Fragrance comparison

Cerruti 1881 Fraicheur d'ete vs Exalted

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 87 ratings analysed

4 wins

Cerruti 1881 Fraicheur d'ete

Cerruti

3.9462 votes

Rank #18,613 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

Exalted

Boadicea the Victorious

3.8425 votes

Rank #26,871 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cerruti 1881 Fraicheur d'ete takes 4 of 7 categories.

Cerruti 1881 Fraicheur d'ete
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Exalted
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Cerruti 1881 Fraicheur d'ete4/7

Exalted3/7

Ratings & consensus: Cerruti 1881 Fraicheur d'ete
Community sentiment: Cerruti 1881 Fraicheur d'ete
Longevity: Exalted
Sillage & projection: Exalted
Value for money: Cerruti 1881 Fraicheur d'ete
Versatility: Exalted
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Cerruti 1881 Fraicheur d'ete

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Cerruti 1881 Fraicheur d'eteCerruti

ExaltedBoadicea the Victorious

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.94/ 5 · 62 votes

Have 24%Had 23%Want 53%

3.84/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 19%Had 6%Want 75%

Category winnerCerruti 1881 Fraicheur d'eteRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

19%Love

68%Like

0%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

62 votes

40%Love

32%Like

12%Ok

4%Dislike

12%Hate

25 votes

Category winnerCerruti 1881 Fraicheur d'eteMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityExalted

SillageExalted

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price value16

Category winnerCerruti 1881 Fraicheur d'eteBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus91%

green83%

woody74%

fresh spicy65%

fruity56%

white floral100%

citrus92%

woody84%

powdery77%

tuberose69%

sweet61%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Tomato LeafBergamotRhuburbMandarin Orange

Heart1-3 hrs

FrangipaniViolet

Base4-6 hrs

Woodsy NotesSandalwoodTonka Bean

Top

OrangeGreen AccordLemonMandarin OrangeTomato LeafBergamot

Heart

TuberoseOrange BlossomIrisClovesVioletRoseLitchiGeranium

Base

HoneyCedarMossVanillaSandalwoodAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesTomato Leaf, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Violet. Durations are only published for Cerruti 1881 Fraicheur d'ete, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter7

Day100

Night24

Spring71

Summer43

Fall100

Winter57

Day100

Night71

Category winnerExaltedMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men20

Unisex20

Women60

Casual 45%Work 37%Date 11%Party 7%

Men13

Unisex63

Women25

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,613

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#26,871

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerCerruti 1881 Fraicheur d'eteHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cerruti 1881 Fraicheur d'ete feels like snapping a fresh tomato vine between your fingers on a bright morning. The opening hits with crisp tomato leaf, bitter rhubarb, and juicy mandarin orange before softening into a delicate heart of powdery violet and creamy frangipani. It skips heavy sweetness in favor of raw gard…

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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, Cerruti 1881 Fraicheur d'ete or Exalted?

Cerruti 1881 Fraicheur d'ete takes 4 of 7 categories. Cerruti 1881 Fraicheur d'ete is rated 3.94/5 from 62 votes; Exalted is rated 3.84/5 from 25 votes. Choose Cerruti 1881 Fraicheur d'ete for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Exalted for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Cerruti 1881 Fraicheur d'ete or Exalted?

Exalted lasts longest (Exalted 86/100, Cerruti 1881 Fraicheur d'ete 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cerruti 1881 Fraicheur d'ete or Exalted?

Exalted projects furthest (Exalted 75/100, Cerruti 1881 Fraicheur d'ete 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cerruti 1881 Fraicheur d'ete and Exalted smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Tomato Leaf, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Violet.

Is Cerruti 1881 Fraicheur d'ete or Exalted better for summer or winter?

For summer, Exalted is the stronger pick. For winter, Exalted is the stronger pick. Cerruti 1881 Fraicheur d'ete suits daytime wear; Exalted suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cerruti 1881 Fraicheur d'ete and Exalted?

Cerruti 1881 Fraicheur d'ete has top notes of Tomato Leaf, Bergamot, Rhuburb and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Frangipani and Violet, a base of Woodsy Notes, Sandalwood and Tonka Bean. 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.