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Exalté by Funmi Monet vs Gia

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

Updated 699 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Exalté by Funmi Monet takes 5 of 7 categories.

  • Exalté by Funmi Monet

    Choose it for a rose and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, day or night wear.

  • Gia

    Choose it for a rose and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Exalté by Funmi Monet5/7
Gia1/7
Ratings & consensus
Exalté by Funmi Monet
Community sentiment
Exalté by Funmi Monet
Longevity
Exalté by Funmi Monet
Sillage & projection
Exalté by Funmi Monet
Value for money
Tie
Versatility
Exalté by Funmi Monet
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Gia

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Exalté by Funmi MonetBella Aura
GiaTocca
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.35/ 5 · 178 votes
Have 40%Had 5%Want 55%
3.72/ 5 · 521 votes
Have 49%Had 16%Want 35%
Category winnerExalté by Funmi MonetRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
63%Love
19%Like
12%Ok
4%Dislike
2%Hate

178 votes

20%Love
47%Like
17%Ok
14%Dislike
1%Hate

521 votes

Category winnerExalté by Funmi MonetMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity76
〰 Sillage65
♥ Love / hate84
⏱ Longevity53
〰 Sillage47
♥ Love / hate68
Category winners

LongevityExalté by Funmi Monet

SillageExalté by Funmi Monet

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value49
¤ Price value49
Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
rose100%
vanilla92%
floral84%
citrus77%
amber69%
white floral61%
rose100%
citrus92%
sweet84%
vanilla77%
soft spicy69%
powdery61%
Scent match53%Some overlap · both rose, vanilla and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
LemonPink Pepper
Heart
Turkish RoseOsmanthusOrange BlossomJasmine
Base
VanillaBenzoinAmberSandalwoodMusk
Top
TangerinePink Pepper
Heart
Turkish Rose
Base
VanillaAmberSandalwood
InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Turkish Rose, Vanilla and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer79
Fall95
Winter90
Day100
Night94
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter20
Day–
Night–
Category winnerExalté by Funmi MonetMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men2
Unisex4
Women94
Men0
Unisex1
Women99
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,082

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#8,442

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews98

Category winnerGiaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Exalté by Funmi Monet by Bella Aura offers a warm embrace of Turkish rose and dark vanilla, balanced by a bright splash of lemon. This female fragrance leans heavily into its rich, ambery base. It is designed for those who appreciate a dense, sweet floral profile that holds its ground during cool autumn evenings.

Reviews →

Tocca Gia greets you with a sharp blast of tangerine and pink pepper, offering a bright and slightly fiery first impression. This initial zest quickly steps back as a thick Turkish rose takes over, sweetening the composition on your skin. As it settles, a warm base of vanilla and sandalwood emerges, softening the edge…

Reviews →
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, Exalté by Funmi Monet or Gia?

Exalté by Funmi Monet takes 5 of 7 categories. Exalté by Funmi Monet is rated 4.35/5 from 178 votes; Gia is rated 3.72/5 from 521 votes. Choose Exalté by Funmi Monet for a rose and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Gia for a rose and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Exalté by Funmi Monet or Gia?

Exalté by Funmi Monet lasts longest (Exalté by Funmi Monet 76/100, Gia 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Exalté by Funmi Monet or Gia?

Exalté by Funmi Monet projects furthest (Exalté by Funmi Monet 65/100, Gia 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Exalté by Funmi Monet and Gia smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose, vanilla and citrus accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Turkish Rose, Vanilla and Amber.

Is Exalté by Funmi Monet or Gia better for summer or winter?

For summer, Exalté by Funmi Monet is the stronger pick. For winter, Exalté by Funmi Monet is the stronger pick. Exalté by Funmi Monet suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Exalté by Funmi Monet and Gia?

Exalté by Funmi Monet has top notes of Lemon and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Turkish Rose, Osmanthus, Orange Blossom and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Benzoin, Amber and Sandalwood. Gia has top notes of Tangerine and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Turkish Rose, a base of Vanilla, Amber and Sandalwood.

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