Fragrance comparison

RUA vs Courtesan

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 394 ratings analysed

RUA

PARIS CORNER

3.7948 votes

Rank #19,267 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Courtesan

Worth

3.89346 votes

Rank #2,934 Warm SpicySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Courtesan takes 4 of 7 categories.

RUA
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Courtesan
Choose it for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

RUA3/7

Courtesan4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

RUAPARIS CORNER

CourtesanWorth

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.79/ 5 · 48 votes

Have 41%Had 9%Want 50%

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

35%Love

29%Like

21%Ok

8%Dislike

6%Hate

48 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

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityCourtesan

SillageRUA

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value74

Category winnerRUABest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet92%

citrus84%

floral77%

amber69%

vanilla61%

warm spicy100%

sweet91%

fruity83%

cinnamon74%

powdery65%

white floral56%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both fruity and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

RhubarbCitrusRose

Heart3 to 4 hours

RaspberryMagnoliaVanillaPeach

Base5 to 6 hours

AmberwoodCaramelMusk

Top

CinnamonPineappleCardamomCloveRed BerriesBergamot

Heart

JasmineOrange BlossomRoseMagnolia

Base

VanillaSandalwoodAmberCaramelCacaoMuskDark ChocolatePeach

InformationalShared notesRose, Magnolia, Vanilla and Peach. Durations are only published for RUA, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer88

Fall94

Winter76

Day100

Night81

Spring41

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerRUAMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex14

Women83

Men0

Unisex19

Women81

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,267

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#2,934

PerfumerPierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews90

Category winnerCourtesanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

RUA by PARIS CORNER presents a sweet, tart floral fruity profile built around crisp rhubarb, bright citrus, and fresh rose. The opening hits with a sharp, tangy bite before mellowing into a lush heart of ripe peach, juicy raspberry, soft magnolia, and creamy vanilla. As the scent dries down, amberwood, caramel, and cl…

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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, RUA or Courtesan?

Courtesan takes 4 of 7 categories. RUA is rated 3.79/5 from 48 votes; Courtesan is rated 3.89/5 from 346 votes. Choose RUA for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Courtesan for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, RUA or Courtesan?

They last about the same: Courtesan 75/100, RUA 74/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, RUA or Courtesan?

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

Do RUA and Courtesan smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and sweet accords. Common notes include Rose, Magnolia, Vanilla and Peach.

Is RUA or Courtesan better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in RUA and Courtesan?

RUA has top notes of Rhubarb, Citrus and Rose, heart notes of Raspberry, Magnolia, Vanilla and Peach, a base of Amberwood, Caramel and Musk. 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.