Fragrance comparison

Exalted vs Seventeen X The 8

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 27 ratings analysed

Exalted

Boadicea the Victorious

3.8425 votes

Rank #26,370 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

Seventeen X The 8

The SAEM

4.502 votes

Rank #53,221 PowderyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1.

Exalted
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Seventeen X The 8
Choose it for a powdery and white floral character. Wins on value for money.

Exalted1/2

Seventeen X The 81/2

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Seventeen X The 8
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

Seventeen X The 8The SAEM

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 19%Had 6%Want 75%

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 14%Had 14%Want 71%

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

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 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 / hate88

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value16

¤ Price value75

Category winnerSeventeen X The 8Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

citrus92%

woody84%

powdery77%

tuberose69%

sweet61%

powdery100%

white floral92%

floral84%

woody77%

sweet69%

honey61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both white floral, powdery 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

Mandarin OrangeGuava

Heart

VioletLilyMimosaJasmine

Base

HoneyVanillaSandalwood

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Violet, Honey and Vanilla. 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

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,370

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#53,221

PerfumerNot listed

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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Seventeen X The 8 by The SAEM offers a crisp blast of guava and mandarin orange that quickly pivots into a powdery floral heart. Warm honey and sandalwood round out the base, keeping the sweetness grounded. It suits casual daytime wear for those who enjoy clean, fruit-tinged floral profiles.

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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 Seventeen X The 8?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1. Exalted is rated 3.84/5 from 25 votes; Seventeen X The 8 is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Exalted for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Seventeen X The 8 for a powdery and white floral character. Wins on value for money.

Do Exalted and Seventeen X The 8 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, powdery and woody accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Violet, Honey and Vanilla.

Is Exalted or Seventeen X The 8 better for summer or winter?

Exalted suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Exalted and Seventeen X The 8?

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. Seventeen X The 8 has top notes of Mandarin Orange and Guava, heart notes of Violet, Lily, Mimosa and Jasmine, a base of Honey, Vanilla and Sandalwood.