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Courtesan vs Luna Força

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

Updated 498 ratings analysed
Some overlap
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 community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

  • Luna Força

    Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and versatility. Best in winter.

Courtesan5/7
Luna Força2/7
Ratings & consensus
Luna Força
Community sentiment
Courtesan
Longevity
Courtesan
Sillage & projection
Courtesan
Value for money
Courtesan
Versatility
Luna Força
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Courtesan

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
CourtesanWorth
Luna ForçaNatura
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.89/ 5 · 346 votes
Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%
4.03/ 5 · 152 votes
Have 82%Had 18%Want 0%
Category winnerLuna ForçaRating 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

41%Love
34%Like
14%Ok
9%Dislike
2%Hate

152 votes

Category winnerCourtesanMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity75
〰 Sillage60
♥ Love / hate77
⏱ Longevity64
〰 Sillage55
♥ Love / hate76
Category winners

LongevityCourtesan

SillageCourtesan

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value74
¤ Price value61
Category winnerCourtesanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
warm spicy100%
sweet91%
fruity83%
cinnamon74%
powdery65%
white floral56%
fruity100%
woody92%
sweet84%
white floral77%
vanilla69%
amber61%
Scent match41%Some overlap · both fruity, sweet and white floral

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
PlumPink PepperPeachRaspberryPearAppleMelonPineapple
Heart
ParamelaOrange BlossomJasmine SambacHeliotropeLily-of-the-ValleyGardeniaMagnoliaRose
Base
VanillaAmberPatchouliCoumarinBenzoinSandalwoodCedarLabdanum
InformationalShared notesPineapple, Orange Blossom, Rose and Magnolia. 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–
Spring73
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerLuna ForçaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex19
Women81
Men1
Unisex6
Women93
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,980

PerfumerPierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews90

Overall rank#31,360

PerfumerVerônica Kato

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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Luna Força by Natura brings a bold, fruity-woody personality to the skin. It opens with a vibrant burst of plum and pink pepper before settling into a warm, patchouli-infused heart. Designed for women, this 2022 release offers a complex, modern profile suitable for evening wear or cooler autumn days where a deeper, re…

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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 Luna Força?

Courtesan takes 5 of 7 categories. Courtesan is rated 3.89/5 from 346 votes; Luna Força is rated 4.03/5 from 152 votes. Choose Courtesan for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Luna Força for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and versatility. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Courtesan or Luna Força?

Courtesan lasts longest (Courtesan 75/100, Luna Força 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Courtesan or Luna Força?

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

Do Courtesan and Luna Força smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and white floral accords. Common notes include Pineapple, Orange Blossom, Rose and Magnolia.

Is Courtesan or Luna Força better for summer or winter?

For summer, Courtesan is the stronger pick. For winter, Courtesan is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Courtesan and Luna Força?

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. Luna Força has top notes of Plum, Pink Pepper, Peach and Raspberry, heart notes of Paramela, Orange Blossom, Jasmine Sambac and Heliotrope, a base of Vanilla, Amber, Patchouli and Coumarin.

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