Fragrance comparison

Coup De Fouet vs Kantali

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 88 ratings analysed

4 wins

Coup De Fouet

Caron

4.3526 votes

Rank #20,714 RoseFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

Kantali

Milton Lloyd

4.2762 votes

Rank #27,217 Warm SpicyFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Coup De Fouet takes 4 of 7 categories.

Coup De Fouet
Choose it for a rose and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.
Kantali
Choose it for a warm spicy and floral character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Coup De Fouet4/7

Kantali3/7

Ratings & consensus: Coup De Fouet
Community sentiment: Kantali
Longevity: Kantali
Sillage & projection: Coup De Fouet
Value for money: Kantali
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

KantaliMilton Lloyd

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.35/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 30%Had 8%Want 62%

4.27/ 5 · 62 votes

Have 44%Had 12%Want 44%

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

47%Love

44%Like

2%Ok

6%Dislike

2%Hate

62 votes

Category winnerKantaliMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityKantali

SillageCoup De Fouet

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value90

Category winnerKantaliBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

floral90%

warm spicy80%

fresh spicy70%

mossy60%

earthy50%

warm spicy100%

floral92%

woody84%

powdery77%

amber69%

aldehydic61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both floral and warm spicy

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

AldehydesCitruses

Heart

Spicy NotesCarnationPepperRoseJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base

AmberSandalwoodVanillaMuskPatchouli

InformationalShared notesRose, Carnation, 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

Spring13

Summer13

Fall100

Winter92

Day50

Night100

Category winnerCoup De FouetMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

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

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,714

PerfumerMichel Morsetti

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#27,217

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Kantali starts with a sharp blast of soapy aldehydes and bright citrus. It quickly settles into a thick, dry cloud of spices. This is not a modern sweet scent. It demands attention right from the start. On the skin, the fragrance warms up as pepper and carnation take over. The floral notes are dusty rather than fresh…

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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 Kantali?

Coup De Fouet takes 4 of 7 categories. Coup De Fouet is rated 4.35/5 from 26 votes; Kantali is rated 4.27/5 from 62 votes. Choose Coup De Fouet for a rose and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Kantali for a warm spicy and floral character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Coup De Fouet or Kantali?

Kantali lasts longest (Kantali 67/100, Coup De Fouet 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Coup De Fouet or Kantali?

Coup De Fouet projects furthest (Coup De Fouet 68/100, Kantali 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Coup De Fouet and Kantali smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Rose, Carnation, Pepper and Citruses.

Is Coup De Fouet or Kantali better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Coup De Fouet and Kantali?

Coup De Fouet features Rose, Carnation, Pepper, Moss and Citruses. Kantali has top notes of Aldehydes and Citruses, heart notes of Spicy Notes, Carnation, Pepper and Rose, a base of Amber, Sandalwood, Vanilla and Musk.