Fragrance comparison

Coup De Fouet vs Fleur de Jour

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 92 ratings analysed

6 wins

Coup De Fouet

Caron

4.3526 votes

Rank #20,714 RoseFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Fleur de Jour

Antonio Puig

3.8366 votes

Rank #29,749 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Coup De Fouet takes 6 of 7 categories.

Coup De Fouet
Choose it for a rose and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Fleur de Jour
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Coup De Fouet6/7

Fleur de Jour1/7

Ratings & consensus: Coup De Fouet
Community sentiment: Coup De Fouet
Longevity: Coup De Fouet
Sillage & projection: Coup De Fouet
Value for money: Fleur de Jour
Versatility: Coup De Fouet
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Coup De Fouet

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Coup De FouetCaron

Fleur de JourAntonio Puig

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.35/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 30%Had 8%Want 62%

3.83/ 5 · 66 votes

Have 34%Had 40%Want 26%

Category winnerCoup De FouetRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

58%Love

27%Like

8%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

26 votes

24%Love

52%Like

11%Ok

11%Dislike

3%Hate

66 votes

Category winnerCoup De FouetMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityCoup De Fouet

SillageCoup De Fouet

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value84

Category winnerFleur de JourBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

floral90%

warm spicy80%

fresh spicy70%

mossy60%

earthy50%

white floral100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

fruity77%

rose69%

mossy61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both rose, fresh spicy and mossy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

RoseCarnationPepperMossCitruses

No top / heart / base split published

Top

CitrusesBlack CurrantPepper

Heart

JasmineLilyRose

Base

Oakmoss

InformationalShared notesRose, Pepper and Citruses. Durations are only published for Coup De Fouet, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring40

Summer60

Fall100

Winter70

Day75

Night100

Spring100

Summer87

Fall35

Winter35

Day100

Night16

Category winnerCoup De FouetMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

Date 33%Work 27%Casual 21%Party 18%

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,714

PerfumerMichel Morsetti

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#29,749

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerCoup De FouetHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Coup De Fouet by Caron hits the skin like a crack of a whip. A sharp crack of black pepper and brisk citruses commands attention instantly. The opening offers no gentle preamble. Soon, rich carnation and deep rose bloom across the midphase, bringing a natural clove-tinted heat that feels dry and fiery. The floral hear…

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Fleur de Jour reads as a bright citrus floral with a slightly green, gently bitter edge rather than a soft powdery bouquet. Jasmine, lily and rose sit over a mossy base, so it feels fresh, crisp and a little old-school in a pleasant way. It looks most at home in warm weather and daytime wear. If you enjoy airy floral …

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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 Fouet or Fleur de Jour?

Coup De Fouet takes 6 of 7 categories. Coup De Fouet is rated 4.35/5 from 26 votes; Fleur de Jour is rated 3.83/5 from 66 votes. Choose Coup De Fouet for a rose and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Fleur de Jour for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Coup De Fouet or Fleur de Jour?

Coup De Fouet lasts longest (Coup De Fouet 59/100, Fleur de Jour 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Coup De Fouet or Fleur de Jour?

Coup De Fouet projects furthest (Coup De Fouet 68/100, Fleur de Jour 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Coup De Fouet and Fleur de Jour smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose, fresh spicy and mossy accords. Common notes include Rose, Pepper and Citruses.

Is Coup De Fouet or Fleur de Jour better for summer or winter?

For summer, Fleur de Jour is the stronger pick. For winter, Coup De Fouet is the stronger pick. Coup De Fouet suits evening wear; Fleur de Jour suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Coup De Fouet and Fleur de Jour?

Coup De Fouet features Rose, Carnation, Pepper, Moss and Citruses. Fleur de Jour has top notes of Citruses, Black Currant and Pepper, heart notes of Jasmine, Lily and Rose, a base of Oakmoss.