Courtesan vs Momona
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
57%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Courtesan takes 6 of 7 categories.
CourtesanChoose it for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
MomonaChoose it for a sweet and warm spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Courtesan6/7
Momona1/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Courtesan
- Community sentiment
- Courtesan
- Longevity
- Courtesan
- Sillage & projection
- Courtesan
- Value for money
- Courtesan
- Versatility
- Momona
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Courtesan
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
CourtesanWorthMomonaParfums d'ElmarWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.89/ 5 · 346 votes
Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%
4.02/ 5 · 61 votes
Have 21%Had 9%Want 70%
Category winnerCourtesanRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate43%Love
42%Like
2%Ok
13%Dislike
0%Hate
227 votes
52%Love
26%Like
3%Ok
7%Dislike
11%Hate
61 votes
Category winnerCourtesanMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityCourtesan
SillageCourtesan
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerCourtesanBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwarm spicy100%
sweet91%
fruity83%
cinnamon74%
powdery65%
white floral56%
sweet100%
warm spicy92%
caramel84%
cinnamon77%
fruity69%
tropical61%
Scent match57%Closely related · both warm spicy, sweet and fruity
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
CinnamonPineappleCardamomCloveRed BerriesBergamot
Heart
JasmineOrange BlossomRoseMagnolia
Base
VanillaSandalwoodAmberCaramelCacaoMuskDark ChocolatePeach
Top15-30 mins
OrangeSaffronCardamomGingerMandarin OrangeBlack Pepper
Heart2-4 hrs
PassionfruitCinnamonTeaLotusCloveOrange BlossomNutmegAlmond
Base8-12 hrs
White ChocolateCaramelAmberVanillaMuskSandalwoodTonka BeanGuaiac Wood
InformationalShared notesCinnamon, Cardamom, Clove and Orange Blossom. Durations are only published for Momona, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring41
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring88
Summer50
Fall100
Winter83
Day95
Night100
Category winnerMomonaMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#2,980
PerfumerPierre Bourdon
Launched—
Reviews90
Overall rank#27,200
PerfumerChristian Carbonnel
Launched—
Reviews4
Category winnerCourtesanHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotCourtesan 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…
Reviews →Parfums d'Elmar Momona hits the skin with a burst of sweet orange, sparkling ginger, and sharp black pepper. It wastes no time making an entrance. Within minutes, the zesty citrus flare subsides as a juicy tropical passionfruit note collides with warm cinnamon and grounding black tea. The transition feels immediate an…
Reviews →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 Momona?
Courtesan takes 6 of 7 categories. Courtesan is rated 3.89/5 from 346 votes; Momona is rated 4.02/5 from 61 votes. Choose Courtesan for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Momona for a sweet and warm spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Courtesan or Momona?
Courtesan lasts longest (Courtesan 75/100, Momona 72/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Courtesan or Momona?
Courtesan projects furthest (Courtesan 60/100, Momona 57/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Courtesan and Momona smell similar?
Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, sweet and fruity accords. Common notes include Cinnamon, Cardamom, Clove and Orange Blossom.
Is Courtesan or Momona better for summer or winter?
For summer, Momona is the stronger pick. For winter, Courtesan is the stronger pick. Momona suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Courtesan and Momona?
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. Momona has top notes of Orange, Saffron, Cardamom and Ginger, heart notes of Passionfruit, Cinnamon, Tea and Lotus, a base of White Chocolate, Caramel, Amber and Vanilla.
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