Fragrance comparison

AO vs Cortigiana

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 165 ratings analysed

Reserved

3.673 votes

Rank #62,075 FreshAquatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Cortigiana

Il Profvmo

3.46162 votes

Rank #12,716 CherryFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cortigiana takes 3 of 4 categories.

AO
Choose it for a fresh and aquatic character. Wins on value for money.
Cortigiana
Choose it for a cherry and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

AO1/4

Cortigiana3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Cortigiana
Sillage & projection: Cortigiana
Value for money: AO
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Cortigiana

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

AOReserved

CortigianaIl Profvmo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 0%Had 36%Want 64%

3.46/ 5 · 162 votes

Have 31%Had 27%Want 42%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

67%Like

33%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

20%Love

39%Like

8%Ok

32%Dislike

2%Hate

92 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate64

Category winners

LongevityCortigiana

SillageCortigiana

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value45

Category winnerAOBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh100%

aquatic83%

floral65%

green48%

herbal30%

cherry100%

floral92%

sweet84%

almond77%

fresh69%

nutty61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both fresh and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Notes

Watery NotesWildflowersHerbal Notes

No top / heart / base split published

Top

CherryWildflowers

Heart

AlmondVanilla

Base

IrisHerbal Notes

InformationalShared notesWildflowers and Herbal Notes. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring100

Summer23

Fall77

Winter42

Day100

Night29

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men6

Unisex18

Women76

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#62,075

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#12,716

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews26

Category winnerCortigianaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

AO by Reserved opens with crisp watery notes and crushed green stems. Soft wildflowers pop through the clean aquatic accord, supported by a mild herbal base. Designed for warm summer mornings, this casual eau de toilette provides an easy, low-key scent reset for gym runs or relaxed errands.

Reviews →

Cortigiana is a cherry and vanilla gourmand with a floral, slightly powdery edge. On some skin it opens sharp, even tart and a little aldehydic, with the “cherry” reading more like an impression than a juicy fruit note. As it settles, it often turns confection-like, with almond cookie dough and marshmallowy vanilla, t…

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, AO or Cortigiana?

Cortigiana takes 3 of 4 categories. AO is rated 3.67/5 from 3 votes; Cortigiana is rated 3.46/5 from 162 votes. Choose AO for a fresh and aquatic character. Wins on value for money. Choose Cortigiana for a cherry and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, AO or Cortigiana?

Cortigiana lasts longest (Cortigiana 74/100, AO 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, AO or Cortigiana?

Cortigiana projects furthest (Cortigiana 63/100, AO 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do AO and Cortigiana smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh and floral accords. Common notes include Wildflowers and Herbal Notes.

Is AO or Cortigiana better for summer or winter?

Cortigiana suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in AO and Cortigiana?

AO features Watery Notes, Wildflowers and Herbal Notes. Cortigiana has top notes of Cherry and Wildflowers, heart notes of Almond and Vanilla, a base of Iris and Herbal Notes.