Fragrance comparison

Coup de Foudre vs Sulky

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

Updated 23 Oct 2026 85 ratings analysed

3 wins

Coup de Foudre

Parfums DelRae

4.0966 votes

Rank #17,993 CitrusRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Sulky

Luciano Soprani

3.8919 votes

Rank #50,872 AromaticFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Coup de Foudre takes 3 of 5 categories.

Coup de Foudre
Choose it for a citrus and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Sulky
Choose it for a aromatic and fruity character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Coup de Foudre3/5

Sulky2/5

Ratings & consensus: Coup de Foudre
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Sulky
Sillage & projection: Coup de Foudre
Value for money: Sulky
Versatility: Not scored
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

SulkyLuciano Soprani

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.09/ 5 · 66 votes

Have 26%Had 17%Want 57%

3.89/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 35%Had 37%Want 29%

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

32%Love

47%Like

5%Ok

11%Dislike

5%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevitySulky

SillageCoup de Foudre

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value75

Category winnerSulkyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

rose86%

floral72%

aromatic58%

fresh spicy44%

fresh30%

aromatic100%

fruity92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

citrus69%

sweet61%

Scent match40%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

PineappleBlack CurrantRed AppleGrapefruitBergamotAmalfi Lemon

Heart

JasmineLavenderGeraniumNutmegMintTarragon

Base

AmberTonka BeanVetiverSandalwoodVirginia CedarPatchoulioak moss

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Amalfi Lemon, Bergamot and Bourbon Geranium. 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

Spring100

Summer57

Fall86

Winter57

Day100

Night83

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

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

Men20

Unisex60

Women20

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,993

PerfumerYann Vasnier

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#50,872

PerfumerJean-Christophe Hérault

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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Sulky by Luciano Soprani is an aromatic fougere that leans into sharp, fruity citrus. It blends pineapple and red apple with a cool, peppery mint heart. This 2005 release is designed for men who want a crisp, professional scent for daily office wear. It feels clean, energetic, and remains anchored by a traditional bas…

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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 Sulky?

Coup de Foudre takes 3 of 5 categories. Coup de Foudre is rated 4.09/5 from 66 votes; Sulky is rated 3.89/5 from 19 votes. Choose Coup de Foudre for a citrus and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Sulky for a aromatic and fruity character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Coup de Foudre or Sulky?

Sulky lasts longest (Sulky 68/100, Coup de Foudre 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Coup de Foudre or Sulky?

Coup de Foudre projects furthest (Coup de Foudre 71/100, Sulky 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Coup de Foudre and Sulky smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Amalfi Lemon, Bergamot and Bourbon Geranium.

Is Coup de Foudre or Sulky better for summer or winter?

Coup de Foudre suits daytime wear; Sulky suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Coup de Foudre and Sulky?

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. Sulky has top notes of Pineapple, Black Currant, Red Apple and Grapefruit, heart notes of Jasmine, Lavender, Geranium and Nutmeg, a base of Amber, Tonka Bean, Vetiver and Sandalwood.