Fragrance comparison

Exalted vs La Petite Robe Noire 2

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 376 ratings analysed

5 wins

Exalted

Boadicea the Victorious

3.8425 votes

Rank #28,910 White FloralCitrus

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39%scent match

Some overlap

La Petite Robe Noire 2

Guerlain

3.48351 votes

Rank #17,974 SweetPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Exalted takes 5 of 7 categories.

Exalted
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.
La Petite Robe Noire 2
Choose it for a sweet and powdery character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Exalted5/7

La Petite Robe Noire 22/7

Ratings & consensus: Exalted
Community sentiment: Exalted
Longevity: Exalted
Sillage & projection: Exalted
Value for money: La Petite Robe Noire 2
Versatility: Exalted
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: La Petite Robe Noire 2

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ExaltedBoadicea the Victorious

La Petite Robe Noire 2Guerlain

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 19%Had 6%Want 75%

3.48/ 5 · 351 votes

Have 29%Had 16%Want 55%

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

28%Love

31%Like

1%Ok

39%Dislike

0%Hate

351 votes

Category winnerExaltedMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate62

Category winners

LongevityExalted

SillageExalted

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value16

¤ Price value48

Category winnerLa Petite Robe Noire 2Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

citrus92%

woody84%

powdery77%

tuberose69%

sweet61%

sweet100%

powdery92%

fruity84%

green77%

iris69%

citrus61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both powdery, sweet and citrus

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

Red BerriesGalbanumLitchiBergamotLemon

Heart3 to 4 hours

MarshmallowIrisViolet LeafOrange Blossom

Base4 to 7 hours

LeatherMuskSandalwood

InformationalShared notesLemon, Bergamot, Orange Blossom and Iris. Durations are only published for La Petite Robe Noire 2, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring71

Summer43

Fall100

Winter57

Day100

Night71

Spring63

Summer31

Fall100

Winter72

Day100

Night78

Category winnerExaltedMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men13

Unisex63

Women25

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,910

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#17,974

PerfumerThierry Wasser

Launched—

Reviews17

Category winnerLa Petite Robe Noire 2Higher 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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La Petite Robe Noire 2 by Guerlain presents a curious balance between crisp greenery and fluffy sweetness. Created by perfumer Thierry Wasser and launched in 2011, this floral green fragrance opens with a sharp burst of galbanum, tart red berries, litchi, lemon, and bergamot. The heart softens into powdery iris, viole…

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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 La Petite Robe Noire 2?

Exalted takes 5 of 7 categories. Exalted is rated 3.84/5 from 25 votes; La Petite Robe Noire 2 is rated 3.48/5 from 351 votes. Choose Exalted for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose La Petite Robe Noire 2 for a sweet and powdery character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Exalted or La Petite Robe Noire 2?

Exalted lasts longest (Exalted 86/100, La Petite Robe Noire 2 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Exalted or La Petite Robe Noire 2?

Exalted projects furthest (Exalted 75/100, La Petite Robe Noire 2 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Exalted and La Petite Robe Noire 2 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, sweet and citrus accords. Common notes include Lemon, Bergamot, Orange Blossom and Iris.

Is Exalted or La Petite Robe Noire 2 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Exalted is the stronger pick. For winter, La Petite Robe Noire 2 is the stronger pick. Exalted suits daytime wear; La Petite Robe Noire 2 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Exalted and La Petite Robe Noire 2?

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. La Petite Robe Noire 2 has top notes of Red Berries, Galbanum, Litchi and Bergamot, heart notes of Marshmallow, Iris, Violet Leaf and Orange Blossom, a base of Leather, Musk and Sandalwood.