Coup De Fouet
“Coup De Fouet by Caron is a Chypre Floral fragrance for women”
The Quick Read
Warmly received so far — a floral, warm spicy composition with a rose undertone. Voted best for fall wear, leaning feminine.
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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.
Composition & Character
How It Wears
Application Tips
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.
Michel Morsetti
Founding perfumer · 7 fragrances
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. He went on to become a celebrated perfumer in his own right, creating Or et Noir (1949) in homage to Daltroff, and both Poivre and Coup de Fouet (1954).
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The story behind the bottle.
The quiet sophistication of an elegant drawing room where rose petals mingle with woody notes, and the air is filled with a subtle earthiness.
Fig. 01 — Coup De Fouet, Caron
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