Courtesan
WorthEau de Parfum2006
Side by side
Courtesan vs. Desnuda
Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.
The essentials
At a glance
| Courtesan | Desnuda | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2006 | 2001 |
| Gender | Female | Female |
| Perfumer | Pierre Bourdon | Domitille Michalon-Bertier |
| Best season | Fall | — |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Courtesan
Warm Spicy
Sweet
Fruity
Cinnamon
White Floral
Powdery
Vanilla
Cacao
Desnuda
Warm Spicy
Powdery
Fruity
Floral
Vanilla
Sweet
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
CloveCardamomCinnamonBergamotPineappleRed Berries
CardamomWhite PeachBlood MandarinBergamotBlack PepperTuberose
Heart
JasmineOrange BlossomRoseMagnolia
PlumFreesiaIrisCyclamenRoseJasmine
Base
SandalwoodMuskAmberCocoaDark ChocolateRaspberryVanillaCaramelPeach
VanillaCinnamonSandalwoodMimosaOsmanthusMuskTonka Bean
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Courtesan | Desnuda | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
There's a lot happening in here. Six top notes, four heart notes, nine base notes. But Courtesan doesn't throw everything at you at once. It unfolds in waves, spice first, then florals.Courtesan
Desnuda is the fragrance equivalent of cashmere on bare skin. The composition opens with crisp citrus brightness before settling into warmer, more intimate territory as the florals develop.Desnuda