Fragrance comparison

Exalted vs Graduate 1954

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 101 ratings analysed

Exalted

Boadicea the Victorious

3.8425 votes

Rank #29,702 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Graduate 1954

Roads

3.6876 votes

Rank #14,357 WoodyFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Graduate 1954 takes 4 of 7 categories.

Exalted
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Graduate 1954
Choose it for a woody and floral character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Exalted3/7

Graduate 19544/7

Ratings & consensus: Exalted
Community sentiment: Graduate 1954
Longevity: Exalted
Sillage & projection: Exalted
Value for money: Graduate 1954
Versatility: Graduate 1954
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Graduate 1954

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ExaltedBoadicea the Victorious

Graduate 1954Roads

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 19%Had 6%Want 75%

3.68/ 5 · 76 votes

Have 43%Had 14%Want 43%

Category winnerExaltedRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

32%Like

12%Ok

4%Dislike

12%Hate

25 votes

36%Love

44%Like

0%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

50 votes

Category winnerGraduate 1954Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityExalted

SillageExalted

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value16

¤ Price value50

Category winnerGraduate 1954Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

citrus92%

woody84%

powdery77%

tuberose69%

sweet61%

woody100%

floral92%

white floral84%

warm spicy77%

mossy69%

tuberose61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both white floral, woody and tuberose

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

OrangeGreen AccordLemonMandarin OrangeTomato LeafBergamot

Heart

TuberoseOrange BlossomIrisClovesVioletRoseLitchiGeranium

Base

HoneyCedarMossVanillaSandalwoodAmberMusk

Top

TuberoseFrangipaniRoseHeliotrope

Heart

CloveLily-of-the-ValleyMandarin Orange

Base

MossCedarPatchouliSandalwood

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Tuberose, Rose and Cedar. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring71

Summer43

Fall100

Winter57

Day100

Night71

Spring63

Summer50

Fall100

Winter88

Day100

Night70

Category winnerGraduate 1954Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men13

Unisex63

Women25

Men25

Unisex0

Women75

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,702

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#14,357

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews16

Category winnerGraduate 1954Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Graduate 1954 by Roads is a chypre floral that balances white blossoms against a grounding woody moss base. It leans into a vintage sensibility without feeling dated, offering a powdery, sophisticated character. This unisex composition shines in professional settings or evening events, particularly during the milder d…

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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, Exalted or Graduate 1954?

Graduate 1954 takes 4 of 7 categories. Exalted is rated 3.84/5 from 25 votes; Graduate 1954 is rated 3.68/5 from 76 votes. Choose Exalted for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Graduate 1954 for a woody and floral character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Exalted or Graduate 1954?

Exalted lasts longest (Exalted 86/100, Graduate 1954 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Exalted or Graduate 1954?

Exalted projects furthest (Exalted 75/100, Graduate 1954 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Exalted and Graduate 1954 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, woody and tuberose accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Tuberose, Rose and Cedar.

Is Exalted or Graduate 1954 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Graduate 1954 is the stronger pick. For winter, Graduate 1954 is the stronger pick. Exalted suits daytime wear; Graduate 1954 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Exalted and Graduate 1954?

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. Graduate 1954 has top notes of Tuberose, Frangipani, Rose and Heliotrope, heart notes of Clove, Lily-of-the-Valley and Mandarin Orange, a base of Moss, Cedar, Patchouli and Sandalwood.