Fragrance comparison

Exalted vs Marc Joseph for Women

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 40 ratings analysed

4 wins

Exalted

Boadicea the Victorious

3.8425 votes

Rank #26,873 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Marc Joseph for Women

Marc Joseph

3.8715 votes

Rank #43,499 FruityCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Exalted takes 4 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.
Marc Joseph for Women
Choose it for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Exalted4/5

Marc Joseph for Women1/5

Ratings & consensus: Exalted
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Exalted
Sillage & projection: Exalted
Value for money: Marc Joseph for Women
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

Marc Joseph for WomenMarc Joseph

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 19%Had 6%Want 75%

3.87/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 42%Had 22%Want 36%

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

20%Love

60%Like

7%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityExalted

SillageExalted

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value16

¤ Price value100

Category winnerMarc Joseph for WomenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

citrus92%

woody84%

powdery77%

tuberose69%

sweet61%

fruity100%

citrus92%

white floral84%

rose77%

fresh69%

sweet61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both white floral, citrus and sweet

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

Top15-30 mins

LitchiPeachOrangeBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

RoseJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyViolet LeafPlum

Base5-7 hrs

White MuskMossAmber

InformationalShared notesOrange, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Rose. Durations are only published for Marc Joseph for Women, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring71

Summer43

Fall100

Winter57

Day100

Night71

Spring67

Summer33

Fall100

Winter17

Day100

Night39

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men13

Unisex63

Women25

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 38%Work 32%Date 18%Party 13%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,873

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#43,499

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

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. …

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Marc Joseph for Women delivers an easygoing splash of sweet nectar and clean florals. The first spray punches with juicy litchi, sweet peach, and bright mandarin orange. It smells bright, cheerful, and immediately accessible. Give it five minutes. The sharp initial alcohol lift quickly evaporates, letting a heart of 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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Exalted or Marc Joseph for Women?

Exalted takes 4 of 5 categories. Exalted is rated 3.84/5 from 25 votes; Marc Joseph for Women is rated 3.87/5 from 15 votes. Choose Exalted for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Marc Joseph for Women for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Exalted or Marc Joseph for Women?

Exalted lasts longest (Exalted 86/100, Marc Joseph for Women 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Exalted or Marc Joseph for Women?

Exalted projects furthest (Exalted 75/100, Marc Joseph for Women 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Exalted and Marc Joseph for Women smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, citrus and sweet accords. Common notes include Orange, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Rose.

Is Exalted or Marc Joseph for Women better for summer or winter?

Exalted suits daytime wear; Marc Joseph for Women suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Exalted and Marc Joseph for Women?

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. Marc Joseph for Women has top notes of Litchi, Peach, Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Rose, Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley and Violet Leaf, a base of White Musk, Moss and Amber.