Fragrance comparison

Divina vs Exalted

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 56 ratings analysed

Divina

Diana de Silva

4.3931 votes

Rank #34,925 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Exalted

Boadicea the Victorious

3.8425 votes

Rank #26,944 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Exalted takes 4 of 7 categories.

Divina
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Exalted
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Divina3/7

Exalted4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DivinaDiana de Silva

ExaltedBoadicea the Victorious

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.39/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 37%Had 23%Want 40%

3.84/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 19%Had 6%Want 75%

Category winnerDivinaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

55%Love

35%Like

3%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

31 votes

40%Love

32%Like

12%Ok

4%Dislike

12%Hate

25 votes

Category winnerDivinaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityExalted

SillageExalted

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value42

¤ Price value16

Category winnerDivinaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

white floral84%

green77%

floral69%

fresh61%

white floral100%

citrus92%

woody84%

powdery77%

tuberose69%

sweet61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both citrus, white floral and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

BergamotLemonMandarin OrangeOrange

Heart2-4 hrs

Lily-of-the-ValleyRoseVioletBlack currant leafYlang-YlangJasmineTuberose

Base6-8+ hrs

OakmossHoneySandalwoodPatchouliCedar

Top

OrangeGreen AccordLemonMandarin OrangeTomato LeafBergamot

Heart

TuberoseOrange BlossomIrisClovesVioletRoseLitchiGeranium

Base

HoneyCedarMossVanillaSandalwoodAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lemon, Mandarin Orange and Orange. Durations are only published for Divina, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night50

Spring71

Summer43

Fall100

Winter57

Day100

Night71

Category winnerExaltedMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

Work 35%Casual 32%Date 23%Party 10%

Men13

Unisex63

Women25

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#34,925

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#26,944

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerExaltedHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Divina by Diana de Silva is a brisk floral chypre that feels like walking through an Italian citrus grove in early autumn. The opening hits with a bright flare of lemon, bergamot, and sweet orange. That initial zesty sharpness softens quickly. Within twenty minutes, a rich bouquet of lily-of-the-valley, jasmine, and v…

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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, Divina or Exalted?

Exalted takes 4 of 7 categories. Divina is rated 4.39/5 from 31 votes; Exalted is rated 3.84/5 from 25 votes. Choose Divina for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, 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, Divina or Exalted?

Exalted lasts longest (Exalted 86/100, Divina 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Divina or Exalted?

Exalted projects furthest (Exalted 75/100, Divina 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Divina and Exalted smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, white floral and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lemon, Mandarin Orange and Orange.

Is Divina or Exalted better for summer or winter?

For summer, Divina is the stronger pick. For winter, Exalted is the stronger pick. Divina suits daytime wear; Exalted suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Divina and Exalted?

Divina has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon, Mandarin Orange and Orange, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Rose, Violet and Black currant leaf, a base of Oakmoss, Honey, Sandalwood and Patchouli. 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.