Coup de Grace vs N 8
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
30%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Coup de Grace takes 7 of 7 categories.
Coup de GraceChoose it for a rose and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
N 8Choose it for a powdery and floral character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Coup de Grace7/7
N 80/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Coup de Grace
- Community sentiment
- Coup de Grace
- Longevity
- Coup de Grace
- Sillage & projection
- Coup de Grace
- Value for money
- Coup de Grace
- Versatility
- Coup de Grace
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Coup de Grace
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Coup de GraceHerve Gambs ParisN 8MorphWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.81/ 5 · 132 votes
Have 44%Had 17%Want 38%
3.74/ 5 · 172 votes
Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%
Category winnerCoup de GraceRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate27%Love
45%Like
10%Ok
16%Dislike
2%Hate
132 votes
29%Love
33%Like
25%Ok
10%Dislike
3%Hate
172 votes
Category winnerCoup de GraceMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityCoup de Grace
SillageCoup de Grace
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerCoup de GraceBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothrose100%
woody92%
floral84%
warm spicy77%
powdery69%
aromatic61%
powdery100%
floral91%
violet83%
iris74%
musky65%
fresh56%
Scent match30%Clearly different · both floral and powdery
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Damask RoseLilacViolet
Heart
SaffronVetiver
Base
SandalwoodAmber
Top15-30 mins
LilacTuscan Iris
Heart2-4 hrs
Parma VioletDamask Rose
Base6-8+ hrs
White MuskVanilla
InformationalShared notesDamask Rose and Lilac. Durations are only published for N 8, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring73
Summer40
Fall100
Winter88
Day90
Night100
Spring100
Summer62
Fall0
Winter65
Day100
Night47
Category winnerCoup de GraceMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#14,399
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews12
Overall rank#18,167
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews8
Category winnerCoup de GraceHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotHerve Gambs Paris Coup de Grace is an unapologetic, rich red floral perfume built around a massive Damask rose backed by lilac, violet, and warm saffron. It opens with an intense burst of velvety rose petals mixed with cool purple florals, giving off a lush garden feel with a slight vintage powdery edge. As it settles…
Reviews →Morph N 8 opens with fresh lilac blossoms and cool Tuscan iris, creating a gentle floral breeze reminiscent of a sunny spring morning. As it settles, Parma violet and delicate Damask rose introduce a soft, cosmetic powder sensation that feels like luxurious body dusting powder on clean skin. A foundation of warm vanil…
Reviews →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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Coup de Grace or N 8?
Coup de Grace takes 7 of 7 categories. Coup de Grace is rated 3.81/5 from 132 votes; N 8 is rated 3.74/5 from 172 votes. Choose Coup de Grace for a rose and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose N 8 for a powdery and floral character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Coup de Grace or N 8?
Coup de Grace lasts longest (Coup de Grace 75/100, N 8 64/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Coup de Grace or N 8?
Coup de Grace projects furthest (Coup de Grace 69/100, N 8 48/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Coup de Grace and N 8 smell similar?
Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and powdery accords. Common notes include Damask Rose and Lilac.
Is Coup de Grace or N 8 better for summer or winter?
For summer, N 8 is the stronger pick. For winter, Coup de Grace is the stronger pick. Coup de Grace suits evening wear; N 8 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Coup de Grace and N 8?
Coup de Grace has top notes of Damask Rose, Lilac and Violet, heart notes of Saffron and Vetiver, a base of Sandalwood and Amber. N 8 has top notes of Lilac and Tuscan Iris, heart notes of Parma Violet and Damask Rose, a base of White Musk and Vanilla.
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