Courtesan vs Passion Fruit
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
45%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Courtesan takes 5 of 7 categories.
CourtesanChoose it for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Passion FruitChoose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Courtesan5/7
Passion Fruit2/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Courtesan
- Community sentiment
- Courtesan
- Longevity
- Courtesan
- Sillage & projection
- Courtesan
- Value for money
- Passion Fruit
- Versatility
- Passion Fruit
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Courtesan
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
CourtesanWorthPassion FruitPacificaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.89/ 5 · 346 votes
Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%
3.98/ 5 · 55 votes
Have 53%Had 7%Want 40%
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
33%Love
44%Like
13%Ok
11%Dislike
0%Hate
55 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 winnerPassion FruitBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwarm spicy100%
sweet91%
fruity83%
cinnamon74%
powdery65%
white floral56%
fruity100%
sweet92%
powdery84%
woody77%
musky69%
tropical61%
Scent match45%Some overlap · both sweet, fruity and powdery
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
CinnamonPineappleCardamomCloveRed BerriesBergamot
Heart
JasmineOrange BlossomRoseMagnolia
Base
VanillaSandalwoodAmberCaramelCacaoMuskDark ChocolatePeach
Top
PassionfruitPineappleWatermelonBergamot
Heart
GingerOrange BlossomRose
Base
SandalMuskVanilla
InformationalShared notesPineapple, Bergamot, Orange Blossom 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 seasonSpring41
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring74
Summer100
Fall22
Winter7
Day100
Night23
Category winnerPassion FruitMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#2,973
PerfumerPierre Bourdon
Launched—
Reviews90
Overall rank#15,765
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews12
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 →Pacifica Passion Fruit hits skin with a bright splash of tangy passionfruit, juicy pineapple, and crisp watermelon. Launched in 2024, this budget-friendly scent settles into soft orange blossom and warm vanilla musk. It feels tailor-made for sunny summer afternoons, gym runs, or casual office days when you want a ligh…
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 Passion Fruit?
Courtesan takes 5 of 7 categories. Courtesan is rated 3.89/5 from 346 votes; Passion Fruit is rated 3.98/5 from 55 votes. Choose Courtesan for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Passion Fruit for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Courtesan or Passion Fruit?
Courtesan lasts longest (Courtesan 75/100, Passion Fruit 46/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Courtesan or Passion Fruit?
Courtesan projects furthest (Courtesan 60/100, Passion Fruit 42/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Courtesan and Passion Fruit smell similar?
Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, fruity and powdery accords. Common notes include Pineapple, Bergamot, Orange Blossom and Rose.
Is Courtesan or Passion Fruit better for summer or winter?
For summer, Passion Fruit is the stronger pick. For winter, Courtesan is the stronger pick. Passion Fruit suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Courtesan and Passion Fruit?
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. Passion Fruit has top notes of Passionfruit, Pineapple, Watermelon and Bergamot, heart notes of Ginger, Orange Blossom and Rose, a base of Sandal, Musk and Vanilla.
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