Fragrance comparison

Courtesan vs Ahl

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 396 ratings analysed

Courtesan

Worth

3.89346 votes

Rank #2,980 Warm SpicySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Ahl

Ahmed Al Maghribi

4.1950 votes

Rank #4,309 SweetFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ahl takes 4 of 5 categories.

Courtesan
Choose it for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Ahl
Choose it for a sweet and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Courtesan1/5

Ahl4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CourtesanWorth

AhlAhmed Al Maghribi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.89/ 5 · 346 votes

Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%

4.19/ 5 · 50 votes

Have 41%Had 2%Want 57%

Category winnerAhlRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

43%Love

42%Like

2%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

227 votes

67%Love

13%Like

13%Ok

0%Dislike

7%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity96

〰 Sillage91

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityAhl

SillageAhl

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value74

¤ Price value88

Category winnerAhlBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

sweet91%

fruity83%

cinnamon74%

powdery65%

white floral56%

sweet100%

floral92%

woody84%

amber77%

citrus69%

fruity61%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both sweet and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CinnamonPineappleCardamomCloveRed BerriesBergamot

Heart

JasmineOrange BlossomRoseMagnolia

Base

VanillaSandalwoodAmberCaramelCacaoMuskDark ChocolatePeach

Top

Pink PepperBananaRaspberryLavenderCardamomAngelica RootBergamotMelon

Heart

Cashmere WoodOrange BlossomCyclamenMagnoliaIrisMarine notesRosePatchouli

Base

OudTonka BeanAmberVanillaSandalwoodCaramelWhite MuskMoss

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Bergamot, Orange Blossom and Rose. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring41

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring64

Summer27

Fall91

Winter100

Day75

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex19

Women81

Men9

Unisex77

Women14

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,980

PerfumerPierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews90

Overall rank#4,309

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Category winnerCourtesanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Ahl is a loud, sweet fruity floral with a creamy banana twist up top and a darker oud, musk, patchouli base underneath. It opens playful and bright, then turns warmer, woodier, and more textured as it dries. On skin, it usually reads rich, expressive, and unapologetically strong. If you enjoy bold projection, dessert-…

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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, Courtesan or Ahl?

Ahl takes 4 of 5 categories. Courtesan is rated 3.89/5 from 346 votes; Ahl is rated 4.19/5 from 50 votes. Choose Courtesan for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Ahl for a sweet and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Courtesan or Ahl?

Ahl lasts longest (Ahl 96/100, Courtesan 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Courtesan or Ahl?

Ahl projects furthest (Ahl 91/100, Courtesan 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Courtesan and Ahl smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and fruity accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Bergamot, Orange Blossom and Rose.

Is Courtesan or Ahl better for summer or winter?

Ahl suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Courtesan and Ahl?

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. Ahl has top notes of Pink Pepper, Banana, Raspberry and Lavender, heart notes of Cashmere Wood, Orange Blossom, Cyclamen and Magnolia, a base of Oud, Tonka Bean, Amber and Vanilla.