Fragrance comparison

Aura vs Exalted

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 44 ratings analysed

Aura

G Parfums

3.2619 votes

Rank #64,177 PowderyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Exalted

Boadicea the Victorious

3.8425 votes

Rank #27,152 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Exalted takes 4 of 5 categories.

Aura
Choose it for a powdery and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Exalted
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Aura1/5

Exalted4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AuraG Parfums

ExaltedBoadicea the Victorious

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.26/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 17%Had 19%Want 64%

3.84/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 19%Had 6%Want 75%

Category winnerExaltedRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

21%Love

37%Like

0%Ok

32%Dislike

11%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

40%Love

32%Like

12%Ok

4%Dislike

12%Hate

25 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate57

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityExalted

SillageExalted

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value16

Category winnerAuraBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

fruity90%

musky80%

sweet70%

vanilla60%

violet50%

white floral100%

citrus92%

woody84%

powdery77%

tuberose69%

sweet61%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both powdery and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-35 mins

PeachRoseJasmine

Heart3-4 hrs

FigVioletHeliotropeLitchiOsmanthus

Base7-9 hrs

MuskVanillaIris

Top

OrangeGreen AccordLemonMandarin OrangeTomato LeafBergamot

Heart

TuberoseOrange BlossomIrisClovesVioletRoseLitchiGeranium

Base

HoneyCedarMossVanillaSandalwoodAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesRose, Violet, Litchi and Musk. Durations are only published for Aura, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer25

Fall75

Winter75

Day100

Night44

Spring71

Summer43

Fall100

Winter57

Day100

Night71

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Casual 35%Date 30%Work 20%Party 15%

Men13

Unisex63

Women25

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#64,177

PerfumerOleg Grabchuk

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#27,152

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerExaltedHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

G Parfums Aura opens with a ripe burst of candied peach and fresh jasmine petals before settling into a dense, cosmetic cloud. The scent centers around powdery violet, sweet heliotrope, and creamy vanilla that feel reminiscent of vintage face powders and luxury boudoir vanities. Ripe fig and tart litchi prevent the fl…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Aura or Exalted?

Exalted takes 4 of 5 categories. Aura is rated 3.26/5 from 19 votes; Exalted is rated 3.84/5 from 25 votes. Choose Aura for a powdery and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Exalted for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Aura or Exalted?

Exalted lasts longest (Exalted 86/100, Aura 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aura or Exalted?

Projection is very close: Exalted 75/100, Aura 73/100 for sillage.

Do Aura and Exalted smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and sweet accords. Common notes include Rose, Violet, Litchi and Musk.

Is Aura or Exalted better for summer or winter?

Aura suits daytime wear; Exalted suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aura and Exalted?

Aura has top notes of Peach, Rose and Jasmine, heart notes of Fig, Violet, Heliotrope and Litchi, a base of Musk, Vanilla and Iris. 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.