Fragrance comparison

Courtesan vs Tendre Patchouli

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 358 ratings analysed

5 wins

Courtesan

Worth

3.89346 votes

Rank #2,980 Warm SpicySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Tendre Patchouli

Acorelle

3.7512 votes

Rank #50,573 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Courtesan takes 5 of 5 categories.

Courtesan
Choose it for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Tendre Patchouli
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Courtesan5/5

Tendre Patchouli0/5

Ratings & consensus: Courtesan
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Courtesan
Sillage & projection: Courtesan
Value for money: Courtesan
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

Tendre PatchouliAcorelle

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.89/ 5 · 346 votes

Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%

3.75/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 47%Had 7%Want 47%

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

8%Love

58%Like

33%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage31

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityCourtesan

SillageCourtesan

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value74

¤ Price value58

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%

woody86%

cinnamon72%

patchouli58%

caramel44%

balsamic30%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both warm spicy and cinnamon

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

OrangeBergamot

Heart

CinnamonCloveJasmine

Base

PatchouliSandalwoodCaramel

InformationalShared notesCinnamon, Clove, Bergamot and Jasmine. 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–

Spring0

Summer14

Fall100

Winter29

Day100

Night17

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex19

Women81

Men0

Unisex83

Women17

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,980

PerfumerPierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews90

Overall rank#50,573

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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Tendre Patchouli is a warm, spiced patchouli that leans cosy rather than loud. It opens with a quick flash of orange and bergamot, then settles into cinnamon and clove over earthy patchouli, soft woods and a caramel-like sweetness. It reads comfortably unisex and suits cool weather best, especially if you like patcho…

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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 Tendre Patchouli?

Courtesan takes 5 of 5 categories. Courtesan is rated 3.89/5 from 346 votes; Tendre Patchouli is rated 3.75/5 from 12 votes. Choose Courtesan for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Tendre Patchouli for a warm spicy and woody character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Courtesan or Tendre Patchouli?

Courtesan lasts longest (Courtesan 75/100, Tendre Patchouli 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Courtesan or Tendre Patchouli?

Courtesan projects furthest (Courtesan 60/100, Tendre Patchouli 31/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Courtesan and Tendre Patchouli smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and cinnamon accords. Common notes include Cinnamon, Clove, Bergamot and Jasmine.

Is Courtesan or Tendre Patchouli better for summer or winter?

Tendre Patchouli suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Courtesan and Tendre Patchouli?

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. Tendre Patchouli has top notes of Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Cinnamon, Clove and Jasmine, a base of Patchouli, Sandalwood and Caramel.