Fragrance comparison

Black Rose vs Exalted

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 27 ratings analysed

Black Rose

Chaque Jour

4.502 votes

Rank #58,881 RoseGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

22%scent match

Clearly different

2 wins

Exalted

Boadicea the Victorious

3.8425 votes

Rank #27,862 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Exalted takes 2 of 4 categories.

Black Rose
Choose it for a rose and green character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Exalted
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Black Rose1/4

Exalted2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Exalted
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Black Rose
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

Black RoseChaque Jour

ExaltedBoadicea the Victorious

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%

3.84/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 19%Had 6%Want 75%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 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

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityExalted

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value16

Category winnerBlack RoseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

green92%

citrus84%

floral77%

fruity69%

amber61%

white floral100%

citrus92%

woody84%

powdery77%

tuberose69%

sweet61%

Scent match22%Clearly different · both citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

BlackcurrantBergamotMandarin

Heart3-4 hrs

RoseGreen Accord

Base6-8+ hrs

AmberMuskMoss

Top

OrangeGreen AccordLemonMandarin OrangeTomato LeafBergamot

Heart

TuberoseOrange BlossomIrisClovesVioletRoseLitchiGeranium

Base

HoneyCedarMossVanillaSandalwoodAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Rose, Green Accord and Amber. Durations are only published for Black Rose, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night41

Spring71

Summer43

Fall100

Winter57

Day100

Night71

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Casual 33%Work 31%Date 24%Party 11%

Men13

Unisex63

Women25

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#58,881

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#27,862

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerExaltedHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Black Rose by Chaque Jour strips away the powdery sweetness usually tied to floral fragrances. Instead, it hits your skin with a tart shock of blackcurrant bud and snappy bergamot before opening into fresh, thorny rose petals and crushed green stems. Crisp mandarin adds a momentary citrus brightness that prevents the …

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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, Black Rose or Exalted?

Exalted takes 2 of 4 categories. Black Rose is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; Exalted is rated 3.84/5 from 25 votes. Choose Black Rose for a rose and green character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Exalted for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Black Rose or Exalted?

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

Which projects more, Black Rose or Exalted?

Projection is very close: Black Rose 75/100, Exalted 75/100 for sillage.

Do Black Rose and Exalted smell similar?

Clearly different: a 22% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Rose, Green Accord and Amber.

Is Black Rose or Exalted better for summer or winter?

Black Rose suits daytime wear; Exalted suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black Rose and Exalted?

Black Rose has top notes of Blackcurrant, Bergamot and Mandarin, heart notes of Rose and Green Accord, a base of Amber, Musk and Moss. 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.