Fragrance comparison

Courageous vs Ecusson

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 105 ratings analysed

Courageous

Ellen Tracy

3.437 votes

Rank #57,224 PatchouliWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Ecusson

Jean d'Albret

4.4798 votes

Rank #28,685 Warm SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ecusson takes 3 of 4 categories.

Courageous
Choose it for a patchouli and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Ecusson
Choose it for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Courageous1/4

Ecusson3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CourageousEllen Tracy

EcussonJean d'Albret

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.43/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 88%Had 3%Want 9%

4.47/ 5 · 98 votes

Have 82%Had 18%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

14%Like

29%Ok

29%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

59%Love

34%Like

3%Ok

3%Dislike

1%Hate

98 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity36

〰 Sillage40

♥ Love / hate61

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate87

Category winners

LongevityEcusson

SillageEcusson

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value90

¤ Price value60

Category winnerCourageousBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

patchouli100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

powdery77%

rose69%

musky61%

warm spicy100%

aromatic92%

floral84%

powdery77%

aldehydic69%

earthy61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both warm spicy and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

Black PepperBergamotLemon

Heart1 to 2 hours

RoseWater LilyDewberryCassisOrris

Base2 to 3 hours

PatchouliMuskVanillaSandalwood

Top

AldehydesOrrisLemonCassia BourbonCassis

Heart

CarnationYlang-YlangRoseGeraniumJasmineVioletTuberose

Base

OakmossMuskVanillaVetiverSandalwood

InformationalShared notesLemon, Rose, Cassis and Orris. Durations are only published for Courageous, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall50

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring53

Summer26

Fall100

Winter79

Day40

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex14

Women86

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#57,224

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#28,685

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerEcussonHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Courageous by Ellen Tracy delivers a bright citrus opening balanced by earthy patchouli and soft floral undertones. Fresh lemon and zesty bergamot introduce the scent with a light pinch of black pepper. Soon after, watery rose and delicate water lily emerge alongside tart dewberry and powdery orris root. The base sett…

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Ecusson is a dusty, green-leaning chypre that opens with crisp aldehydes and sharp lemon. The core softens into a powdery iris and carnation heart, before settling into a warm oakmoss and vetiver base. It suits collectors seeking a dry, historic French profile for cool autumn afternoons.

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Courageous or Ecusson?

Ecusson takes 3 of 4 categories. Courageous is rated 3.43/5 from 7 votes; Ecusson is rated 4.47/5 from 98 votes. Choose Courageous for a patchouli and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Ecusson for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Courageous or Ecusson?

Ecusson lasts longest (Ecusson 68/100, Courageous 36/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Courageous or Ecusson?

Ecusson projects furthest (Ecusson 60/100, Courageous 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Courageous and Ecusson smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and powdery accords. Common notes include Lemon, Rose, Cassis and Orris.

Is Courageous or Ecusson better for summer or winter?

Courageous suits daytime wear; Ecusson suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Courageous and Ecusson?

Courageous has top notes of Black Pepper, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Rose, Water Lily, Dewberry and Cassis, a base of Patchouli, Musk, Vanilla and Sandalwood. Ecusson has top notes of Aldehydes, Orris, Lemon and Cassia Bourbon, heart notes of Carnation, Ylang-Ylang, Rose and Geranium, a base of Oakmoss, Musk, Vanilla and Vetiver.