Fragrance comparison

Carnelian (Сердолик) vs Exalted

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 26 ratings analysed

Carnelian (Сердолик)

Alexandra Gluck

3.001 votes

Rank #73,259 WoodyGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

1 wins

Exalted

Boadicea the Victorious

3.8425 votes

Rank #29,900 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Exalted takes 1 of 1 categories.

Carnelian (Сердолик)
Choose it for a woody and green character. Best in summer.
Exalted
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Carnelian (Сердолик)0/1

Exalted1/1

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
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

Carnelian (Сердолик)Alexandra Gluck

ExaltedBoadicea the Victorious

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 17%Had 0%Want 83%

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

0%Love

0%Like

100%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · 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

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value16

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

green92%

sweet84%

honey77%

floral69%

powdery61%

white floral100%

citrus92%

woody84%

powdery77%

tuberose69%

sweet61%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both woody, sweet and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Mandarin OrangeCloudberry

Heart

Lime (Linden) BlossomJasmineChamomileHoneyMineral notes

Base

Fig LeafIrisWhite Cedar Extract

Top

OrangeGreen AccordLemonMandarin OrangeTomato LeafBergamot

Heart

TuberoseOrange BlossomIrisClovesVioletRoseLitchiGeranium

Base

HoneyCedarMossVanillaSandalwoodAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Honey 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

Spring0

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day–

Night–

Spring71

Summer43

Fall100

Winter57

Day100

Night71

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men13

Unisex63

Women25

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#73,259

PerfumerAlexandra Gluck

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#29,900

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerExaltedHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Carnelian (Сердолик) is a bright citrus and berry opening that quickly turns greener and more textured, with linden blossom, chamomile and a soft honeyed lift. As it settles, fig leaf and iris add a smooth, slightly powdery sheen over pale cedar, with a faint mineral edge that keeps it from feeling syrupy. It reads as…

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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, Carnelian (Сердолик) or Exalted?

Exalted takes 1 of 1 categories. Carnelian (Сердолик) is rated 3.00/5 from 1 votes; Exalted is rated 3.84/5 from 25 votes. Choose Carnelian (Сердолик) for a woody and green character. Best in summer. Choose Exalted for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Do Carnelian (Сердолик) and Exalted smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, sweet and powdery accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Honey and Iris.

Is Carnelian (Сердолик) or Exalted better for summer or winter?

Exalted suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Carnelian (Сердолик) and Exalted?

Carnelian (Сердолик) has top notes of Mandarin Orange and Cloudberry, heart notes of Lime (Linden) Blossom, Jasmine, Chamomile and Honey, a base of Fig Leaf, Iris and White Cedar Extract. 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.