Fragrance comparison

Exalted vs Musc Patchouly

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 34 ratings analysed

3 wins

Exalted

Boadicea the Victorious

3.8425 votes

Rank #29,674 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Musc Patchouly

Adopt Parfums

4.119 votes

Rank #54,722 CitrusPatchouli

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Exalted takes 3 of 4 categories.

Exalted
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Musc Patchouly
Choose it for a citrus and patchouli character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Exalted3/4

Musc Patchouly1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Exalted
Sillage & projection: Exalted
Value for money: Musc Patchouly
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

Musc PatchoulyAdopt Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 19%Had 6%Want 75%

4.11/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 32%Had 18%Want 50%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

22%Love

67%Like

11%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityExalted

SillageExalted

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value16

¤ Price value75

Category winnerMusc PatchoulyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

citrus92%

woody84%

powdery77%

tuberose69%

sweet61%

citrus100%

patchouli92%

musky84%

woody77%

white floral69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both citrus, white floral and woody

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

BergamotOrangeMandarin Orange

Heart

Orange BlossomPeach

Base

PatchouliMusk

InformationalShared notesOrange, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Orange Blossom. 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

Spring100

Summer25

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost 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#29,674

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#54,722

PerfumerDominique Monlun

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 →

Musc Patchouly by Adopt Parfums is a Oriental fragrance for women and men. The nose behind this fragrance is Dominique Monlun. Top notes are Bergamot, Orange and Mandarin Orange; middle notes are Orange Blossom and Peach; base notes are Patchouli and Musk.

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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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Exalted or Musc Patchouly?

Exalted takes 3 of 4 categories. Exalted is rated 3.84/5 from 25 votes; Musc Patchouly is rated 4.11/5 from 9 votes. Choose Exalted for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Musc Patchouly for a citrus and patchouli character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Exalted or Musc Patchouly?

Exalted lasts longest (Exalted 86/100, Musc Patchouly 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Exalted or Musc Patchouly?

Exalted projects furthest (Exalted 75/100, Musc Patchouly 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Exalted and Musc Patchouly smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, white floral and woody accords. Common notes include Orange, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Orange Blossom.

Is Exalted or Musc Patchouly better for summer or winter?

Exalted suits daytime wear; Musc Patchouly suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Exalted and Musc Patchouly?

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. Musc Patchouly has top notes of Bergamot, Orange and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Orange Blossom and Peach, a base of Patchouli and Musk.