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Caron · Sold as feminine
Coup De Fouet
The quiet sophistication of an elegant drawing room where rose petals mingle with woody notes, and the air is filled with a subtle earthiness.
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Coup De FouetPremium · $100–250
44%Similar accords, often for lessVelvet Love · Dolce&GabbanaMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares carnation and pepper8 matches →How it wears
From community votes · bars are each option's shareComposition & Character
The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 1954 by Caron, Coup De Fouet is a chypre floral fragrance created by Michel Morsetti. This composition opens with fresh and warm spicy notes that quickly give way to a heart of rose, blending seamlessly into earthy and mossy accords. The woody base provides a grounding warmth, making it an enduring classic from the legendary French perfume house.
Apply this fragrance sparingly — the warm spicy top notes are vibrant but fleeting. The rich base notes will linger on your skin for hours, so let them build gradually over time.
Fig. 01 — Coup De Fouet, Caron
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Michel Morsetti
Michel Morsetti was assistant to Ernest Daltroff, founder of the House of Caron, helping build the house from its early-1900s beginnings alongside Raoul Daltroff and creative director Félicie Wanpouille.
Designer Caron
More from the house · founded 1904 · France
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What people
are saying.
Warmly received so far: loved by 59%, disliked or hated by 7%.