Fragrance comparison

Ambre d Or vs Exalted

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 316 ratings analysed

4 wins

Ambre d Or

Il Profvmo

3.90291 votes

Rank #4,837 AmberSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

11%scent match

Clearly different

Exalted

Boadicea the Victorious

3.8425 votes

Rank #29,900 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ambre d Or takes 4 of 7 categories.

Ambre d Or
Choose it for a amber and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter.
Exalted
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Ambre d Or4/7

Exalted3/7

Ratings & consensus: Ambre d Or
Community sentiment: Ambre d Or
Longevity: Exalted
Sillage & projection: Exalted
Value for money: Ambre d Or
Versatility: Exalted
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Ambre d Or

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Ambre d OrIl Profvmo

ExaltedBoadicea the Victorious

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.90/ 5 · 291 votes

Have 60%Had 40%Want 0%

3.84/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 19%Had 6%Want 75%

Category winnerAmbre d OrRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

36%Love

45%Like

3%Ok

16%Dislike

0%Hate

211 votes

40%Love

32%Like

12%Ok

4%Dislike

12%Hate

25 votes

Category winnerAmbre d OrMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityExalted

SillageExalted

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value59

¤ Price value16

Category winnerAmbre d OrBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

sweet92%

floral84%

balsamic77%

warm spicy69%

animalic61%

white floral100%

citrus92%

woody84%

powdery77%

tuberose69%

sweet61%

Scent match11%Clearly different · both sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

DaturaPeachTangerine

Heart

HoneyOpiumSpicesIris

Base

AmbergrisMyrrhPatchouliAmbrette (Musk Mallow)Palisander Rosewood

Top

OrangeGreen AccordLemonMandarin OrangeTomato LeafBergamot

Heart

TuberoseOrange BlossomIrisClovesVioletRoseLitchiGeranium

Base

HoneyCedarMossVanillaSandalwoodAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesHoney and Iris. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring29

Summer27

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring71

Summer43

Fall100

Winter57

Day100

Night71

Category winnerExaltedMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men7

Unisex59

Women33

Men13

Unisex63

Women25

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,837

PerfumerSilvana Casoli

Launched—

Reviews30

Overall rank#29,900

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerAmbre d OrHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ambre d Or is a plush, honeyed amber that opens with a bright mandarin and soft fruit touch, then settles into a warm, resinous glow. On skin it often reads sweet, powdery, and balsamic, with a smoky nuance some people describe as tobacco-like and shisha-inspired. If you like rich ambers for cold weather and evenings,…

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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. …

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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, Ambre d Or or Exalted?

Ambre d Or takes 4 of 7 categories. Ambre d Or is rated 3.90/5 from 291 votes; Exalted is rated 3.84/5 from 25 votes. Choose Ambre d Or for a amber and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Exalted for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ambre d Or or Exalted?

Exalted lasts longest (Exalted 86/100, Ambre d Or 83/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ambre d Or or Exalted?

Exalted projects furthest (Exalted 75/100, Ambre d Or 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ambre d Or and Exalted smell similar?

Clearly different: a 11% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet accords. Common notes include Honey and Iris.

Is Ambre d Or or Exalted better for summer or winter?

For summer, Exalted is the stronger pick. For winter, Ambre d Or is the stronger pick. Exalted suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ambre d Or and Exalted?

Ambre d Or has top notes of Datura, Peach and Tangerine, heart notes of Honey, Opium, Spices and Iris, a base of Ambergris, Myrrh, Patchouli and Ambrette (Musk Mallow). 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.