Fragrance comparison

Fibonacci vs The Exception Azure

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 20 ratings analysed

3 wins

Fibonacci

Puzzle Parfum

4.2114 votes

Rank #20,850 PowderyViolet

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35%scent match

Some overlap

The Exception Azure

M. Micallef

4.506 votes

Rank #43,279 Warm SpicyPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fibonacci takes 3 of 3 categories.

Fibonacci
Choose it for a powdery and violet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
The Exception Azure
Choose it for a warm spicy and powdery character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Fibonacci3/3

The Exception Azure0/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

FibonacciPuzzle Parfum

The Exception AzureM. Micallef

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.21/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 21%Had 4%Want 75%

4.50/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 11%Had 0%Want 89%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

64%Love

14%Like

7%Ok

7%Dislike

7%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

67%Love

17%Like

17%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityFibonacci

SillageFibonacci

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value30

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

violet92%

floral84%

fresh spicy77%

amber69%

vanilla61%

warm spicy100%

powdery92%

woody84%

oud77%

fresh spicy69%

citrus61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both powdery and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

NutmegBergamotCloveSaffronCinnamon

Heart3-4 hrs

VioletBlack OrchidJasmine

Base8-10+ hrs

AmberVanillaPatchouliAgarwood (Oud)

Top

RoseLemonAppleNutmegLavender

Heart

VioletCinnamonSandalwoodSaffron

Base

Agarwood (Oud)PatchouliMusk

InformationalShared notesNutmeg, Saffron, Cinnamon and Violet. Durations are only published for Fibonacci, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring70

Summer40

Fall100

Winter90

Day85

Night100

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter25

Day100

Night60

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men9

Unisex64

Women27

Date 37%Casual 24%Party 22%Work 17%

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,850

PerfumerCengiz Yatagan

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#43,279

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerFibonacciHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Fibonacci by Puzzle Parfum opens with a brisk snap of bergamot cut by warm clove and pungent nutmeg. Do not overspray this. The initial burst brings a distinct alcohol lift for three minutes before dense saffron takes charge. Soon, an earthy violet note emerges alongside black orchid, creating a dry, powdery floral he…

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The Exception Azure by M. Micallef is a complex unisex fragrance that balances sharp citrus with deep, resinous woods. Opening with a bright pop of apple and lemon, it quickly warms on the skin as saffron and cinnamon emerge. This woody, spicy blend is best suited for fall evenings or crisp spring days when you want a…

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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, Fibonacci or The Exception Azure?

Fibonacci takes 3 of 3 categories. Fibonacci is rated 4.21/5 from 14 votes; The Exception Azure is rated 4.50/5 from 6 votes. Choose Fibonacci for a powdery and violet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose The Exception Azure for a warm spicy and powdery character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Fibonacci or The Exception Azure?

Fibonacci lasts longest (Fibonacci 68/100, The Exception Azure 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Fibonacci or The Exception Azure?

Fibonacci projects furthest (Fibonacci 69/100, The Exception Azure 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Fibonacci and The Exception Azure smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Nutmeg, Saffron, Cinnamon and Violet.

Is Fibonacci or The Exception Azure better for summer or winter?

Fibonacci suits evening wear; The Exception Azure suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fibonacci and The Exception Azure?

Fibonacci has top notes of Nutmeg, Bergamot, Clove and Saffron, heart notes of Violet, Black Orchid and Jasmine, a base of Amber, Vanilla, Patchouli and Agarwood (Oud). The Exception Azure has top notes of Rose, Lemon, Apple and Nutmeg, heart notes of Violet, Cinnamon, Sandalwood and Saffron, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Patchouli and Musk.