Fragrance comparison

Graduate 1954 vs Exalted

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 101 ratings analysed

4 wins

Graduate 1954

Roads

3.6876 votes

Rank #14,357 WoodyFloral

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41%scent match

Some overlap

Exalted

Boadicea the Victorious

3.8425 votes

Rank #29,702 White FloralCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Graduate 1954 takes 4 of 7 categories.

Graduate 1954
Choose it for a woody and floral character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, 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.

Graduate 19544/7

Exalted3/7

Ratings & consensus: Exalted
Community sentiment: Graduate 1954
Longevity: Exalted
Sillage & projection: Exalted
Value for money: Graduate 1954
Versatility: Graduate 1954
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Graduate 1954

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Graduate 1954Roads

ExaltedBoadicea the Victorious

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.68/ 5 · 76 votes

Have 43%Had 14%Want 43%

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

36%Love

44%Like

0%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

50 votes

40%Love

32%Like

12%Ok

4%Dislike

12%Hate

25 votes

Category winnerGraduate 1954Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityExalted

SillageExalted

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value16

Category winnerGraduate 1954Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

floral92%

white floral84%

warm spicy77%

mossy69%

tuberose61%

white floral100%

citrus92%

woody84%

powdery77%

tuberose69%

sweet61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both woody, white floral and tuberose

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

TuberoseFrangipaniRoseHeliotrope

Heart

CloveLily-of-the-ValleyMandarin Orange

Base

MossCedarPatchouliSandalwood

Top

OrangeGreen AccordLemonMandarin OrangeTomato LeafBergamot

Heart

TuberoseOrange BlossomIrisClovesVioletRoseLitchiGeranium

Base

HoneyCedarMossVanillaSandalwoodAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesTuberose, Rose, Mandarin Orange and Moss. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring63

Summer50

Fall100

Winter88

Day100

Night70

Spring71

Summer43

Fall100

Winter57

Day100

Night71

Category winnerGraduate 1954Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men25

Unisex0

Women75

Men13

Unisex63

Women25

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,357

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews16

Overall rank#29,702

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerGraduate 1954Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Graduate 1954 by Roads is a chypre floral that balances white blossoms against a grounding woody moss base. It leans into a vintage sensibility without feeling dated, offering a powdery, sophisticated character. This unisex composition shines in professional settings or evening events, particularly during the milder d…

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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, Graduate 1954 or Exalted?

Graduate 1954 takes 4 of 7 categories. Graduate 1954 is rated 3.68/5 from 76 votes; Exalted is rated 3.84/5 from 25 votes. Choose Graduate 1954 for a woody and floral character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, 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, Graduate 1954 or Exalted?

Exalted lasts longest (Exalted 86/100, Graduate 1954 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Graduate 1954 or Exalted?

Exalted projects furthest (Exalted 75/100, Graduate 1954 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Graduate 1954 and Exalted smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, white floral and tuberose accords. Common notes include Tuberose, Rose, Mandarin Orange and Moss.

Is Graduate 1954 or Exalted better for summer or winter?

For summer, Graduate 1954 is the stronger pick. For winter, Graduate 1954 is the stronger pick. Graduate 1954 suits daytime wear; Exalted suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Graduate 1954 and Exalted?

Graduate 1954 has top notes of Tuberose, Frangipani, Rose and Heliotrope, heart notes of Clove, Lily-of-the-Valley and Mandarin Orange, a base of Moss, Cedar, Patchouli and Sandalwood. 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.