Fragrance comparison

Coup de Foudre vs Sexual Fresh for Women

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

Updated 23 Oct 2026 126 ratings analysed

5 wins

Coup de Foudre

Parfums DelRae

4.0966 votes

Rank #17,993 CitrusRose

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58%scent match

Closely related

Sexual Fresh for Women

Michel Germain

3.9760 votes

Rank #32,909 CitrusFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Coup de Foudre takes 5 of 7 categories.

Coup de Foudre
Choose it for a citrus and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Sexual Fresh for Women
Choose it for a citrus and floral character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Coup de Foudre5/7

Sexual Fresh for Women2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Coup de FoudreParfums DelRae

Sexual Fresh for WomenMichel Germain

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.09/ 5 · 66 votes

Have 26%Had 17%Want 57%

3.97/ 5 · 60 votes

Have 46%Had 14%Want 40%

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

38%Love

40%Like

3%Ok

17%Dislike

2%Hate

60 votes

Category winnerCoup de FoudreMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityCoup de Foudre

SillageCoup de Foudre

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value69

Category winnerSexual Fresh for WomenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

rose86%

floral72%

aromatic58%

fresh spicy44%

fresh30%

citrus100%

floral92%

warm spicy84%

fresh77%

fresh spicy69%

aromatic61%

Scent match58%Closely related · both citrus, floral and aromatic

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

GrapefruitGingerBergamotCardamom

Heart

PeonyTeaMagnoliaJasmine

Base

MuskSandalwoodAmber

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Bergamot, Peony and Magnolia. 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

Spring95

Summer100

Fall73

Winter27

Day100

Night45

Category winnerSexual Fresh for WomenMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

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

Men10

Unisex20

Women70

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,993

PerfumerYann Vasnier

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#32,909

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCoup de FoudreHigher 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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Sexual Fresh for Women is a bright floral fruity scent built around grapefruit, ginger, cardamom, soft peony, tea, magnolia and clean musk. It feels fresh, lightly spicy and feminine, with a polished designer style rather than a heavy romantic mood. It is easiest to picture in spring, summer and daytime wear, especial…

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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 Sexual Fresh for Women?

Coup de Foudre takes 5 of 7 categories. Coup de Foudre is rated 4.09/5 from 66 votes; Sexual Fresh for Women is rated 3.97/5 from 60 votes. Choose Coup de Foudre for a citrus and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Sexual Fresh for Women for a citrus and floral character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Coup de Foudre or Sexual Fresh for Women?

They last about the same: Coup de Foudre 61/100, Sexual Fresh for Women 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Coup de Foudre or Sexual Fresh for Women?

Coup de Foudre projects furthest (Coup de Foudre 71/100, Sexual Fresh for Women 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Coup de Foudre and Sexual Fresh for Women smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, floral and aromatic accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Bergamot, Peony and Magnolia.

Is Coup de Foudre or Sexual Fresh for Women better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Coup de Foudre and Sexual Fresh for Women?

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. Sexual Fresh for Women has top notes of Grapefruit, Ginger, Bergamot and Cardamom, heart notes of Peony, Tea, Magnolia and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Sandalwood and Amber.