Fragrance comparison

Expedition vs Exalted

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 74 ratings analysed

Expedition

Ajmal

3.7249 votes

Rank #19,789 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Exalted

Boadicea the Victorious

3.8425 votes

Rank #29,674 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Exalted takes 4 of 7 categories.

Expedition
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Exalted
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Expedition3/7

Exalted4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ExpeditionAjmal

ExaltedBoadicea the Victorious

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.72/ 5 · 49 votes

Have 44%Had 20%Want 36%

3.84/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 19%Had 6%Want 75%

Category winnerExaltedRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

31%Love

33%Like

7%Ok

26%Dislike

2%Hate

42 votes

40%Love

32%Like

12%Ok

4%Dislike

12%Hate

25 votes

Category winnerExaltedMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityExalted

SillageExalted

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value86

¤ Price value16

Category winnerExpeditionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

powdery92%

citrus84%

floral77%

violet69%

patchouli61%

white floral100%

citrus92%

woody84%

powdery77%

tuberose69%

sweet61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both woody, citrus and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotFloral NotesLemon

Heart

VioletIrisFruity NotesSpices

Base

CedarWoodsy NotesPatchouliAmbergrisMusk

Top

OrangeGreen AccordLemonMandarin OrangeTomato LeafBergamot

Heart

TuberoseOrange BlossomIrisClovesVioletRoseLitchiGeranium

Base

HoneyCedarMossVanillaSandalwoodAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lemon, Violet and Iris. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall85

Winter23

Day100

Night43

Spring71

Summer43

Fall100

Winter57

Day100

Night71

Category winnerExpeditionMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men68

Unisex32

Women0

Men13

Unisex63

Women25

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,789

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#29,674

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerExpeditionHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ajmal Expedition is a woody, powdery citrus floral built around a bright bergamot and lemon opening, then a violet and iris heart that can read softly soapy and slightly fruity. The dry-down leans cedar, patchouli, musks and an ambergris-like warmth. It tends to feel classic and clean rather than trendy, with moderat…

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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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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, Expedition or Exalted?

Exalted takes 4 of 7 categories. Expedition is rated 3.72/5 from 49 votes; Exalted is rated 3.84/5 from 25 votes. Choose Expedition for a woody and powdery character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Exalted for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Expedition or Exalted?

Exalted lasts longest (Exalted 86/100, Expedition 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Expedition or Exalted?

Exalted projects furthest (Exalted 75/100, Expedition 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Expedition and Exalted smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and powdery accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lemon, Violet and Iris.

Is Expedition or Exalted better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Expedition and Exalted?

Expedition has top notes of Bergamot, Floral Notes and Lemon, heart notes of Violet, Iris, Fruity Notes and Spices, a base of Cedar, Woodsy Notes, Patchouli and Ambergris. 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.