Fragrance comparison

Dream vs Courtesan

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 653 ratings analysed

Dream

The Maker

4.09307 votes

Rank #3,762 Warm SpicyVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Courtesan

Worth

3.89346 votes

Rank #2,977 Warm SpicySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Courtesan takes 6 of 7 categories.

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

Dream1/7

Courtesan6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DreamThe Maker

CourtesanWorth

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.09/ 5 · 307 votes

Have 87%Had 13%Want 0%

3.89/ 5 · 346 votes

Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%

Category winnerDreamRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

44%Love

33%Like

15%Ok

7%Dislike

2%Hate

307 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

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityCourtesan

SillageCourtesan

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value37

¤ Price value74

Category winnerCourtesanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

vanilla92%

woody84%

powdery77%

sweet69%

floral61%

warm spicy100%

sweet91%

fruity83%

cinnamon74%

powdery65%

white floral56%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both warm spicy, sweet and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

ButterCinnamonCocoaMagnolia

Heart

White SandalwoodCaramelVanilla Orchid

Base

VanillaAmberVetiver

Top

CinnamonPineappleCardamomCloveRed BerriesBergamot

Heart

JasmineOrange BlossomRoseMagnolia

Base

VanillaSandalwoodAmberCaramelCacaoMuskDark ChocolatePeach

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring26

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring41

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerCourtesanMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex29

Women68

Men0

Unisex19

Women81

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,762

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews94

Overall rank#2,977

PerfumerPierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews90

Category winnerCourtesanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dream by The Maker opens with the comforting aroma of warm melted butter, freshly grated cinnamon, and a dusting of dry cocoa powder. A hint of fresh magnolia petals keeps the initial spray from feeling heavy or syrupy. As it settles on warm skin, creamy caramel and delicate vanilla orchid emerge, resting over a smoot…

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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, Dream or Courtesan?

Courtesan takes 6 of 7 categories. Dream is rated 4.09/5 from 307 votes; Courtesan is rated 3.89/5 from 346 votes. Choose Dream for a warm spicy and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in winter. Choose Courtesan for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Dream or Courtesan?

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

Which projects more, Dream or Courtesan?

Courtesan projects furthest (Courtesan 60/100, Dream 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dream and Courtesan smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, sweet and powdery accords. Common notes include Cinnamon, Magnolia, Caramel and Vanilla.

Is Dream or Courtesan better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Dream and Courtesan?

Dream has top notes of Butter, Cinnamon, Cocoa and Magnolia, heart notes of White Sandalwood, Caramel and Vanilla Orchid, a base of Vanilla, Amber and Vetiver. 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.