Exalted vs Royal Extrait
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
38%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Royal Extrait takes 5 of 7 categories.
ExaltedChoose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Royal ExtraitChoose it for a amber and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Exalted2/7
Royal Extrait5/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Royal Extrait
- Community sentiment
- Royal Extrait
- Longevity
- Exalted
- Sillage & projection
- Exalted
- Value for money
- Royal Extrait
- Versatility
- Royal Extrait
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Royal Extrait
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
ExaltedBoadicea the VictoriousRoyal ExtraitGuerlainWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.84/ 5 · 25 votes
Have 19%Had 6%Want 75%
4.52/ 5 · 65 votes
Have 16%Had 8%Want 76%
Category winnerRoyal ExtraitRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate40%Love
32%Like
12%Ok
4%Dislike
12%Hate
25 votes
69%Love
22%Like
3%Ok
5%Dislike
2%Hate
65 votes
Category winnerRoyal ExtraitMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityExalted
SillageExalted
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerRoyal ExtraitBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwhite floral100%
citrus92%
woody84%
powdery77%
tuberose69%
sweet61%
amber100%
powdery92%
iris84%
white floral77%
tuberose69%
rose61%
Scent match38%Some overlap · both white floral, powdery and tuberose
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
OrangeGreen AccordLemonMandarin OrangeTomato LeafBergamot
Heart
TuberoseOrange BlossomIrisClovesVioletRoseLitchiGeranium
Base
HoneyCedarMossVanillaSandalwoodAmberMusk
Notes
ResinsPeachIrisAmberRoseTuberoseVanillaJasmine
No top / heart / base split published
InformationalShared notesTuberose, Iris, Rose and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Royal Extrait, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring71
Summer43
Fall100
Winter57
Day100
Night71
Spring80
Summer53
Fall100
Winter73
Day81
Night100
Category winnerRoyal ExtraitMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#29,674
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews4
Overall rank#12,586
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews8
Category winnerRoyal ExtraitHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotExalted 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 →Royal Extrait by Guerlain is a rich amber floral perfume built around a thick, ripe peach note layered over powdery iris, sweet vanilla, and warm resins. It opens with an immediate burst of dense fruitiness before revealing a lush bouquet of rose, jasmine, and heady tuberose. As it settles, golden amber and balsamic r…
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 Royal Extrait?
Royal Extrait takes 5 of 7 categories. Exalted is rated 3.84/5 from 25 votes; Royal Extrait is rated 4.52/5 from 65 votes. Choose Exalted for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Royal Extrait for a amber and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Exalted or Royal Extrait?
Exalted lasts longest (Exalted 86/100, Royal Extrait 71/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Exalted or Royal Extrait?
Exalted projects furthest (Exalted 75/100, Royal Extrait 70/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Exalted and Royal Extrait smell similar?
Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, powdery and tuberose accords. Common notes include Tuberose, Iris, Rose and Vanilla.
Is Exalted or Royal Extrait better for summer or winter?
For summer, Royal Extrait is the stronger pick. For winter, Royal Extrait is the stronger pick. Exalted suits daytime wear; Royal Extrait suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Exalted and Royal Extrait?
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. Royal Extrait features Resins, Peach, Iris, Amber and Rose.
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