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Courtesan vs Tabac Wild Beat

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

Updated 396 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Courtesan takes 4 of 5 categories.

  • Courtesan

    Choose it for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

  • Tabac Wild Beat

    Choose it for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Courtesan4/5
Tabac Wild Beat0/5
Ratings & consensus
Courtesan
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Courtesan
Sillage & projection
Courtesan
Value for money
Tie
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Courtesan

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
CourtesanWorth
Tabac Wild BeatTabac
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.89/ 5 · 346 votes
Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%
3.34/ 5 · 50 votes
Have 48%Had 7%Want 45%
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

21%Love
32%Like
26%Ok
16%Dislike
5%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity75
〰 Sillage60
♥ Love / hate77
⏱ Longevity65
〰 Sillage58
♥ Love / hate64
Category winners

LongevityCourtesan

SillageCourtesan

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value74
¤ Price value74
Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
warm spicy100%
sweet91%
fruity83%
cinnamon74%
powdery65%
white floral56%
warm spicy100%
aromatic91%
lavender83%
sweet74%
vanilla65%
amber56%
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
CardamomPink PepperPineapple
Heart
LavenderOrange BlossomClove
Base
TonkaGuaiac WoodCedarwood
InformationalShared notesPineapple, Cardamom, Clove and Orange Blossom. 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
Summer93
Fall64
Winter36
Day100
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex19
Women81
Men85
Unisex15
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,973

PerfumerPierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews90

Overall rank#15,148

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews26

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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Tabac Wild Beat by Tabac is a fragrance for men. Tabac Wild Beat was launched in 2023. Top notes are Cardamom, Pink Pepper and Pineapple; middle notes are Lavender, Orange Blossom and Clove; base notes are Tonka, Guaiac Wood and Cedarwood.

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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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Courtesan or Tabac Wild Beat?

Courtesan takes 4 of 5 categories. Courtesan is rated 3.89/5 from 346 votes; Tabac Wild Beat is rated 3.34/5 from 50 votes. Choose Courtesan for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Tabac Wild Beat for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Courtesan or Tabac Wild Beat?

Courtesan lasts longest (Courtesan 75/100, Tabac Wild Beat 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Courtesan or Tabac Wild Beat?

Projection is very close: Courtesan 60/100, Tabac Wild Beat 58/100 for sillage.

Do Courtesan and Tabac Wild Beat smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and sweet accords. Common notes include Pineapple, Cardamom, Clove and Orange Blossom.

Is Courtesan or Tabac Wild Beat better for summer or winter?

Tabac Wild Beat suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Courtesan and Tabac Wild Beat?

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. Tabac Wild Beat has top notes of Cardamom, Pink Pepper and Pineapple, heart notes of Lavender, Orange Blossom and Clove, a base of Tonka, Guaiac Wood and Cedarwood.

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