Fragrance comparison

H The Exclusive Parfum vs Margaux

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 446 ratings analysed

6 wins

H The Exclusive Parfum

Roja Dove

4.25208 votes

Rank #2,845 WoodyWhite Floral

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51%scent match

Some overlap

Margaux

Tocca

3.84238 votes

Rank #10,583 MuskyPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

H The Exclusive Parfum takes 6 of 7 categories.

H The Exclusive Parfum
Choose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Margaux
Choose it for a musky and powdery character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter.

H The Exclusive Parfum6/7

Margaux1/7

Ratings & consensus: H The Exclusive Parfum
Community sentiment: H The Exclusive Parfum
Longevity: H The Exclusive Parfum
Sillage & projection: H The Exclusive Parfum
Value for money: Margaux
Versatility: H The Exclusive Parfum
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: H The Exclusive Parfum

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

H The Exclusive ParfumRoja Dove

MargauxTocca

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 208 votes

Have 39%Had 10%Want 51%

3.84/ 5 · 238 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

Category winnerH The Exclusive ParfumRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

69%Love

16%Like

3%Ok

9%Dislike

3%Hate

75 votes

32%Love

43%Like

3%Ok

21%Dislike

1%Hate

238 votes

Category winnerH The Exclusive ParfumMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage74

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityH The Exclusive Parfum

SillageH The Exclusive Parfum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value53

Category winnerMargauxBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

white floral92%

warm spicy84%

amber77%

powdery69%

yellow floral61%

musky100%

powdery92%

vanilla84%

amber77%

woody69%

white floral61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both woody, powdery and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotLemonGrapefruit

Heart

Ylang-YlangGardeniaJasmineClovesOrange BlossomPink Pepper

Base

SandalwoodCedarCashmere WoodVanillaBenzoinMuskPatchouliLabdanum

Top

GardeniaCassisBergamotBlood Orange

Heart

Cashmere WoodVioletJasmine

Base

MuskBenzoinVanillaHeliotrope

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Gardenia, Jasmine and Cashmere Wood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer55

Fall91

Winter36

Day100

Night75

Spring16

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerH The Exclusive ParfumMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men9

Unisex27

Women64

Men5

Unisex27

Women68

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,845

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews40

Overall rank#10,583

PerfumerIrina Burlakova

Launched—

Reviews34

Category winnerH The Exclusive ParfumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

H The Exclusive Parfum opens with a sharp citrus lift, then settles into creamy white florals, polished woods, soft spice, and ambered warmth. It feels plush, dry, and expensive rather than playful. This suits someone who enjoys floral perfumes with a woody backbone and a slightly sour, resinous edge. It is best sampl…

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Tocca Margaux stands out in the brand's typically breezy lineup as a dark, powdery, and woody fragrance. The scent opens with a sharp burst of blood orange and gardenia, which quickly settles into a thick cashmere wood heart. It has a vintage, cosmetic-powder feel that feels comforting on cold winter evenings. Unlike …

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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, H The Exclusive Parfum or Margaux?

H The Exclusive Parfum takes 6 of 7 categories. H The Exclusive Parfum is rated 4.25/5 from 208 votes; Margaux is rated 3.84/5 from 238 votes. Choose H The Exclusive Parfum for a woody and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Margaux for a musky and powdery character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, H The Exclusive Parfum or Margaux?

H The Exclusive Parfum lasts longest (H The Exclusive Parfum 82/100, Margaux 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, H The Exclusive Parfum or Margaux?

H The Exclusive Parfum projects furthest (H The Exclusive Parfum 74/100, Margaux 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do H The Exclusive Parfum and Margaux smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and amber accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Gardenia, Jasmine and Cashmere Wood.

Is H The Exclusive Parfum or Margaux better for summer or winter?

For summer, H The Exclusive Parfum is the stronger pick. For winter, Margaux is the stronger pick. H The Exclusive Parfum suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in H The Exclusive Parfum and Margaux?

H The Exclusive Parfum has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon and Grapefruit, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Gardenia, Jasmine and Cloves, a base of Sandalwood, Cedar, Cashmere Wood and Vanilla. Margaux has top notes of Gardenia, Cassis, Bergamot and Blood Orange, heart notes of Cashmere Wood, Violet and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Benzoin, Vanilla and Heliotrope.