Fragrance comparison

Ex Voto vs You Are Gorgeous

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 4 ratings analysed

4 wins

Ex Voto

Varriale Profumi

4.004 votes

Rank #55,988 PowderyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

You Are Gorgeous

Chris Adams

—0 votes

Rank #67,528 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ex Voto takes 4 of 4 categories.

Ex Voto
Choose it for a powdery and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.
You Are Gorgeous
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Ex Voto4/4

You Are Gorgeous0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Ex VotoVarriale Profumi

You Are GorgeousChris Adams

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 45%Had 5%Want 50%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity20

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityEx Voto

SillageEx Voto

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

citrus92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

amber69%

yellow floral61%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

aromatic84%

white floral77%

powdery69%

citrus61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both woody, powdery and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Ylang-YlangBergamotLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

Talc

Base6-8+ hrs

White MuskPatchouliVetiverAmber

Top15-30 mins

LemonBergamotJasmineRoseGreen NotesWhite PeachBlack CurrantCloves

Heart2-4 hrs

SageCardamomCashmeranYlang-YlangCedarWhite CarnationLilyOrange Blossom

Base5-7 hrs

PatchouliWoody NotesWhite MuskAmberOakmossVetiverLeatherSandalwood

Category winnerEx VotoLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer67

Fall67

Winter67

Day100

Night41

Spring0

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night41

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men20

Unisex60

Women20

Work 40%Casual 34%Date 17%Party 9%

Not enough votes yet

Casual 39%Work 35%Date 15%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,988

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#67,528

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerEx VotoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ex Voto by Varriale Profumi delivers an unusual collision of bright Mediterranean zest and vintage barber-soft powder. The first spritz unleashes a tart burst of sun-drenched lemon and sharp bergamot, rounded by a touch of sunny ylang-ylang. Within minutes, the zesty sparkle yields to a dense, pillowy heart of cosmeti…

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Chris Adams You Are Gorgeous opens with a lively splash of tart lemon, bergamot, and sweet white peach. A sharp flash of alcohol lifts immediately, giving way to an invigorating citrus burst within three minutes. Soon, spicy cloves and crushed herbal sage temper the fruity start. The heart unfolds with delicate rose p…

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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 lasts longer, Ex Voto or You Are Gorgeous?

Ex Voto lasts longest (Ex Voto 76/100, You Are Gorgeous 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ex Voto or You Are Gorgeous?

Ex Voto projects furthest (Ex Voto 55/100, You Are Gorgeous 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ex Voto and You Are Gorgeous smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and aromatic accords. Common notes include Ylang-Ylang, Bergamot, Lemon and White Musk.

Is Ex Voto or You Are Gorgeous better for summer or winter?

Ex Voto suits daytime wear; You Are Gorgeous suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ex Voto and You Are Gorgeous?

Ex Voto has top notes of Ylang-Ylang, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Talc, a base of White Musk, Patchouli, Vetiver and Amber. You Are Gorgeous has top notes of Lemon, Bergamot, Jasmine and Rose, heart notes of Sage, Cardamom, Cashmeran and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Patchouli, Woody Notes, White Musk and Amber.