Fragrance comparison

Dragon vs Courtesan

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 474 ratings analysed

4 wins

Dragon

Boadicea the Victorious

4.15128 votes

Rank #6,691 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

Courtesan

Worth

3.89346 votes

Rank #2,973 Warm SpicySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dragon takes 4 of 7 categories.

Dragon
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Courtesan
Choose it for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Dragon4/7

Courtesan3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DragonBoadicea the Victorious

CourtesanWorth

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.15/ 5 · 128 votes

Have 90%Had 10%Want 0%

3.89/ 5 · 346 votes

Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%

Category winnerDragonRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

63%Love

16%Like

7%Ok

4%Dislike

11%Hate

128 votes

43%Love

42%Like

2%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

227 votes

Category winnerCourtesanMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityDragon

SillageDragon

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value14

¤ Price value74

Category winnerCourtesanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

warm spicy92%

floral84%

powdery77%

smoky69%

musky61%

warm spicy100%

sweet91%

fruity83%

cinnamon74%

powdery65%

white floral56%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both warm spicy and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

SaffronCinnamonPeachRaspberry

Heart

AmberMagnoliaIncenseTurkish Rose

Base

Cashmere MuskMuskVanilla

Top

CinnamonPineappleCardamomCloveRed BerriesBergamot

Heart

JasmineOrange BlossomRoseMagnolia

Base

VanillaSandalwoodAmberCaramelCacaoMuskDark ChocolatePeach

InformationalShared notesCinnamon, Peach, Amber and Magnolia. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring63

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring41

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerDragonMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men24

Unisex49

Women27

Men0

Unisex19

Women81

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,691

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews27

Overall rank#2,973

PerfumerPierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews90

Category winnerCourtesanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dragon opens with a hot splash of cinnamon and bittersweet saffron, backed by soft peach flesh and tart raspberry. Warm amber and dry incense settle into the heart beside a lush Turkish rose, while cashmere musk and vanilla soften the dry-down into a thick, cozy skin scent for cold autumn evenings.

Reviews →

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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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, Dragon or Courtesan?

Dragon takes 4 of 7 categories. Dragon is rated 4.15/5 from 128 votes; Courtesan is rated 3.89/5 from 346 votes. Choose Dragon for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Courtesan for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Dragon or Courtesan?

Dragon lasts longest (Dragon 83/100, Courtesan 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dragon or Courtesan?

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

Do Dragon and Courtesan smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and powdery accords. Common notes include Cinnamon, Peach, Amber and Magnolia.

Is Dragon or Courtesan better for summer or winter?

For summer, Dragon is the stronger pick. For winter, Dragon is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dragon and Courtesan?

Dragon has top notes of Saffron, Cinnamon, Peach and Raspberry, heart notes of Amber, Magnolia, Incense and Turkish Rose, a base of Cashmere Musk, Musk and Vanilla. 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.