Fragrance comparison

Freedom Wave vs Exalted

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 80 ratings analysed

Freedom Wave

Maori Collection

3.7155 votes

Rank #20,192 TuberoseWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Exalted

Boadicea the Victorious

3.8425 votes

Rank #28,104 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Exalted takes 4 of 7 categories.

Freedom Wave
Choose it for a tuberose and white floral character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Exalted
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Freedom Wave3/7

Exalted4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Freedom WaveMaori Collection

ExaltedBoadicea the Victorious

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.71/ 5 · 55 votes

Have 45%Had 20%Want 35%

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

11%Love

67%Like

5%Ok

15%Dislike

2%Hate

55 votes

40%Love

32%Like

12%Ok

4%Dislike

12%Hate

25 votes

Category winnerFreedom WaveMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityExalted

SillageExalted

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value16

Category winnerFreedom WaveBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

tuberose100%

white floral90%

vanilla80%

fruity70%

sweet60%

powdery50%

white floral100%

citrus92%

woody84%

powdery77%

tuberose69%

sweet61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both white floral, tuberose and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

TuberosePeachVanillaLemon

No top / heart / base split published

Top

OrangeGreen AccordLemonMandarin OrangeTomato LeafBergamot

Heart

TuberoseOrange BlossomIrisClovesVioletRoseLitchiGeranium

Base

HoneyCedarMossVanillaSandalwoodAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesTuberose, Vanilla and Lemon. Durations are only published for Freedom Wave, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer62

Fall62

Winter31

Day100

Night25

Spring71

Summer43

Fall100

Winter57

Day100

Night71

Category winnerExaltedMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex7

Women93

Men13

Unisex63

Women25

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,192

PerfumerPaolo Terenzi

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#28,104

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerFreedom WaveHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Freedom Wave by Maori Collection presents an airy take on creamy tuberose, framed by sweet peach, bright lemon, and soft vanilla. Rather than feeling heavy or sticky, the floral fruity profile settles into a clean, powdery softness reminiscent of a luxury body cream. A brief touch of citrus leads the opening before lu…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Freedom Wave or Exalted?

Exalted takes 4 of 7 categories. Freedom Wave is rated 3.71/5 from 55 votes; Exalted is rated 3.84/5 from 25 votes. Choose Freedom Wave for a tuberose and white floral character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Exalted for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Freedom Wave or Exalted?

Exalted lasts longest (Exalted 86/100, Freedom Wave 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Freedom Wave or Exalted?

Exalted projects furthest (Exalted 75/100, Freedom Wave 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Freedom Wave and Exalted smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, tuberose and powdery accords. Common notes include Tuberose, Vanilla and Lemon.

Is Freedom Wave or Exalted better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Freedom Wave and Exalted?

Freedom Wave features Tuberose, Peach, Vanilla and Lemon. 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.