Fragrance comparison

Exotic vs Step On Earth

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 43 ratings analysed

Exotic

Shirley May

—0 votes

Rank #73,563 AromaticWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Step On Earth

Mith

4.3043 votes

Rank #15,032 AromaticHerbal

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Step On Earth takes 3 of 3 categories.

Exotic
Choose it for a aromatic and white floral character.
Step On Earth
Choose it for a aromatic and herbal character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Exotic0/3

Step On Earth3/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Step On Earth
Sillage & projection: Step On Earth
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Step On Earth

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ExoticShirley May

Step On EarthMith

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 0%Had 60%Want 40%

4.30/ 5 · 43 votes

Have 61%Had 9%Want 30%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

Not enough votes yet

51%Love

35%Like

9%Ok

2%Dislike

2%Hate

43 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hateN/A

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityStep On Earth

SillageStep On Earth

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value74

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

white floral92%

citrus84%

fresh spicy77%

woody69%

herbal61%

aromatic100%

herbal92%

musky84%

soft spicy77%

woody69%

green61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both aromatic, herbal and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

LavenderMandarin OrangeBergamotLemon

Heart

CorianderLilyOrange BlossomJuniper BerriesBasilJasmineSageLily-of-the-Valley

Base

SandalwoodMuskAmberVetiverBrazilian Rosewood

Top

SageLemonPink PepperLavender

Heart

JasmineRose

Base

VetiverHayMuskAmberSandalwood

InformationalShared notesLavender, Lemon, Jasmine and Sage. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring100

Summer89

Fall93

Winter44

Day100

Night22

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men13

Unisex71

Women16

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#73,563

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#15,032

PerfumerAnne Flipo

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerStep On EarthHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Exotic by Shirley May starts with a sharp, cool blast of herbal lavender mixed with bergamot and sour lemon. As it settles onto the skin, the initial crispness softens, introducing a clean floral heart dominated by lily-of-the-valley and orange blossom. Basil and coriander add a dry, peppery greenness that keeps the m…

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Step On Earth is a clean, earthy aromatic built around lemon, pink pepper, sage, vetiver and musk. It opens slightly sharp, then settles into a soft woody, powdery, soapy skin scent with a dry hay-like texture. It suits someone who likes understated fragrance over loud projection. The mood is minimal, calm and a littl…

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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 lasts longer, Exotic or Step On Earth?

Step On Earth lasts longest (Step On Earth 64/100, Exotic 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Exotic or Step On Earth?

Step On Earth projects furthest (Step On Earth 47/100, Exotic 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Exotic and Step On Earth smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, herbal and woody accords. Common notes include Lavender, Lemon, Jasmine and Sage.

Is Exotic or Step On Earth better for summer or winter?

Step On Earth suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Exotic and Step On Earth?

Exotic has top notes of Lavender, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Coriander, Lily, Orange Blossom and Juniper Berries, a base of Sandalwood, Musk, Amber and Vetiver. Step On Earth has top notes of Sage, Lemon, Pink Pepper and Lavender, heart notes of Jasmine and Rose, a base of Vetiver, Hay, Musk and Amber.