Fragrance comparison

Courtesan vs Royal Mango

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 583 ratings analysed

4 wins

Courtesan

Worth

3.89346 votes

Rank #2,977 Warm SpicySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

Royal Mango

M. Micallef

4.05237 votes

Rank #26,171 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Courtesan takes 4 of 7 categories.

Courtesan
Choose it for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in winter.
Royal Mango
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Courtesan4/7

Royal Mango3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CourtesanWorth

Royal MangoM. Micallef

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.89/ 5 · 346 votes

Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%

4.05/ 5 · 237 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

Category winnerRoyal MangoRating 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

40%Like

5%Ok

13%Dislike

2%Hate

237 votes

Category winnerCourtesanMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityRoyal Mango

SillageRoyal Mango

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value74

¤ Price value38

Category winnerCourtesanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

sweet91%

fruity83%

cinnamon74%

powdery65%

white floral56%

fruity100%

sweet91%

tropical83%

warm spicy74%

caramel65%

patchouli56%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both fruity, sweet and warm spicy

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

PeachSaffronRose

Heart

MangoDark ChocolateRaspberry

Base

CaramelPatchouliVanillaMusk

InformationalShared notesRose, Vanilla, Caramel and Musk. 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–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter37

Day–

Night–

Category winnerCourtesanMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex19

Women81

Men0

Unisex4

Women96

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,977

PerfumerPierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews90

Overall rank#26,171

PerfumerNot listed

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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Royal Mango by M. Micallef creates a vibrant, gourmand experience built around a realistic, sun-ripened mango heart. Dusted with saffron and anchored by dark chocolate and caramel, this scent feels lush and decadent on the skin. It serves as an expressive choice for casual spring days or evening dates when you want a …

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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 Royal Mango?

Courtesan takes 4 of 7 categories. Courtesan is rated 3.89/5 from 346 votes; Royal Mango is rated 4.05/5 from 237 votes. Choose Courtesan for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in winter. Choose Royal Mango for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Courtesan or Royal Mango?

They last about the same: Royal Mango 76/100, Courtesan 75/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Courtesan or Royal Mango?

Royal Mango projects furthest (Royal Mango 71/100, Courtesan 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Courtesan and Royal Mango smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Rose, Vanilla, Caramel and Musk.

Is Courtesan or Royal Mango 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 Royal Mango?

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. Royal Mango has top notes of Peach, Saffron and Rose, heart notes of Mango, Dark Chocolate and Raspberry, a base of Caramel, Patchouli, Vanilla and Musk.