Fragrance comparison

Velvet Cristal vs Courtesan

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 524 ratings analysed

Velvet Cristal

Eudora

3.92178 votes

Rank #13,811 White FloralCaramel

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Courtesan

Worth

3.89346 votes

Rank #2,761 Warm SpicySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Courtesan takes 6 of 7 categories.

Velvet Cristal
Choose it for a white floral and caramel character. Wins on versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.
Courtesan
Choose it for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Velvet Cristal1/7

Courtesan6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Velvet CristalEudora

CourtesanWorth

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.92/ 5 · 178 votes

Have 62%Had 38%Want 0%

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

25%Love

54%Like

8%Ok

11%Dislike

1%Hate

178 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

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityCourtesan

SillageCourtesan

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value72

¤ Price value74

Category winnerCourtesanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

caramel88%

vanilla77%

sweet65%

powdery53%

balsamic42%

warm spicy100%

sweet91%

fruity83%

cinnamon74%

powdery65%

white floral56%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both white floral, sweet and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

PineappleMangoOrange

Heart2-3 hrs

JasmineOrange BlossomSandalwoodRose

Base5-8 hrs

CaramelVanillaAccord Eudora®Milk

Top

CinnamonPineappleCardamomCloveRed BerriesBergamot

Heart

JasmineOrange BlossomRoseMagnolia

Base

VanillaSandalwoodAmberCaramelCacaoMuskDark ChocolatePeach

InformationalShared notesPineapple, Jasmine, Orange Blossom and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Velvet Cristal, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring88

Summer54

Fall0

Winter100

Day79

Night100

Spring41

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerVelvet CristalMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex5

Women94

Casual 32%Date 28%Work 26%Party 15%

Men0

Unisex19

Women81

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,811

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#2,761

PerfumerPierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews90

Category winnerCourtesanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Velvet Cristal by Eudora brings an immediate wash of sweet mango and juicy pineapple that softens within fifteen minutes into creamy jasmine petals. The heart feels plush rather than sharp. Rich orange blossom adds floral lift, while a base of melted caramel, warm vanilla, and sweet milk creates a cozy, velvety drydow…

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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, Velvet Cristal or Courtesan?

Courtesan takes 6 of 7 categories. Velvet Cristal is rated 3.92/5 from 178 votes; Courtesan is rated 3.89/5 from 346 votes. Choose Velvet Cristal for a white floral and caramel character. Wins on versatility. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Courtesan for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Velvet Cristal or Courtesan?

Courtesan lasts longest (Courtesan 75/100, Velvet Cristal 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Velvet Cristal or Courtesan?

Courtesan projects furthest (Courtesan 60/100, Velvet Cristal 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Velvet Cristal and Courtesan smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, sweet and powdery accords. Common notes include Pineapple, Jasmine, Orange Blossom and Sandalwood.

Is Velvet Cristal or Courtesan better for summer or winter?

For summer, Velvet Cristal is the stronger pick. For winter, Velvet Cristal is the stronger pick. Velvet Cristal suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Velvet Cristal and Courtesan?

Velvet Cristal has top notes of Pineapple, Mango and Orange, heart notes of Jasmine, Orange Blossom, Sandalwood and Rose, a base of Caramel, Vanilla, Accord Eudora® and Milk. 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.