Fragrance comparison

Exalted vs Shamsi

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 50 ratings analysed

4 wins

Exalted

Boadicea the Victorious

3.8425 votes

Rank #29,674 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

Shamsi

Nabeel

4.2425 votes

Rank #33,316 FruityCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Exalted takes 4 of 7 categories.

Exalted
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Shamsi
Choose it for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Exalted4/7

Shamsi3/7

Ratings & consensus: Shamsi
Community sentiment: Shamsi
Longevity: Exalted
Sillage & projection: Exalted
Value for money: Shamsi
Versatility: Exalted
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

ShamsiNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 19%Had 6%Want 75%

4.24/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 35%Had 5%Want 60%

Category winnerShamsiRating 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

48%Love

32%Like

16%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

25 votes

Category winnerShamsiMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityExalted

SillageExalted

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value16

¤ Price value80

Category winnerShamsiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

citrus92%

woody84%

powdery77%

tuberose69%

sweet61%

fruity100%

citrus90%

sweet80%

powdery70%

woody60%

tropical50%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both citrus, 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

LitchiStrawberryVineBlack CurrantGrapefruitPlumBergamot

Heart

RoseIrisMagnoliaJasmineGeranium

Base

AmberSandalwoodVanillaMuskMossTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Iris, Rose 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

Spring76

Summer100

Fall41

Winter24

Day100

Night60

Category winnerExaltedMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men13

Unisex63

Women25

Men4

Unisex57

Women39

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,674

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#33,316

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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Shamsi by Nabeel delivers a bright burst of summer fruits anchored by a warm base. It opens with sweet litchi and tart black currant before settling into a powdery iris heart. The scent is designed for warm days and casual outdoor settings, offering a unisex profile that feels breezy yet substantial.

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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 Shamsi?

Exalted takes 4 of 7 categories. Exalted is rated 3.84/5 from 25 votes; Shamsi is rated 4.24/5 from 25 votes. Choose Exalted for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Shamsi for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Exalted or Shamsi?

Exalted lasts longest (Exalted 86/100, Shamsi 77/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Exalted or Shamsi?

Exalted projects furthest (Exalted 75/100, Shamsi 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Exalted and Shamsi smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, powdery and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Iris, Rose and Litchi.

Is Exalted or Shamsi better for summer or winter?

For summer, Shamsi is the stronger pick. For winter, Exalted is the stronger pick. Exalted suits daytime wear; Shamsi suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Exalted and Shamsi?

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. Shamsi has top notes of Litchi, Strawberry, Vine and Black Currant, heart notes of Rose, Iris, Magnolia and Jasmine, a base of Amber, Sandalwood, Vanilla and Musk.