Fragrance comparison

Exalted vs Sumatra Rain

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

Updated 25 Oct 2026 55 ratings analysed

3 wins

Exalted

Boadicea the Victorious

3.8425 votes

Rank #27,679 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

Sumatra Rain

Muelhens · 1993

4.4030 votes

Rank #52,409 Sweet

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.
Sumatra Rain
Choose it for a sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Exalted3/5

Sumatra Rain2/5

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

Sumatra RainMuelhens

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 19%Had 6%Want 75%

4.40/ 5 · 30 votes

Have 26%Had 42%Want 32%

Category winnerSumatra RainRating 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

40%Love

30%Like

0%Ok

20%Dislike

10%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

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityExalted

SillageExalted

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value16

¤ Price value65

Category winnerSumatra RainBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

citrus92%

woody84%

powdery77%

tuberose69%

sweet61%

sweet38%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both sweet

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

Top15-30 mins

LimeBergamotPetitgrainGalbanumLavender

Heart2-3 hrs

ClovesJasmineClary SageOrange BlossomCyclamenGeranium

Base4-6 hrs

CedarMuskMossAmberSandalwoodTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Orange Blossom, Cloves and Geranium. Durations are only published for Sumatra Rain, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring71

Summer43

Fall100

Winter57

Day100

Night71

Spring50

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night35

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men13

Unisex63

Women25

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 46%Work 33%Date 12%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,679

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#52,409

PerfumerNot listed

Launched1993

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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Muelhens Sumatra Rain brings an immediate rush of crushed lime, green galbanum, and bitter petitgrain. It smells brisk and unapologetically herbal. You will not find modern sugar cubes or warm synthetic ambergris here. Instead, a clean current of French lavender, clary sage, and pungent cloves cuts through the humidit…

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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 Sumatra Rain?

Exalted takes 3 of 5 categories. Exalted is rated 3.84/5 from 25 votes; Sumatra Rain is rated 4.40/5 from 30 votes. Choose Exalted for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Sumatra Rain for a sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Exalted or Sumatra Rain?

Exalted lasts longest (Exalted 86/100, Sumatra Rain 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Exalted or Sumatra Rain?

Exalted projects furthest (Exalted 75/100, Sumatra Rain 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Exalted and Sumatra Rain smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Orange Blossom, Cloves and Geranium.

Is Exalted or Sumatra Rain better for summer or winter?

Exalted suits daytime wear; Sumatra Rain suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Exalted and Sumatra Rain?

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. Sumatra Rain has top notes of Lime, Bergamot, Petitgrain and Galbanum, heart notes of Cloves, Jasmine, Clary Sage and Orange Blossom, a base of Cedar, Musk, Moss and Amber.