Fragrance comparison

Courtesan vs RUA

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 394 ratings analysed

4 wins

Courtesan

Worth

3.89346 votes

Rank #2,934 Warm SpicySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

RUA

PARIS CORNER

3.7948 votes

Rank #19,267 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 ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
RUA
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Courtesan4/7

RUA3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CourtesanWorth

RUAPARIS CORNER

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.89/ 5 · 346 votes

Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%

3.79/ 5 · 48 votes

Have 41%Had 9%Want 50%

Category winnerCourtesanRating 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

35%Love

29%Like

21%Ok

8%Dislike

6%Hate

48 votes

Category winnerCourtesanMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityCourtesan

SillageRUA

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value74

¤ Price value88

Category winnerRUABest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

sweet91%

fruity83%

cinnamon74%

powdery65%

white floral56%

fruity100%

sweet92%

citrus84%

floral77%

amber69%

vanilla61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both sweet and fruity

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

RhubarbCitrusRose

Heart3 to 4 hours

RaspberryMagnoliaVanillaPeach

Base5 to 6 hours

AmberwoodCaramelMusk

InformationalShared notesRose, Magnolia, Vanilla and Caramel. Durations are only published for RUA, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring41

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer88

Fall94

Winter76

Day100

Night81

Category winnerRUAMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex19

Women81

Men3

Unisex14

Women83

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,934

PerfumerPierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews90

Overall rank#19,267

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

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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RUA by PARIS CORNER presents a sweet, tart floral fruity profile built around crisp rhubarb, bright citrus, and fresh rose. The opening hits with a sharp, tangy bite before mellowing into a lush heart of ripe peach, juicy raspberry, soft magnolia, and creamy vanilla. As the scent dries down, amberwood, caramel, and cl…

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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 RUA?

Courtesan takes 4 of 7 categories. Courtesan is rated 3.89/5 from 346 votes; RUA is rated 3.79/5 from 48 votes. Choose Courtesan for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose RUA for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Courtesan or RUA?

They last about the same: Courtesan 75/100, RUA 74/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Courtesan or RUA?

RUA projects furthest (RUA 67/100, Courtesan 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Courtesan and RUA smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and fruity accords. Common notes include Rose, Magnolia, Vanilla and Caramel.

Is Courtesan or RUA better for summer or winter?

For summer, RUA is the stronger pick. For winter, Courtesan is the stronger pick. RUA suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Courtesan and RUA?

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. RUA has top notes of Rhubarb, Citrus and Rose, heart notes of Raspberry, Magnolia, Vanilla and Peach, a base of Amberwood, Caramel and Musk.