Fragrance comparison

Panache Original vs Courtesan's Intrigues

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 112 ratings analysed

3 wins

Panache Original

Lentheric

4.2872 votes

Rank #12,105 AldehydicAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

21%scent match

Clearly different

Courtesan's Intrigues

Nimere Parfums

3.5940 votes

Rank #15,348 PowderyAmber

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Panache Original takes 3 of 5 categories.

Panache Original
Choose it for a aldehydic and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Courtesan's Intrigues
Choose it for a powdery and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Panache Original3/5

Courtesan's Intrigues1/5

Ratings & consensus: Panache Original
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Panache Original
Value for money: Courtesan's Intrigues
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Panache Original

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Panache OriginalLentheric

Courtesan's IntriguesNimere Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.28/ 5 · 72 votes

Have 33%Had 39%Want 28%

3.59/ 5 · 40 votes

Have 12%Had 24%Want 64%

Category winnerPanache OriginalRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

49%Love

40%Like

1%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

72 votes

25%Love

42%Like

0%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillagePanache Original

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value82

¤ Price value100

Category winnerCourtesan's IntriguesBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aldehydic100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

white floral77%

woody69%

mossy61%

powdery100%

amber92%

musky84%

woody77%

animalic69%

violet61%

Scent match21%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

AldehydesCorianderOrangeLemonThyme

Heart2-4 hrs

Ylang-YlangRoseJasmineIrisLilyGeranium

Base6-8+ hrs

OakmossMuskMyrrhSandalwood

Top

AldehydesCitruses

Heart

IrisVioletRoseJasmineNarcissusLily-of-the-ValleyYlang-YlangNeroli

Base

MuskCivetCastoreumMyrrhAmbergrisTolu BalsamLabdanumOakmoss

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Ylang-Ylang, Rose and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Panache Original, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer44

Fall61

Winter89

Day100

Night58

Spring75

Summer25

Fall100

Winter100

Day75

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex12

Women88

Work 38%Casual 30%Date 19%Party 14%

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,105

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#15,348

PerfumerNikolay Eremin

Launched—

Reviews17

Category winnerPanache OriginalHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Panache Original by Lentheric is an assertive floral aldehyde built around sparkling soapiness and dry forest moss. The first spray delivers a biting wash of aldehydes, tart lemon peel, and dry coriander seed. It wakes your nose up fast. Within thirty minutes, that prickly initial burst softens into a dense bouquet of…

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Courtesan's Intrigues by Nimere Parfums is a bold floral aldehyde that bridges 1970s hippy sensibilities with 1980s powerhouse animalics. This unisex scent features a complex structure of iris, violet, and narcissus resting on a deep base of civet and castoreum. It provides a powdery, resinous experience ideal for for…

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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, Panache Original or Courtesan's Intrigues?

Panache Original takes 3 of 5 categories. Panache Original is rated 4.28/5 from 72 votes; Courtesan's Intrigues is rated 3.59/5 from 40 votes. Choose Panache Original for a aldehydic and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Courtesan's Intrigues for a powdery and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Panache Original or Courtesan's Intrigues?

They last about the same: Panache Original 76/100, Courtesan's Intrigues 76/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Panache Original or Courtesan's Intrigues?

Panache Original projects furthest (Panache Original 70/100, Courtesan's Intrigues 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Panache Original and Courtesan's Intrigues smell similar?

Clearly different: a 21% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Ylang-Ylang, Rose and Jasmine.

Is Panache Original or Courtesan's Intrigues better for summer or winter?

Panache Original suits daytime wear; Courtesan's Intrigues suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Panache Original and Courtesan's Intrigues?

Panache Original has top notes of Aldehydes, Coriander, Orange and Lemon, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Rose, Jasmine and Iris, a base of Oakmoss, Musk, Myrrh and Sandalwood. Courtesan's Intrigues has top notes of Aldehydes and Citruses, heart notes of Iris, Violet, Rose and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Civet, Castoreum and Myrrh.