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Exalted vs Khamsin

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

Updated 39 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Exalted takes 3 of 5 categories.

  • Exalted

    Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

  • Khamsin

    Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Exalted3/5
Khamsin2/5
Ratings & consensus
Khamsin
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Exalted
Sillage & projection
Exalted
Value for money
Khamsin
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Exalted

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
ExaltedBoadicea the Victorious
KhamsinMahogany
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.84/ 5 · 25 votes
Have 19%Had 6%Want 75%
4.36/ 5 · 14 votes
Have 48%Had 27%Want 24%
Category winnerKhamsinRating 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
64%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity86
〰 Sillage75
♥ Love / hate71
⏱ Longevity70
〰 Sillage70
♥ Love / hate84
Category winners

LongevityExalted

SillageExalted

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value16
¤ Price value63
Category winnerKhamsinBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
white floral100%
citrus92%
woody84%
powdery77%
tuberose69%
sweet61%
woody100%
citrus92%
powdery84%
aromatic77%
fresh spicy69%
lavender61%
Scent match47%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and powdery

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
Mandarin OrangeSicilian LemonGreen LeavesBergamot
Heart
LavenderGeraniumVioletLily-of-the-ValleyJasmine
Base
SandalwoodAmberwoodMuskCedar
InformationalShared notesLemon, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Violet. 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
Spring75
Summer25
Fall100
Winter100
Day40
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men13
Unisex63
Women25
Men100
Unisex0
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,900

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#45,895

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerExaltedHigher 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. …

Reviews →

Mahogany Khamsin is a clean fougere that matches a sharp splash of Sicilian lemon with fresh green leaves. The blend quickly settles into a dry lavender heart before landing on a warm base of cedarwood and amberwood. It works best as an easy, everyday option for casual spring afternoons when you want to feel refreshed…

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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Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Exalted or Khamsin?

Exalted takes 3 of 5 categories. Exalted is rated 3.84/5 from 25 votes; Khamsin is rated 4.36/5 from 14 votes. Choose Exalted for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Khamsin for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Exalted or Khamsin?

Exalted lasts longest (Exalted 86/100, Khamsin 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Exalted or Khamsin?

Exalted projects furthest (Exalted 75/100, Khamsin 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Exalted and Khamsin smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Lemon, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Violet.

Is Exalted or Khamsin better for summer or winter?

Exalted suits daytime wear; Khamsin suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Exalted and Khamsin?

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. Khamsin has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Sicilian Lemon, Green Leaves and Bergamot, heart notes of Lavender, Geranium, Violet and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Sandalwood, Amberwood, Musk and Cedar.

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