine

Base4-6 hrs

Vetyveroak mossMuskTonka Bean

Top

TarragonGrapefruitAmalfi LemonPineappleMandarin OrangeAniseGalbanum

Heart

GeraniumLavenderJasmineRosemaryLily-of-the-ValleyNutmegCoriander

Base

PineVetyveroak mossPatchouli

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Amalfi Lemon, Bourbon Geranium and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Coup de Foudre, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer100

Fall71

Winter14

Day100

Night21

Spring87

Summer100

Fall37

Winter16

Day–

Night–

Category winnerEau FreshMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

Casual 38%Work 34%Date 20%Party 9%

Men75

Unisex17

Women8

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,993

PerfumerYann Vasnier

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#12,620

PerfumerDominique Preyssas

Launched—

Reviews12

Category winnerEau FreshHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Coup de Foudre by Parfums DelRae is a crisp, sunlit rose perfume that bypasses powdery antique stereotypes. It opens with a vibrant burst of bitter pink grapefruit, Italian Amalfi lemon, and spicy pink pepper. That initial citrus sparkle quickly yields to a lush heart of Grasse Rose de Mai, purple peony, and tart bour…

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Eau Fresh by Jacques Bogart is an aromatic green fragrance released in 1993. It features a bright opening of grapefruit and lemon, quickly transitioning into a crisp heart of lavender and rosemary. The base of pine and vetiver provides a clean, classic finish. This scent is an excellent choice for casual spring and su…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Coup de Foudre or Eau Fresh?

Eau Fresh takes 5 of 7 categories. Coup de Foudre is rated 4.09/5 from 66 votes; Eau Fresh is rated 3.80/5 from 75 votes. Choose Coup de Foudre for a citrus and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Eau Fresh for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and value for money. Best in summer.

Which lasts longer, Coup de Foudre or Eau Fresh?

Eau Fresh lasts longest (Eau Fresh 66/100, Coup de Foudre 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Coup de Foudre or Eau Fresh?

Coup de Foudre projects furthest (Coup de Foudre 71/100, Eau Fresh 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Coup de Foudre and Eau Fresh smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Amalfi Lemon, Bourbon Geranium and Jasmine.

Is Coup de Foudre or Eau Fresh better for summer or winter?

For summer, Coup de Foudre is the stronger pick. For winter, Eau Fresh is the stronger pick. Coup de Foudre suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Coup de Foudre and Eau Fresh?

Coup de Foudre has top notes of Grapefruit, Amalfi Lemon, Pink Pepper and Bergamot, heart notes of Rose, Peony, Bourbon Geranium and Magnolia, a base of Vetyver, oak moss, Musk and Tonka Bean. Eau Fresh has top notes of Tarragon, Grapefruit, Amalfi Lemon and Pineapple, heart notes of Geranium, Lavender, Jasmine and Rosemary, a base of Pine, Vetyver, oak moss and Patchouli.