Fragrance comparison

Exalted vs L’Wren Scott

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 44 ratings analysed

3 wins

Exalted

Boadicea the Victorious

3.8425 votes

Rank #27,088 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

20%scent match

Clearly different

L’Wren Scott

L'Wren Scott

3.7919 votes

Rank #22,277 AromaticWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

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 ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
L’Wren Scott
Choose it for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

Exalted3/5

L’Wren Scott2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ExaltedBoadicea the Victorious

L’Wren ScottL'Wren Scott

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 19%Had 6%Want 75%

3.79/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 39%Had 7%Want 54%

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

32%Love

42%Like

0%Ok

26%Dislike

0%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityExalted

SillageExalted

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value16

¤ Price value50

Category winnerL’Wren ScottBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

citrus92%

woody84%

powdery77%

tuberose69%

sweet61%

aromatic100%

warm spicy92%

soft spicy84%

fresh spicy77%

white floral69%

anis61%

Scent match20%Clearly different · both white floral

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

Top20-35 mins

WormwoodStar AniseCorianderMandarin OrangeMarigold

Heart2-4 hrs

Curry TreeClovesJasmineTuberoseGeranium

Base6-8+ hrs

PatchouliMossLeatherMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Tuberose, Cloves and Geranium. Durations are only published for L’Wren Scott, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring71

Summer43

Fall100

Winter57

Day100

Night71

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day70

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men13

Unisex63

Women25

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Date 40%Casual 26%Work 20%Party 14%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,088

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#22,277

PerfumerRalf Schwieger

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerL’Wren ScottHigher 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 →

L’Wren Scott is an unconventional, dark green chypre that pairs bitter wormwood and star anise with earthy oakmoss, supple leather, and brooding patchouli. The first spray releases a brisk, absinthe-tinted snap before blooming into spiced clove and heady tuberose petals. It smells dry, herbal, and unapologetically dra…

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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, Exalted or L’Wren Scott?

Exalted takes 3 of 5 categories. Exalted is rated 3.84/5 from 25 votes; L’Wren Scott is rated 3.79/5 from 19 votes. Choose Exalted for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose L’Wren Scott for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Exalted or L’Wren Scott?

Exalted lasts longest (Exalted 86/100, L’Wren Scott 77/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Exalted or L’Wren Scott?

Projection is very close: Exalted 75/100, L’Wren Scott 73/100 for sillage.

Do Exalted and L’Wren Scott smell similar?

Clearly different: a 20% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Tuberose, Cloves and Geranium.

Is Exalted or L’Wren Scott better for summer or winter?

Exalted suits daytime wear; L’Wren Scott suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Exalted and L’Wren Scott?

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. L’Wren Scott has top notes of Wormwood, Star Anise, Coriander and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Curry Tree, Cloves, Jasmine and Tuberose, a base of Patchouli, Moss, Leather and Musk.