Fragrance comparison

Courtesan vs Velvet Cristal

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 524 ratings analysed

6 wins

Courtesan

Worth

3.89346 votes

Rank #2,761 Warm SpicySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

Velvet Cristal

Eudora

3.92178 votes

Rank #13,811 White FloralCaramel

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Courtesan takes 6 of 7 categories.

Courtesan
Choose it for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Velvet Cristal
Choose it for a white floral and caramel character. Wins on versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

Courtesan6/7

Velvet Cristal1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CourtesanWorth

Velvet CristalEudora

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.89/ 5 · 346 votes

Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%

3.92/ 5 · 178 votes

Have 62%Had 38%Want 0%

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

25%Love

54%Like

8%Ok

11%Dislike

1%Hate

178 votes

Category winnerCourtesanMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityCourtesan

SillageCourtesan

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value74

¤ Price value72

Category winnerCourtesanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

sweet91%

fruity83%

cinnamon74%

powdery65%

white floral56%

white floral100%

caramel88%

vanilla77%

sweet65%

powdery53%

balsamic42%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both sweet, white floral and powdery

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

Top15-30 mins

PineappleMangoOrange

Heart2-3 hrs

JasmineOrange BlossomSandalwoodRose

Base5-8 hrs

CaramelVanillaAccord Eudora®Milk

InformationalShared notesPineapple, Jasmine, Orange Blossom and Rose. Durations are only published for Velvet Cristal, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring41

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring88

Summer54

Fall0

Winter100

Day79

Night100

Category winnerVelvet CristalMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex19

Women81

Men2

Unisex5

Women94

Casual 32%Date 28%Work 26%Party 15%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,761

PerfumerPierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews90

Overall rank#13,811

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

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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Velvet Cristal by Eudora brings an immediate wash of sweet mango and juicy pineapple that softens within fifteen minutes into creamy jasmine petals. The heart feels plush rather than sharp. Rich orange blossom adds floral lift, while a base of melted caramel, warm vanilla, and sweet milk creates a cozy, velvety drydow…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Courtesan or Velvet Cristal?

Courtesan takes 6 of 7 categories. Courtesan is rated 3.89/5 from 346 votes; Velvet Cristal is rated 3.92/5 from 178 votes. Choose Courtesan for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Velvet Cristal for a white floral and caramel character. Wins on versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Courtesan or Velvet Cristal?

Courtesan lasts longest (Courtesan 75/100, Velvet Cristal 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Courtesan or Velvet Cristal?

Courtesan projects furthest (Courtesan 60/100, Velvet Cristal 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Courtesan and Velvet Cristal smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, white floral and powdery accords. Common notes include Pineapple, Jasmine, Orange Blossom and Rose.

Is Courtesan or Velvet Cristal better for summer or winter?

For summer, Velvet Cristal is the stronger pick. For winter, Courtesan is the stronger pick. Velvet Cristal suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Courtesan and Velvet Cristal?

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. Velvet Cristal has top notes of Pineapple, Mango and Orange, heart notes of Jasmine, Orange Blossom, Sandalwood and Rose, a base of Caramel, Vanilla, Accord Eudora® and Milk.