Fragrance comparison

Courtesan vs Pardon

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 4,403 ratings analysed

Courtesan

Worth

3.89346 votes

Rank #2,979 Warm SpicySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Pardon

Nasomatto

4.284,057 votes

Rank #25,884 Warm SpicyOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pardon takes 5 of 7 categories.

Courtesan
Choose it for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Pardon
Choose it for a warm spicy and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Courtesan2/7

Pardon5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CourtesanWorth

PardonNasomatto

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.89/ 5 · 346 votes

Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%

4.28/ 5 · 4,057 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

Category winnerPardonRating 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

55%Love

29%Like

8%Ok

7%Dislike

1%Hate

4,057 votes

Category winnerPardonMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityPardon

SillagePardon

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value74

¤ Price value41

Category winnerCourtesanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

sweet91%

fruity83%

cinnamon74%

powdery65%

white floral56%

warm spicy100%

oud92%

chocolate84%

woody77%

sweet69%

floral61%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both warm spicy and sweet

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

MagnoliaFlowers

Heart

Dark ChocolateTonka BeanCinnamon

Base

Agarwood (Oud)Sandalwood

InformationalShared notesCinnamon, Magnolia, Sandalwood and Dark Chocolate. 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–

Spring37

Summer13

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerPardonMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex19

Women81

Men75

Unisex23

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,979

PerfumerPierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews90

Overall rank#25,884

PerfumerAlessandro Gualtieri

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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Pardon is a dark, polished scent built around chocolate, cinnamon, tonka and smooth woods. It opens with a soft floral lift, then quickly turns richer and warmer, with oud and sandalwood giving the sweetness a dressed-up, tailored feel. This usually suits cool weather, evening wear and anyone who likes sweet-spicy fra…

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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 Pardon?

Pardon takes 5 of 7 categories. Courtesan is rated 3.89/5 from 346 votes; Pardon is rated 4.28/5 from 4,057 votes. Choose Courtesan for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Pardon for a warm spicy and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Courtesan or Pardon?

Pardon lasts longest (Pardon 79/100, Courtesan 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Courtesan or Pardon?

Pardon projects furthest (Pardon 65/100, Courtesan 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Courtesan and Pardon smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and sweet accords. Common notes include Cinnamon, Magnolia, Sandalwood and Dark Chocolate.

Is Courtesan or Pardon better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Courtesan and Pardon?

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. Pardon has top notes of Magnolia and Flowers, heart notes of Dark Chocolate, Tonka Bean and Cinnamon, a base of Agarwood (Oud) and Sandalwood.