Fragrance comparison

Courtisane vs Upscape

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 3 ratings analysed

Courtisane

Princesse Marina De Bourbon

1.001 votes

Rank #78,395 CitrusPatchouli

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

2 wins

Upscape

Johan B

2.502 votes

Rank #71,240 WoodyVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Upscape takes 2 of 3 categories.

Courtisane
Choose it for a citrus and patchouli character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Upscape
Choose it for a woody and vanilla character. Wins on note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Courtisane1/3

Upscape2/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CourtisanePrincesse Marina De Bourbon

UpscapeJohan B

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

1.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 28%Had 12%Want 60%

2.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 18%Had 9%Want 73%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

100%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

0%Love

0%Like

50%Ok

50%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate0

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate38

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageCourtisane

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

patchouli92%

woody84%

floral77%

fresh spicy69%

aromatic61%

woody100%

vanilla92%

floral84%

powdery77%

white floral69%

fruity61%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both woody and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top30 to 45 minutes

BergamotGrapefruitIvy

Heart2 to 4 hours

PeonyCyclamenRoseJasmine

Base4 to 6 hours

PatchouliVetiverBourbon Vanilla

Top20-30 mins

AppleBergamotOrangeGrapefruitNeroliCucumberBlack CurrantPiña Colada

Heart2-3 hrs

CyclamenJasmineOrange BlossomVioletLily-of-the-ValleyFreesia

Base6-8 hrs

VanillaPatchouliTonka BeanAmberCedarSandalwoodMossCoconut

Category winnerUpscapeLongest dry-down: 6-8 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night100

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#78,395

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#71,240

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerUpscapeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Courtisane by Princesse Marina De Bourbon is a floral fruity fragrance built around a sharp citrus opening and an earthy, woody base. The scent introduces itself with bright grapefruit and bergamot, paired with the crisp green edge of ivy. As the initial sharpness settles, a rich floral heart unfolds through sweet peo…

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Johan B Upscape is a bright floral fruity perfume for women that blends sparkling fruit with a comforting woody base. It opens with an energizing splash of crisp apple, fresh orange, and tart grapefruit, balanced by a fun touch of piña colada and cooling cucumber. As the initial citrus effervescence settles, the heart…

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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, Courtisane or Upscape?

Upscape takes 2 of 3 categories. Courtisane is rated 1.00/5 from 1 votes; Upscape is rated 2.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Courtisane for a citrus and patchouli character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Upscape for a woody and vanilla character. Wins on note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which projects more, Courtisane or Upscape?

Courtisane projects furthest (Courtisane 80/100, Upscape 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Courtisane and Upscape smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and floral accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Grapefruit, Cyclamen and Jasmine.

Is Courtisane or Upscape better for summer or winter?

Courtisane suits day or night wear; Upscape suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Courtisane and Upscape?

Courtisane has top notes of Bergamot, Grapefruit and Ivy, heart notes of Peony, Cyclamen, Rose and Jasmine, a base of Patchouli, Vetiver and Bourbon Vanilla. Upscape has top notes of Apple, Bergamot, Orange and Grapefruit, heart notes of Cyclamen, Jasmine, Orange Blossom and Violet, a base of Vanilla, Patchouli, Tonka Bean and Amber.