Fragrance comparison

Exalted vs Van Gils For Her

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 38 ratings analysed

4 wins

Exalted

Boadicea the Victorious

3.8425 votes

Rank #26,507 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

Van Gils For Her

Van Gils

3.2313 votes

Rank #52,360 CitrusWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Exalted takes 4 of 5 categories.

Exalted
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Van Gils For Her
Choose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Exalted4/5

Van Gils For Her1/5

Ratings & consensus: Exalted
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Exalted
Sillage & projection: Exalted
Value for money: Van Gils For Her
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

Van Gils For HerVan Gils

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 19%Had 6%Want 75%

3.23/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 37%Had 31%Want 31%

Category winnerExaltedRating 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

15%Love

23%Like

31%Ok

31%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate56

Category winners

LongevityExalted

SillageExalted

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value16

¤ Price value75

Category winnerVan Gils For HerBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

citrus92%

woody84%

powdery77%

tuberose69%

sweet61%

citrus100%

warm spicy92%

white floral84%

sweet77%

vanilla69%

coconut61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both citrus, white floral and 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

Top20-30 mins

GingerBergamotOrangeMandarin OrangePink Pepper

Heart2-4 hrs

TuberosePeachCoconutOrange BlossomJasmine

Base5-7 hrs

VanillaAmberSandalwood

InformationalShared notesOrange, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Tuberose. Durations are only published for Van Gils For Her, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring71

Summer43

Fall100

Winter57

Day100

Night71

Spring50

Summer67

Fall100

Winter83

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men13

Unisex63

Women25

Men0

Unisex29

Women71

Casual 38%Work 33%Date 20%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,507

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#52,360

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

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. …

Reviews →

Van Gils For Her is a bright and comforting oriental floral perfume built on a lively contrast of crisp citrus and creamy petals. The fragrance opens with an invigorating burst of mandarin orange, zesty bergamot, and spicy ginger, offering an immediate touch of sparkle that feels clean and fresh. As the scent develops…

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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 Van Gils For Her?

Exalted takes 4 of 5 categories. Exalted is rated 3.84/5 from 25 votes; Van Gils For Her is rated 3.23/5 from 13 votes. Choose Exalted for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Van Gils For Her for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Exalted or Van Gils For Her?

Exalted lasts longest (Exalted 86/100, Van Gils For Her 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Exalted or Van Gils For Her?

Exalted projects furthest (Exalted 75/100, Van Gils For Her 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Exalted and Van Gils For Her smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, white floral and sweet accords. Common notes include Orange, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Tuberose.

Is Exalted or Van Gils For Her better for summer or winter?

Exalted suits daytime wear; Van Gils For Her suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Exalted and Van Gils For Her?

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. Van Gils For Her has top notes of Ginger, Bergamot, Orange and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Tuberose, Peach, Coconut and Orange Blossom, a base of Vanilla, Amber and Sandalwood.