Fragrance comparison

Anse Turqouise vs Exotic

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 32 ratings analysed

3 wins

Anse Turqouise

Manuel Canovas

3.7232 votes

Rank #37,349 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

Exotic

Shirley May

—0 votes

Rank #67,938 AromaticWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Anse Turqouise takes 3 of 3 categories.

Anse Turqouise
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Exotic
Choose it for a aromatic and white floral character.

Anse Turqouise3/3

Exotic0/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Anse TurqouiseManuel Canovas

ExoticShirley May

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.72/ 5 · 32 votes

Have 41%Had 14%Want 45%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 0%Had 60%Want 40%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

19%Love

59%Like

0%Ok

19%Dislike

3%Hate

32 votes

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityAnse Turqouise

SillageAnse Turqouise

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

white floral92%

warm spicy84%

woody77%

rose69%

sweet61%

aromatic100%

white floral92%

citrus84%

fresh spicy77%

woody69%

herbal61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both citrus, white floral and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Madagascar Ylang-YlangCalifornia OrangeCitronGeraniumCeylon CinnamonMandarin OrangeCloveBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

Egyptian JasmineBulgarian RoseOrange BlossomIndonesian Patchouli LeafSandalwoodLily-of-the-ValleyHaitian Vetiver

Base6-8+ hrs

AmberSpanish LabdanumMadagascar VanillaWhite Musk

Top

LavenderMandarin OrangeBergamotLemon

Heart

CorianderLilyOrange BlossomJuniper BerriesBasilJasmineSageLily-of-the-Valley

Base

SandalwoodMuskAmberVetiverBrazilian Rosewood

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Bergamot, Egyptian Jasmine and Orange Blossom. Durations are only published for Anse Turqouise, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring86

Summer100

Fall14

Winter14

Day100

Night41

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Casual 38%Work 31%Date 21%Party 10%

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#37,349

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#67,938

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAnse TurqouiseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Manuel Canovas Anse Turqouise surprises anyone expecting a breezy ocean aquatic. The turquoise bottle packaging hints at sea salt, yet the juice reveals a rich, sunlit garden brimming with ripe California orange, citron, and spicy clove. Madagascar ylang-ylang adds a sunny, buttery floral brightness right from the sta…

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Exotic by Shirley May starts with a sharp, cool blast of herbal lavender mixed with bergamot and sour lemon. As it settles onto the skin, the initial crispness softens, introducing a clean floral heart dominated by lily-of-the-valley and orange blossom. Basil and coriander add a dry, peppery greenness that keeps the m…

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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 lasts longer, Anse Turqouise or Exotic?

Anse Turqouise lasts longest (Anse Turqouise 47/100, Exotic 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Anse Turqouise or Exotic?

Anse Turqouise projects furthest (Anse Turqouise 47/100, Exotic 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Anse Turqouise and Exotic smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, white floral and woody accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Egyptian Jasmine and Orange Blossom.

Is Anse Turqouise or Exotic better for summer or winter?

Anse Turqouise suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Anse Turqouise and Exotic?

Anse Turqouise has top notes of Madagascar Ylang-Ylang, California Orange, Citron and Geranium, heart notes of Egyptian Jasmine, Bulgarian Rose, Orange Blossom and Indonesian Patchouli Leaf, a base of Amber, Spanish Labdanum, Madagascar Vanilla and White Musk. Exotic has top notes of Lavender, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Coriander, Lily, Orange Blossom and Juniper Berries, a base of Sandalwood, Musk, Amber and Vetiver.