Fragrance comparison

Authentic vs Courtesan

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 355 ratings analysed

Authentic

Marbert

4.009 votes

Rank #38,201 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Courtesan

Worth

3.89346 votes

Rank #2,707 Warm SpicySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Courtesan takes 3 of 4 categories.

Authentic
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Courtesan
Choose it for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Authentic1/4

Courtesan3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AuthenticMarbert

CourtesanWorth

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 42%Had 21%Want 38%

3.89/ 5 · 346 votes

Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

22%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

43%Love

42%Like

2%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

227 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityCourtesan

SillageCourtesan

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value74

Category winnerAuthenticBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy92%

floral84%

powdery77%

soft spicy69%

citrus61%

warm spicy100%

sweet91%

fruity83%

cinnamon74%

powdery65%

white floral56%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both warm spicy and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

CardamomCinnamonBergamotStar AniseRed Berries

Heart2-4 hrs

JasmineWater LilyVirginia CedarRose

Base5-7 hrs

MuskSandalwoodoak mossAmber

Top

CinnamonPineappleCardamomCloveRed BerriesBergamot

Heart

JasmineOrange BlossomRoseMagnolia

Base

VanillaSandalwoodAmberCaramelCacaoMuskDark ChocolatePeach

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Cinnamon, Bergamot and Red Berries. Durations are only published for Authentic, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring40

Summer40

Fall40

Winter100

Day100

Night50

Spring41

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Work 37%Casual 34%Date 17%Party 11%

Men0

Unisex19

Women81

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#38,201

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#2,707

PerfumerPierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews90

Category winnerCourtesanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Authentic by Marbert opens with an immediate lift of brisk bergamot, sharp star anise, and sweet cinnamon bark. The first spray carries a quick vapor flash of perfumer alcohol, but that initial bite calms down within two minutes. A cool aquatic heart quickly emerges. Clean water lily and fresh rose mingle with dry Vir…

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Courtesan by Worth is a warm, spicy Oriental Vanilla fragrance that feels like a buried treasure for fans of rich, gourmand profiles. Released in 2006, it layers sharp cinnamon and roasted pineapple over a heart of jasmine and a dark, buttery cacao and vanilla base. It is a standout choice for cold weather, offering i…

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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, Authentic or Courtesan?

Courtesan takes 3 of 4 categories. Authentic is rated 4.00/5 from 9 votes; Courtesan is rated 3.89/5 from 346 votes. Choose Authentic for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Courtesan for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Authentic or Courtesan?

Courtesan lasts longest (Courtesan 75/100, Authentic 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Authentic or Courtesan?

Courtesan projects furthest (Courtesan 60/100, Authentic 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Authentic and Courtesan smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and powdery accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Cinnamon, Bergamot and Red Berries.

Is Authentic or Courtesan better for summer or winter?

Authentic suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Authentic and Courtesan?

Authentic has top notes of Cardamom, Cinnamon, Bergamot and Star Anise, heart notes of Jasmine, Water Lily, Virginia Cedar and Rose, a base of Musk, Sandalwood, oak moss and Amber. Courtesan has top notes of Cinnamon, Pineapple, Cardamom and Clove, heart notes of Jasmine, Orange Blossom, Rose and Magnolia, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood, Amber and Caramel.