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Gloss À Levre vs Courtesan

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

Updated 385 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Courtesan takes 4 of 7 categories.

  • Gloss À Levre

    Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

  • Courtesan

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

Gloss À Levre3/7
Courtesan4/7
Ratings & consensus
Courtesan
Community sentiment
Gloss À Levre
Longevity
Courtesan
Sillage & projection
Courtesan
Value for money
Gloss À Levre
Versatility
Gloss À Levre
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Courtesan

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Gloss À LevreZara
CourtesanWorth
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.95/ 5 · 39 votes
Have 32%Had 30%Want 37%
3.89/ 5 · 346 votes
Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%
Category winnerCourtesanRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
21%Love
67%Like
3%Ok
8%Dislike
3%Hate

39 votes

43%Love
42%Like
2%Ok
13%Dislike
0%Hate

227 votes

Category winnerGloss À LevreMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity48
〰 Sillage52
♥ Love / hate74
⏱ Longevity75
〰 Sillage60
♥ Love / hate77
Category winners

LongevityCourtesan

SillageCourtesan

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value83
¤ Price value74
Category winnerGloss À LevreBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
fruity100%
sweet86%
vanilla72%
powdery58%
fresh44%
sour30%
warm spicy100%
sweet91%
fruity83%
cinnamon74%
powdery65%
white floral56%
Scent match43%Some overlap · both fruity, sweet and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
Red Berries
Heart
Peach
Base
Vanilla
Top
CinnamonPineappleCardamomCloveRed BerriesBergamot
Heart
JasmineOrange BlossomRoseMagnolia
Base
VanillaSandalwoodAmberCaramelCacaoMuskDark ChocolatePeach
InformationalShared notesRed Berries, Peach 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
Spring60
Summer100
Fall20
Winter0
Day100
Night20
Spring41
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerGloss À LevreMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex0
Women100
Men0
Unisex19
Women81
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,355

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#2,777

PerfumerPierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews90

Category winnerCourtesanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Gloss À Levre by Zara offers a bright, aromatic fruit profile anchored by red berries and peach. This composition moves quickly into a soft vanilla base, creating a casual, light aesthetic that feels right for warm weather. It is a straightforward, feminine scent suited for daily wear when you want a uncomplicated, sw…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Gloss À Levre or Courtesan?

Courtesan takes 4 of 7 categories. Gloss À Levre is rated 3.95/5 from 39 votes; Courtesan is rated 3.89/5 from 346 votes. Choose Gloss À Levre for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Courtesan for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Gloss À Levre or Courtesan?

Courtesan lasts longest (Courtesan 75/100, Gloss À Levre 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gloss À Levre or Courtesan?

Courtesan projects furthest (Courtesan 60/100, Gloss À Levre 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gloss À Levre and Courtesan smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and powdery accords. Common notes include Red Berries, Peach and Vanilla.

Is Gloss À Levre or Courtesan better for summer or winter?

For summer, Gloss À Levre is the stronger pick. For winter, Courtesan is the stronger pick. Gloss À Levre suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gloss À Levre and Courtesan?

Gloss À Levre has top notes of Red Berries, heart notes of Peach, a base of 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.

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