Fragrance comparison

Cortigiana vs Sugar Temptation

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 162 ratings analysed

1 wins

Cortigiana

Il Profvmo

3.46162 votes

Rank #12,716 CherryFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

60%scent match

Closely related

Sugar Temptation

The Perfumist Ici ParisXL

—0 votes

Rank #70,809 AlmondCherry

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cortigiana takes 1 of 1 categories.

Cortigiana
Choose it for a cherry and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Sugar Temptation
Choose it for a almond and cherry character.

Cortigiana1/1

Sugar Temptation0/1

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
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

CortigianaIl Profvmo

Sugar TemptationThe Perfumist Ici ParisXL

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.46/ 5 · 162 votes

Have 31%Had 27%Want 42%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 100%Had 0%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate64

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

cherry100%

floral92%

sweet84%

almond77%

fresh69%

nutty61%

almond100%

cherry83%

nutty65%

sweet48%

fruity30%

Scent match60%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

AlmondCherry

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesCherry and Almond. 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

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men6

Unisex18

Women76

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,716

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews26

Overall rank#70,809

PerfumerNot listed

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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Sugar Temptation by The Perfumist Ici ParisXL delivers a sweet cherry hit tailored for cozy autumn evenings. Warm almond and crisp apple notes combine with a base of patchouli to create an approachable gourmand experience. It suits casual wearers who want a playful scent that stays close to the skin without overwhelmi…

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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.

Do Cortigiana and Sugar Temptation smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share cherry, almond and sweet accords. Common notes include Cherry and Almond.

Is Cortigiana or Sugar Temptation better for summer or winter?

Cortigiana suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cortigiana and Sugar Temptation?

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