Fragrance comparison

Gaelic Origin vs Exalted

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

Updated 1 Nov 2026 26 ratings analysed

Gaelic Origin

The Dua Brand

3.001 votes

Rank #67,888 LavenderWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

10%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Exalted

Boadicea the Victorious

3.8425 votes

Rank #28,231 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Exalted takes 3 of 4 categories.

Gaelic Origin
Choose it for a lavender and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Exalted
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Gaelic Origin1/4

Exalted3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Gaelic OriginThe Dua Brand

ExaltedBoadicea the Victorious

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%

3.84/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 19%Had 6%Want 75%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

0%Like

100%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

40%Love

32%Like

12%Ok

4%Dislike

12%Hate

25 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityExalted

SillageExalted

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value16

Category winnerGaelic OriginBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

lavender100%

warm spicy92%

amber84%

aromatic77%

vanilla69%

sweet61%

white floral100%

citrus92%

woody84%

powdery77%

tuberose69%

sweet61%

Scent match10%Clearly different · both sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

LavenderTonka BeanSpicesWhite SandalwoodOrange BlossomAmberWoodsy NotesBlood OrangeBlack PepperMoss

No top / heart / base split published

Top

OrangeGreen AccordLemonMandarin OrangeTomato LeafBergamot

Heart

TuberoseOrange BlossomIrisClovesVioletRoseLitchiGeranium

Base

HoneyCedarMossVanillaSandalwoodAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Amber and Moss. Durations are only published for Gaelic Origin, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring71

Summer43

Fall100

Winter57

Day100

Night71

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men13

Unisex63

Women25

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#67,888

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#28,231

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerExaltedHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Gaelic Origin by The Dua Brand presents a punchy woody spicy profile built around sharp contrasts. It opens with an energetic splash of blood orange tangled with pungent black pepper and dry spices. That lively kick quickly meets a clean, herbal heart of lavender and gentle orange blossom, giving the fragrance an arom…

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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, Gaelic Origin or Exalted?

Exalted takes 3 of 4 categories. Gaelic Origin is rated 3.00/5 from 1 votes; Exalted is rated 3.84/5 from 25 votes. Choose Gaelic Origin for a lavender and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Exalted for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Gaelic Origin or Exalted?

Exalted lasts longest (Exalted 86/100, Gaelic Origin 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gaelic Origin or Exalted?

Exalted projects furthest (Exalted 75/100, Gaelic Origin 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gaelic Origin and Exalted smell similar?

Clearly different: a 10% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Amber and Moss.

Is Gaelic Origin or Exalted better for summer or winter?

Gaelic Origin suits daytime wear; Exalted suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gaelic Origin and Exalted?

Gaelic Origin features Lavender, Tonka Bean, Spices, White Sandalwood and Orange Blossom. 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.