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Exalted vs Velvet Exclusive

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

Updated 75 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Velvet Exclusive takes 4 of 7 categories.

  • Exalted

    Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

  • Velvet Exclusive

    Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Exalted3/7
Velvet Exclusive4/7
Ratings & consensus
Velvet Exclusive
Community sentiment
Exalted
Longevity
Exalted
Sillage & projection
Exalted
Value for money
Velvet Exclusive
Versatility
Velvet Exclusive
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Velvet Exclusive

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance
ExaltedBoadicea the Victorious
Velvet ExclusiveEudora
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.84/ 5 · 25 votes
Have 19%Had 6%Want 75%
3.88/ 5 · 50 votes
Have 58%Had 16%Want 26%
Category winnerVelvet ExclusiveRating 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
24%Like
22%Ok
12%Dislike
2%Hate

50 votes

Category winnerExaltedMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity86
〰 Sillage75
♥ Love / hate71
⏱ Longevity62
〰 Sillage46
♥ Love / hate72
Category winners

LongevityExalted

SillageExalted

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value16
¤ Price value70
Category winnerVelvet ExclusiveBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
white floral100%
citrus92%
woody84%
powdery77%
tuberose69%
sweet61%
woody100%
powdery92%
vanilla84%
earthy77%
warm spicy69%
amber61%
Scent match35%Some overlap · both woody and powdery

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
PeachPink PepperMandarin OrangeLemon
Heart2-4 hrs
IrisCashmeranRoseMagnoliaVioletPear
Base6-8+ hrs
VanillaPatchouliBenzoinSandalwoodMoss
InformationalShared notesLemon, Mandarin Orange, Iris and Violet. Durations are only published for Velvet Exclusive, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring71
Summer43
Fall100
Winter57
Day100
Night71
Spring65
Summer20
Fall100
Winter89
Day63
Night100
Category winnerVelvet ExclusiveMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men13
Unisex63
Women25
Men0
Unisex30
Women70
Date 38%Work 24%Casual 22%Party 16%
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,370

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#17,935

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerVelvet ExclusiveHigher 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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Velvet Exclusive by Eudora delivers an unexpected twist on modern Brazilian perfumery by skipping sugary syrup in favor of vintage chypre elegance. A quick spray releases a tart burst of mandarin orange, lemon, and pink pepper before unveiling an unripe, velvety peach note. As the initial sharpness settles, powdery ir…

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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 Velvet Exclusive?

Velvet Exclusive takes 4 of 7 categories. Exalted is rated 3.84/5 from 25 votes; Velvet Exclusive is rated 3.88/5 from 50 votes. Choose Exalted for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Velvet Exclusive for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Exalted or Velvet Exclusive?

Exalted lasts longest (Exalted 86/100, Velvet Exclusive 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Exalted or Velvet Exclusive?

Exalted projects furthest (Exalted 75/100, Velvet Exclusive 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Exalted and Velvet Exclusive smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Lemon, Mandarin Orange, Iris and Violet.

Is Exalted or Velvet Exclusive better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Exalted and Velvet Exclusive?

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. Velvet Exclusive has top notes of Peach, Pink Pepper, Mandarin Orange and Lemon, heart notes of Iris, Cashmeran, Rose and Magnolia, a base of Vanilla, Patchouli, Benzoin and Sandalwood.

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