Fragrance comparison

Courtesan vs Diva

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 347 ratings analysed

Courtesan

Worth

3.89346 votes

Rank #2,980 Warm SpicySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

13%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Diva

Swerve Parfums

5.001 votes

Rank #52,224 MuskyPatchouli

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Diva takes 3 of 4 categories.

Courtesan
Choose it for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Diva
Choose it for a musky and patchouli character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money.

Courtesan1/4

Diva3/4

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

DivaSwerve Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.89/ 5 · 346 votes

Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityDiva

SillageDiva

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value74

¤ Price value100

Category winnerDivaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

warm spicy100%

sweet91%

fruity83%

cinnamon74%

powdery65%

white floral56%

musky100%

patchouli92%

woody84%

balsamic77%

animalic69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match13%Clearly different

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

Red BerriesBergamotOrange Blossom

Heart

JasminePeachPatchouli

Base

AmberWhite MuskBenzoinVanilla

InformationalShared notesRed Berries, Bergamot, Jasmine and Orange Blossom. 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–

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex19

Women81

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,980

PerfumerPierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews90

Overall rank#52,224

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Diva by Swerve Parfums is a bold, modern floral fragrance that centers on a rich blend of red berries and creamy jasmine. Launched in 2021, it is designed for women who value confidence and a unique personal style. This scent works beautifully as a daytime signature, offering a persistent, musky presence that lingers …

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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 Diva?

Diva takes 3 of 4 categories. Courtesan is rated 3.89/5 from 346 votes; Diva is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Courtesan for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Diva for a musky and patchouli character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money.

Which lasts longer, Courtesan or Diva?

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

Which projects more, Courtesan or Diva?

Diva projects furthest (Diva 75/100, Courtesan 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Courtesan and Diva smell similar?

Clearly different: a 13% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Red Berries, Bergamot, Jasmine and Orange Blossom.

What are the notes in Courtesan and Diva?

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. Diva has top notes of Red Berries, Bergamot and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Jasmine, Peach and Patchouli, a base of Amber, White Musk, Benzoin and Vanilla.