A world of scent, a little clearer.

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The Perfume Bible / A closer look

Courtisane
meets Shanghai.

Compare the recorded scent profiles, then decide what to sample.

Shared ground

Bergamot · Jasmine · Patchouli · Bourbon Vanilla

Both records list these notes. Shared notes do not guarantee the same smell.

The distinction

Concentration not recorded leads with citrus; Concentration not recorded leads with fruity. The table below separates their listed profiles and voting data.

At a glance
Princesse Marina De Bourbon Courtisane bottle
Princesse Marina De Bourbon

Courtisane

Concentration not recorded

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Marc Rosen Shanghai bottle
Marc Rosen

Shanghai

Concentration not recorded

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ConcentrationConcentration not recordedConcentration not recorded
Listed bottle sizesNot yet verifiedNot yet verified
Brand originNot yet verifiedNot yet verified
Made inNot yet verifiedNot yet verified
Listed yearNot recorded2005
Leading accordscitrus · patchouli · woodyfruity · floral · woody
Notes unique to this recordGrapefruit, Ivy, Peony, Cyclamen, Rose, VetiverCeylon Cinnamon, Green Apple, Magnolia, Apricot, Chinese Osmanthus, Carnation, Plum, Woodsy Notes, Amber
Longevity / 50.00 · 0 votes3.89 · 18 votes
Projection / 43.20 · 5 votes2.86 · 36 votes

Scores are category averages, not hours or controlled measurements. Different vote samples are not a head-to-head wear test. “Unique” notes here means absent from the other record, not proof of a formula difference.

Compare the labels

Ingredients, side by side.

Read the declared lists for the editions shown. Shared entries do not mean identical formulas, proportions or scent.

A label comparison will appear when both ingredient lists are verified for the same market.

Courtisane

Ingredient list not yet verified for this edition and market.

Shanghai

Ingredient list not yet verified for this edition and market.

These are published ingredient declarations, separate from scent notes. “Parfum” or “fragrance” can represent a mixture without listing every component. Formulations can change by market and batch; check the packaging on your bottle. A matching or missing entry does not establish suitability for an allergy.

Follow your curiosity.

A starting point, not a verdict

Concentration not recorded

Start here if the listed citrus and patchouli direction interests you. Try it on skin before deciding.

Concentration not recorded

Start here if the listed fruity and floral direction interests you. Try it on skin before deciding.