Cortigiana vs Perpetual
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
53%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Cortigiana takes 4 of 7 categories.
CortigianaChoose it for a cherry and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
PerpetualChoose it for a sweet and almond character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, day or night wear.
Cortigiana4/7
Perpetual3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Perpetual
- Community sentiment
- Perpetual
- Longevity
- Cortigiana
- Sillage & projection
- Cortigiana
- Value for money
- Cortigiana
- Versatility
- Cortigiana
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Perpetual
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
CortigianaIl ProfvmoPerpetualMoresqueWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.46/ 5 · 162 votes
Have 31%Had 27%Want 42%
4.11/ 5 · 166 votes
Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%
Category winnerPerpetualRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate20%Love
39%Like
8%Ok
32%Dislike
2%Hate
92 votes
43%Love
38%Like
11%Ok
4%Dislike
4%Hate
166 votes
Category winnerPerpetualMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityCortigiana
SillageCortigiana
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerCortigianaBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcherry100%
floral92%
sweet84%
almond77%
fresh69%
nutty61%
sweet100%
almond92%
cherry84%
vanilla77%
nutty69%
fruity61%
Scent match53%Some overlap · both cherry, sweet and almond
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
CherryWildflowers
Heart
AlmondVanilla
Base
IrisHerbal Notes
Top15-30 mins
CherryAlmondGingerOrange
Heart2-4 hrs
IrisRosePatchouliJasmine
Base6-8+ hrs
Brown sugarVanillaTonka BeanAmberSandalwood
InformationalShared notesCherry, Almond, Vanilla and Iris. Durations are only published for Perpetual, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer23
Fall77
Winter42
Day100
Night29
Spring84
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day93
Night100
Category winnerCortigianaMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#13,804
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews26
Overall rank#12,641
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews10
Category winnerPerpetualHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotCortigiana 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 →Perpetual by Moresque delivers an immediate burst of juicy black cherry and sweet crushed almonds, cut through with fresh grated ginger and a splash of bright orange. As the opening settles, the fragrance shifts into a smooth, bakery-fresh blend of brown sugar, warm vanilla, and creamy tonka bean, backed by a soft hin…
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Cortigiana or Perpetual?
Cortigiana takes 4 of 7 categories. Cortigiana is rated 3.46/5 from 162 votes; Perpetual is rated 4.11/5 from 166 votes. Choose Cortigiana for a cherry and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Perpetual for a sweet and almond character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Cortigiana or Perpetual?
Cortigiana lasts longest (Cortigiana 74/100, Perpetual 69/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Cortigiana or Perpetual?
Cortigiana projects furthest (Cortigiana 63/100, Perpetual 57/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Cortigiana and Perpetual smell similar?
Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share cherry, sweet and almond accords. Common notes include Cherry, Almond, Vanilla and Iris.
Is Cortigiana or Perpetual better for summer or winter?
For summer, Cortigiana is the stronger pick. For winter, Perpetual is the stronger pick. Cortigiana suits daytime wear; Perpetual suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Cortigiana and Perpetual?
Cortigiana has top notes of Cherry and Wildflowers, heart notes of Almond and Vanilla, a base of Iris and Herbal Notes. Perpetual has top notes of Cherry, Almond, Ginger and Orange, heart notes of Iris, Rose, Patchouli and Jasmine, a base of Brown sugar, Vanilla, Tonka Bean and Amber.
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