N 8 vs Coup de Grace
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.
N 8Choose it for a powdery and floral character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Coup de GraceChoose it for a rose and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
N 80/7
Coup de Grace7/7
- 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
N 8MorphCoup de GraceHerve Gambs ParisWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.74/ 5 · 172 votes
Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%
3.81/ 5 · 132 votes
Have 44%Had 17%Want 38%
Category winnerCoup de GraceRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate29%Love
33%Like
25%Ok
10%Dislike
3%Hate
172 votes
27%Love
45%Like
10%Ok
16%Dislike
2%Hate
132 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 bothpowdery100%
floral91%
violet83%
iris74%
musky65%
fresh56%
rose100%
woody92%
floral84%
warm spicy77%
powdery69%
aromatic61%
Scent match30%Clearly different · both floral and powdery
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
LilacTuscan Iris
Heart2-4 hrs
Parma VioletDamask Rose
Base6-8+ hrs
White MuskVanilla
Top
Damask RoseLilacViolet
Heart
SaffronVetiver
Base
SandalwoodAmber
InformationalShared notesLilac and Damask Rose. Durations are only published for N 8, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer62
Fall0
Winter65
Day100
Night47
Spring73
Summer40
Fall100
Winter88
Day90
Night100
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#18,167
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews8
Overall rank#14,399
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews12
Category winnerCoup de GraceHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMorph 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 →Herve 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 →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, N 8 or Coup de Grace?
Coup de Grace takes 7 of 7 categories. N 8 is rated 3.74/5 from 172 votes; Coup de Grace is rated 3.81/5 from 132 votes. Choose N 8 for a powdery and floral character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Coup de Grace for a rose and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, N 8 or Coup de Grace?
Coup de Grace lasts longest (Coup de Grace 75/100, N 8 64/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, N 8 or Coup de Grace?
Coup de Grace projects furthest (Coup de Grace 69/100, N 8 48/100), based on community performance votes.
Do N 8 and Coup de Grace smell similar?
Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and powdery accords. Common notes include Lilac and Damask Rose.
Is N 8 or Coup de Grace better for summer or winter?
For summer, N 8 is the stronger pick. For winter, Coup de Grace is the stronger pick. N 8 suits daytime wear; Coup de Grace suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in N 8 and Coup de Grace?
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. Coup de Grace has top notes of Damask Rose, Lilac and Violet, heart notes of Saffron and Vetiver, a base of Sandalwood and Amber.
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