Fragrance comparison

Exalted vs Promise

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 35 ratings analysed

3 wins

Exalted

Boadicea the Victorious

3.8425 votes

Rank #29,826 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Promise

Accessorize

4.1010 votes

Rank #39,339 FreshWhite Floral

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 longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Promise
Choose it for a fresh and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Exalted3/5

Promise2/5

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

PromiseAccessorize

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 19%Had 6%Want 75%

4.10/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 43%Had 27%Want 30%

Category winnerPromiseRating 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

30%Love

50%Like

20%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityExalted

SillageExalted

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value16

¤ Price value70

Category winnerPromiseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

citrus92%

woody84%

powdery77%

tuberose69%

sweet61%

fresh100%

white floral92%

floral84%

fruity77%

citrus69%

powdery61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both white floral, citrus 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

LitchiBergamotOrange BlossomMandarin Blossom

Heart

CassisJasmineCherry BlossomPeonyViolet

Base

MuskVanillaAmber

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Orange Blossom, Violet and Litchi. 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

Spring83

Summer100

Fall50

Winter17

Day100

Night–

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#29,826

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#39,339

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

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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Promise by Accessorize is a fragrance for women. Promise was launched during the 2010's. Top notes are Litchi, Bergamot, Orange Blossom and Mandarin Blossom; middle notes are Cassis, Jasmine, Cherry Blossom, Peony and Violet; base notes are Musk, Vanilla and Amber.

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 Promise?

Exalted takes 3 of 5 categories. Exalted is rated 3.84/5 from 25 votes; Promise is rated 4.10/5 from 10 votes. Choose Exalted for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Promise for a fresh and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Exalted or Promise?

Exalted lasts longest (Exalted 86/100, Promise 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Exalted or Promise?

Exalted projects furthest (Exalted 75/100, Promise 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Exalted and Promise smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, citrus and powdery accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Orange Blossom, Violet and Litchi.

Is Exalted or Promise better for summer or winter?

Exalted suits daytime wear; Promise suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Exalted and Promise?

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. Promise has top notes of Litchi, Bergamot, Orange Blossom and Mandarin Blossom, heart notes of Cassis, Jasmine, Cherry Blossom and Peony, a base of Musk, Vanilla and Amber.