Fragrance comparison

Christian Lacroix Ambre vs Courtesan

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 687 ratings analysed

Christian Lacroix Ambre

Avon

3.68341 votes

Rank #29,587 AmberCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

29%scent match

Clearly different

7 wins

Courtesan

Worth

3.89346 votes

Rank #2,762 Warm SpicySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Courtesan takes 7 of 7 categories.

Christian Lacroix Ambre
Choose it for a amber and citrus character. Best in winter.
Courtesan
Choose it for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Christian Lacroix Ambre0/7

Courtesan7/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Christian Lacroix AmbreAvon

CourtesanWorth

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.68/ 5 · 341 votes

Have 41%Had 31%Want 28%

3.89/ 5 · 346 votes

Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%

Category winnerCourtesanRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

17%Love

57%Like

4%Ok

21%Dislike

1%Hate

341 votes

43%Love

42%Like

2%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

227 votes

Category winnerCourtesanMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityCourtesan

SillageCourtesan

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value64

¤ Price value74

Category winnerCourtesanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

citrus90%

caramel80%

sweet70%

fruity60%

rose50%

warm spicy100%

sweet91%

fruity83%

cinnamon74%

powdery65%

white floral56%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both sweet and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Mandarin OrangeRed Berries

Heart

Palisander RosewoodRoseJasmine

Base

AmberCaramel

Top

CinnamonPineappleCardamomCloveRed BerriesBergamot

Heart

JasmineOrange BlossomRoseMagnolia

Base

VanillaSandalwoodAmberCaramelCacaoMuskDark ChocolatePeach

InformationalShared notesRed Berries, Rose, Jasmine and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring40

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring41

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerCourtesanMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex14

Women86

Men0

Unisex19

Women81

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,587

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#2,762

PerfumerPierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews90

Category winnerCourtesanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Christian Lacroix Ambre by Avon opens with tart red berries and bright mandarin orange before settling into a heart of palisander rosewood and rose. The base relies on golden amber and warm caramel, giving the blend a sweet, resinous glow suited for crisp autumn evenings.

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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, Christian Lacroix Ambre or Courtesan?

Courtesan takes 7 of 7 categories. Christian Lacroix Ambre is rated 3.68/5 from 341 votes; Courtesan is rated 3.89/5 from 346 votes. Choose Christian Lacroix Ambre for a amber and citrus character. Best in winter. Choose Courtesan for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Christian Lacroix Ambre or Courtesan?

Courtesan lasts longest (Courtesan 75/100, Christian Lacroix Ambre 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Christian Lacroix Ambre or Courtesan?

Courtesan projects furthest (Courtesan 60/100, Christian Lacroix Ambre 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Christian Lacroix Ambre and Courtesan smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and fruity accords. Common notes include Red Berries, Rose, Jasmine and Amber.

Is Christian Lacroix Ambre or Courtesan better for summer or winter?

For summer, Christian Lacroix Ambre is the stronger pick. For winter, Christian Lacroix Ambre is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Christian Lacroix Ambre and Courtesan?

Christian Lacroix Ambre has top notes of Mandarin Orange and Red Berries, heart notes of Palisander Rosewood, Rose and Jasmine, a base of Amber and Caramel. 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.