Fragrance comparison

Courtesan vs Gloss À Levre

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

Updated 13 Oct 2026 385 ratings analysed

4 wins

Courtesan

Worth

3.89346 votes

Rank #2,777 Warm SpicySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Gloss À Levre

Zara

3.9539 votes

Rank #18,355 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Courtesan takes 4 of 7 categories.

Courtesan
Choose it for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Gloss À Levre
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Courtesan4/7

Gloss À Levre3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CourtesanWorth

Gloss À LevreZara

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.89/ 5 · 346 votes

Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%

3.95/ 5 · 39 votes

Have 32%Had 30%Want 37%

Category winnerCourtesanRating 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

21%Love

67%Like

3%Ok

8%Dislike

3%Hate

39 votes

Category winnerGloss À LevreMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityCourtesan

SillageCourtesan

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value74

¤ Price value83

Category winnerGloss À LevreBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

sweet91%

fruity83%

cinnamon74%

powdery65%

white floral56%

fruity100%

sweet86%

vanilla72%

powdery58%

fresh44%

sour30%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both fruity, sweet and powdery

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 Berries

Heart

Peach

Base

Vanilla

InformationalShared notesRed Berries, Vanilla and Peach. 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–

Spring60

Summer100

Fall20

Winter0

Day100

Night20

Category winnerGloss À LevreMost 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#2,777

PerfumerPierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews90

Overall rank#18,355

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

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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Gloss À Levre by Zara offers a bright, aromatic fruit profile anchored by red berries and peach. This composition moves quickly into a soft vanilla base, creating a casual, light aesthetic that feels right for warm weather. It is a straightforward, feminine scent suited for daily wear when you want a uncomplicated, sw…

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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.

Which is better, Courtesan or Gloss À Levre?

Courtesan takes 4 of 7 categories. Courtesan is rated 3.89/5 from 346 votes; Gloss À Levre is rated 3.95/5 from 39 votes. Choose Courtesan for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Gloss À Levre for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Courtesan or Gloss À Levre?

Courtesan lasts longest (Courtesan 75/100, Gloss À Levre 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Courtesan or Gloss À Levre?

Courtesan projects furthest (Courtesan 60/100, Gloss À Levre 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Courtesan and Gloss À Levre smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and powdery accords. Common notes include Red Berries, Vanilla and Peach.

Is Courtesan or Gloss À Levre better for summer or winter?

For summer, Gloss À Levre is the stronger pick. For winter, Courtesan is the stronger pick. Gloss À Levre suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Courtesan and Gloss À Levre?

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. Gloss À Levre has top notes of Red Berries, heart notes of Peach, a base of Vanilla.