Gia vs Exalté by Funmi Monet
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
53%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Exalté by Funmi Monet takes 5 of 7 categories.
GiaChoose it for a rose and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Exalté by Funmi MonetChoose it for a rose and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Gia1/7
Exalté by Funmi Monet5/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Exalté by Funmi Monet
- Community sentiment
- Exalté by Funmi Monet
- Longevity
- Exalté by Funmi Monet
- Sillage & projection
- Exalté by Funmi Monet
- Value for money
- Tie
- Versatility
- Exalté by Funmi Monet
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Gia
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
GiaToccaExalté by Funmi MonetBella AuraWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.72/ 5 · 521 votes
Have 49%Had 16%Want 35%
4.35/ 5 · 178 votes
Have 40%Had 5%Want 55%
Category winnerExalté by Funmi MonetRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate20%Love
47%Like
17%Ok
14%Dislike
1%Hate
521 votes
63%Love
19%Like
12%Ok
4%Dislike
2%Hate
178 votes
Category winnerExalté by Funmi MonetMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityExalté by Funmi Monet
SillageExalté by Funmi Monet
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerTieBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothrose100%
citrus92%
sweet84%
vanilla77%
soft spicy69%
powdery61%
rose100%
vanilla92%
floral84%
citrus77%
amber69%
white floral61%
Scent match53%Some overlap · both rose, citrus and vanilla
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
TangerinePink Pepper
Heart
Turkish Rose
Base
VanillaAmberSandalwood
Top
LemonPink Pepper
Heart
Turkish RoseOsmanthusOrange BlossomJasmine
Base
VanillaBenzoinAmberSandalwoodMusk
InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Turkish Rose, Vanilla and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter20
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer79
Fall95
Winter90
Day100
Night94
Category winnerExalté by Funmi MonetMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#8,442
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews98
Overall rank#27,082
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerGiaHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotTocca Gia greets you with a sharp blast of tangerine and pink pepper, offering a bright and slightly fiery first impression. This initial zest quickly steps back as a thick Turkish rose takes over, sweetening the composition on your skin. As it settles, a warm base of vanilla and sandalwood emerges, softening the edge…
Reviews →Exalté by Funmi Monet by Bella Aura offers a warm embrace of Turkish rose and dark vanilla, balanced by a bright splash of lemon. This female fragrance leans heavily into its rich, ambery base. It is designed for those who appreciate a dense, sweet floral profile that holds its ground during cool autumn evenings.
Reviews →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, Gia or Exalté by Funmi Monet?
Exalté by Funmi Monet takes 5 of 7 categories. Gia is rated 3.72/5 from 521 votes; Exalté by Funmi Monet is rated 4.35/5 from 178 votes. Choose Gia for a rose and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Exalté by Funmi Monet for a rose and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Gia or Exalté by Funmi Monet?
Exalté by Funmi Monet lasts longest (Exalté by Funmi Monet 76/100, Gia 53/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Gia or Exalté by Funmi Monet?
Exalté by Funmi Monet projects furthest (Exalté by Funmi Monet 65/100, Gia 47/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Gia and Exalté by Funmi Monet smell similar?
Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose, citrus and vanilla accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Turkish Rose, Vanilla and Amber.
Is Gia or Exalté by Funmi Monet better for summer or winter?
For summer, Exalté by Funmi Monet is the stronger pick. For winter, Exalté by Funmi Monet is the stronger pick. Exalté by Funmi Monet suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Gia and Exalté by Funmi Monet?
Gia has top notes of Tangerine and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Turkish Rose, a base of Vanilla, Amber and Sandalwood. Exalté by Funmi Monet has top notes of Lemon and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Turkish Rose, Osmanthus, Orange Blossom and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Benzoin, Amber and Sandalwood.
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