Fragrance comparison

Courtesan vs Lobogal Gold

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 453 ratings analysed

5 wins

Courtesan

Worth

3.89346 votes

Rank #2,980 Warm SpicySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

Lobogal Gold

Lobogal

3.69107 votes

Rank #31,609 FruityFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Courtesan takes 5 of 7 categories.

Courtesan
Choose it for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Lobogal Gold
Choose it for a fruity and floral character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Courtesan5/7

Lobogal Gold2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CourtesanWorth

Lobogal GoldLobogal

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.89/ 5 · 346 votes

Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%

3.69/ 5 · 107 votes

Have 36%Had 23%Want 41%

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

20%Love

52%Like

7%Ok

21%Dislike

1%Hate

107 votes

Category winnerCourtesanMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityCourtesan

SillageCourtesan

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value74

¤ Price value75

Category winnerLobogal GoldBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

sweet91%

fruity83%

cinnamon74%

powdery65%

white floral56%

fruity100%

floral92%

sweet84%

powdery77%

white floral69%

woody61%

Scent match50%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

MelonPineappleLitchiTangerineBlack CurrantPink PepperBergamot

Heart

VioletMagnoliaFreesiaCasablanca LilyJasmineRoseLily-of-the-Valley

Base

RaspberryOrris RootLeatherPeachCaramelAmberEbony WoodMusk

InformationalShared notesPineapple, Bergamot, Jasmine 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–

Spring83

Summer28

Fall100

Winter62

Day100

Night44

Category winnerLobogal GoldMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex19

Women81

Men6

Unisex6

Women88

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,980

PerfumerPierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews90

Overall rank#31,609

PerfumerPierre Bourdon, Valerie Garnuch-Mentzel

Launched—

Reviews1

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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Lobogal Gold opens with a bright burst of melon, litchi, and pineapple before settling into a powdery floral heart. Crafted by perfumer Pierre Bourdon in 2004, this composition pairs juicy orchard fruit with classic casablanca lily and soft violet. As the top notes quiet down, sweet caramel and dark leather emerge ben…

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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 Lobogal Gold?

Courtesan takes 5 of 7 categories. Courtesan is rated 3.89/5 from 346 votes; Lobogal Gold is rated 3.69/5 from 107 votes. Choose Courtesan for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Lobogal Gold for a fruity and floral character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Courtesan or Lobogal Gold?

Courtesan lasts longest (Courtesan 75/100, Lobogal Gold 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Courtesan or Lobogal Gold?

Courtesan projects furthest (Courtesan 60/100, Lobogal Gold 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Courtesan and Lobogal Gold smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and powdery accords. Common notes include Pineapple, Bergamot, Jasmine and Rose.

Is Courtesan or Lobogal Gold better for summer or winter?

For summer, Lobogal Gold is the stronger pick. For winter, Courtesan is the stronger pick. Lobogal Gold suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Courtesan and Lobogal Gold?

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. Lobogal Gold has top notes of Melon, Pineapple, Litchi and Tangerine, heart notes of Violet, Magnolia, Freesia and Casablanca Lily, a base of Raspberry, Orris Root, Leather and Peach.