Fragrance comparison

Cortigiana vs Luctor Et Emergo

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 530 ratings analysed

5 wins

Cortigiana

Il Profvmo

3.46162 votes

Rank #12,715 CherryFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

58%scent match

Closely related

Luctor Et Emergo

The People Of The Labyrinths

4.12368 votes

Rank #26,118 AlmondCherry

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cortigiana takes 5 of 7 categories.

Cortigiana
Choose it for a cherry and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Luctor Et Emergo
Choose it for a almond and cherry character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in winter.

Cortigiana5/7

Luctor Et Emergo2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CortigianaIl Profvmo

Luctor Et EmergoThe People Of The Labyrinths

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.46/ 5 · 162 votes

Have 31%Had 27%Want 42%

4.12/ 5 · 368 votes

Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%

Category winnerLuctor Et EmergoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

20%Love

39%Like

8%Ok

32%Dislike

2%Hate

92 votes

45%Love

38%Like

2%Ok

14%Dislike

1%Hate

368 votes

Category winnerLuctor Et EmergoMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate64

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityCortigiana

SillageCortigiana

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price value42

Category winnerCortigianaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

cherry100%

floral92%

sweet84%

almond77%

fresh69%

nutty61%

almond100%

cherry88%

sweet77%

nutty65%

woody53%

fruity42%

Scent match58%Closely related · both cherry, almond and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CherryWildflowers

Heart

AlmondVanilla

Base

IrisHerbal Notes

Notes

CherryAlmondWoodsy NotesVanillaGrassWhite Flowers

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesCherry, Almond and Vanilla. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer23

Fall77

Winter42

Day100

Night29

Spring37

Summer29

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerCortigianaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men6

Unisex18

Women76

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,715

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews26

Overall rank#26,118

PerfumerArturetto Landi

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCortigianaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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…

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Luctor Et Emergo by The People Of The Labyrinths is a strange, compelling blend of almond and sour cherry. Developed in 1997, it offers a stark contrast between green grass notes and sweet, balsamic woods. It works best for enthusiasts seeking a complex, retro-leaning scent profile.

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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, Cortigiana or Luctor Et Emergo?

Cortigiana takes 5 of 7 categories. Cortigiana is rated 3.46/5 from 162 votes; Luctor Et Emergo is rated 4.12/5 from 368 votes. Choose Cortigiana for a cherry and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Luctor Et Emergo for a almond and cherry character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Cortigiana or Luctor Et Emergo?

They last about the same: Cortigiana 74/100, Luctor Et Emergo 72/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Cortigiana or Luctor Et Emergo?

Cortigiana projects furthest (Cortigiana 63/100, Luctor Et Emergo 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cortigiana and Luctor Et Emergo smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share cherry, almond and sweet accords. Common notes include Cherry, Almond and Vanilla.

Is Cortigiana or Luctor Et Emergo better for summer or winter?

For summer, Luctor Et Emergo is the stronger pick. For winter, Luctor Et Emergo is the stronger pick. Cortigiana suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cortigiana and Luctor Et Emergo?

Cortigiana has top notes of Cherry and Wildflowers, heart notes of Almond and Vanilla, a base of Iris and Herbal Notes. Luctor Et Emergo features Cherry, Almond, Woodsy Notes, Vanilla and Grass.