Fragrance comparison

Exalted vs Semi-Bespoke No. 16

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 29 ratings analysed

1 wins

Exalted

Boadicea the Victorious

3.8425 votes

Rank #29,847 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

24%scent match

Clearly different

Semi-Bespoke No. 16

Roja Dove

3.504 votes

Rank #69,651 AmberWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Exalted takes 1 of 1 categories.

Exalted
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Semi-Bespoke No. 16
Choose it for a amber and white floral character.

Exalted1/1

Semi-Bespoke No. 160/1

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

Semi-Bespoke No. 16Roja Dove

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 19%Had 6%Want 75%

3.50/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 14%Had 0%Want 86%

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

25%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

25%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value16

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

citrus92%

woody84%

powdery77%

tuberose69%

sweet61%

amber100%

white floral92%

animalic84%

leather77%

warm spicy69%

smoky61%

Scent match24%Clearly different · both white floral

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

Mandarin OrangeBergamotGreen GrassViolet LeafRhubarbGalbanum

Heart

Lily-of-the-ValleyClovesOrange BlossomRosePatchouliVioletPeach

Base

AmbergrisCastoreumOakmossVanillaMusk

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Bergamot, Orange Blossom and Cloves. 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

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men13

Unisex63

Women25

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,847

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#69,651

PerfumerRoja Dove

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. …

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Semi-Bespoke No. 16 reads as a polished green chypre with a sharp citrus and cut grass opening, then a soft floral heart of lily of the valley, rose, violet and orange blossom. As it settles, the fragrance turns warmer, mossy and more animalic, with ambergris, castoreum, oakmoss, vanilla and musk giving it a dry, sens…

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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 Semi-Bespoke No. 16?

Exalted takes 1 of 1 categories. Exalted is rated 3.84/5 from 25 votes; Semi-Bespoke No. 16 is rated 3.50/5 from 4 votes. Choose Exalted for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Semi-Bespoke No. 16 for a amber and white floral character.

Do Exalted and Semi-Bespoke No. 16 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Orange Blossom and Cloves.

Is Exalted or Semi-Bespoke No. 16 better for summer or winter?

Exalted suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Exalted and Semi-Bespoke No. 16?

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. Semi-Bespoke No. 16 has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Green Grass and Violet Leaf, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Cloves, Orange Blossom and Rose, a base of Ambergris, Castoreum, Oakmoss and Vanilla.