1962 vs Exalted
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
30%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
1962 takes 4 of 7 categories.
1962Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.
ExaltedChoose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
19624/7
Exalted3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- 1962
- Community sentiment
- 1962
- Longevity
- Exalted
- Sillage & projection
- Exalted
- Value for money
- 1962
- Versatility
- Exalted
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- 1962
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
1962FlorisExaltedBoadicea the VictoriousWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.31/ 5 · 205 votes
Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%
3.84/ 5 · 25 votes
Have 19%Had 6%Want 75%
Category winner1962Rating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate53%Love
33%Like
5%Ok
8%Dislike
0%Hate
205 votes
40%Love
32%Like
12%Ok
4%Dislike
12%Hate
25 votes
Category winner1962Most positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityExalted
SillageExalted
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winner1962Best value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
woody92%
fresh spicy84%
green77%
citrus69%
mossy61%
white floral100%
citrus92%
woody84%
powdery77%
tuberose69%
sweet61%
Scent match30%Clearly different · both woody and citrus
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
PeppermintGreen MandarinClovesBergamot
Heart
CypressBasilJasmineLily-of-the-Valley
Base
MossAmberCedarMusk
Top
OrangeGreen AccordLemonMandarin OrangeTomato LeafBergamot
Heart
TuberoseOrange BlossomIrisClovesVioletRoseLitchiGeranium
Base
HoneyCedarMossVanillaSandalwoodAmberMusk
InformationalShared notesCloves, Bergamot, Moss and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter72
Day–
Night–
Spring71
Summer43
Fall100
Winter57
Day100
Night71
Category winnerExaltedMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#4,188
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews39
Overall rank#29,900
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews4
Category winner1962Higher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotFloris 1962 opens with a sharp burst of peppermint, green mandarin, and bergamot before settling into a dense coniferous heart of cypress, basil, and clove. As the initial citrus fizz dies down, a classic woody base of oakmoss, cedar, and musk takes control on skin. The herbal sharpness keeps the mossy dry-down clean …
Reviews →Exalted opens with a sharp burst of bitter orange, tart bergamot, and snap-crisp green tomato leaf. As the initial citrus sting quietens down on skin, a thick heart of tuberose and orange blossom takes over the room. Soft violet and powdery iris cushion the heavy white florals, adding a cool, slightly chalky texture. …
Reviews →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, 1962 or Exalted?
1962 takes 4 of 7 categories. 1962 is rated 4.31/5 from 205 votes; Exalted is rated 3.84/5 from 25 votes. Choose 1962 for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Exalted for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, 1962 or Exalted?
Exalted lasts longest (Exalted 86/100, 1962 69/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, 1962 or Exalted?
Exalted projects furthest (Exalted 75/100, 1962 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Do 1962 and Exalted smell similar?
Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Cloves, Bergamot, Moss and Amber.
Is 1962 or Exalted better for summer or winter?
For summer, Exalted is the stronger pick. For winter, 1962 is the stronger pick. Exalted suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in 1962 and Exalted?
1962 has top notes of Peppermint, Green Mandarin, Cloves and Bergamot, heart notes of Cypress, Basil, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Moss, Amber, Cedar and Musk. Exalted has top notes of Orange, Green Accord, Lemon and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Tuberose, Orange Blossom, Iris and Cloves, a base of Honey, Cedar, Moss and Vanilla.
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