Fragrance comparison

Creation vs Exubérance

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 600 ratings analysed

Creation

Ted Lapidus

3.85575 votes

Rank #4,351 EarthyFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Exubérance

O Boticário

4.7625 votes

Rank #26,914 TuberoseFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Exubérance takes 5 of 7 categories.

Creation
Choose it for a earthy and floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Exubérance
Choose it for a tuberose and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Creation2/7

Exubérance5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CreationTed Lapidus

ExubéranceO Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.85/ 5 · 575 votes

Have 69%Had 31%Want 0%

4.76/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 9%Had 67%Want 24%

Category winnerExubéranceRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

31%Love

43%Like

6%Ok

17%Dislike

2%Hate

575 votes

84%Love

12%Like

0%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

25 votes

Category winnerExubéranceMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate94

Category winners

LongevityExubérance

SillageExubérance

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value76

¤ Price value56

Category winnerCreationBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

earthy100%

floral92%

mossy84%

white floral77%

woody69%

warm spicy61%

tuberose100%

floral92%

warm spicy84%

white floral77%

sweet69%

vanilla61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both floral, white floral and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

HoneyCassisNeroliOrris

Heart

CarnationTuberoseRoseJasmine

Base

MossPatchouliAmberMusk

Top

AldehydesPlumCassis

Heart

TuberoseCarnationHoneyIncense

Base

VanillaLeatherOakmossWoodsy Notes

InformationalShared notesHoney, Cassis, Carnation and Tuberose. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring80

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring64

Summer0

Fall100

Winter91

Day44

Night100

Category winnerExubéranceMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men5

Unisex31

Women64

Men0

Unisex11

Women89

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,351

PerfumerJean-Pierre Weil

Launched—

Reviews38

Overall rank#26,914

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerCreationHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

This formulation brings a distinct floral green density that defies contemporary sugary trends. A sharp burst of cassis and soapy neroli gives way to a bitter carnation and heavy tuberose heart, resting on a thick bed of natural moss and warm patchouli. It suits enthusiasts seeking a vintage aesthetic during chilly au…

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Exubérance by O Boticário is a bold, vintage-style floral fragrance built around heavy dark plum, creamy tuberose petals, and smoky honeyed incense. The scent opens with a sharp burst of fizzy soap aldehydes mixed with tart dark berries before settling into an intense heart of spicy carnation and thick, sweet white fl…

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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, Creation or Exubérance?

Exubérance takes 5 of 7 categories. Creation is rated 3.85/5 from 575 votes; Exubérance is rated 4.76/5 from 25 votes. Choose Creation for a earthy and floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Exubérance for a tuberose and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Creation or Exubérance?

Exubérance lasts longest (Exubérance 81/100, Creation 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Creation or Exubérance?

Exubérance projects furthest (Exubérance 80/100, Creation 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Creation and Exubérance smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, white floral and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Honey, Cassis, Carnation and Tuberose.

Is Creation or Exubérance better for summer or winter?

For summer, Creation is the stronger pick. For winter, Creation is the stronger pick. Exubérance suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Creation and Exubérance?

Creation has top notes of Honey, Cassis, Neroli and Orris, heart notes of Carnation, Tuberose, Rose and Jasmine, a base of Moss, Patchouli, Amber and Musk. Exubérance has top notes of Aldehydes, Plum and Cassis, heart notes of Tuberose, Carnation, Honey and Incense, a base of Vanilla, Leather, Oakmoss and Woodsy Notes.