Fragrance comparison

Homme Exclusive vs Rafaelle

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 10 ratings analysed

Homme Exclusive

Avon

3.628 votes

Rank #57,973 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Rafaelle

Celebon

3.002 votes

Rank #65,536 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rafaelle takes 3 of 4 categories.

Homme Exclusive
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Rafaelle
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Homme Exclusive1/4

Rafaelle3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Rafaelle
Sillage & projection: Rafaelle
Value for money: Rafaelle
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Homme Exclusive

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Homme ExclusiveAvon

RafaelleCelebon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.62/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 45%Had 27%Want 27%

3.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 17%Had 0%Want 83%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

13%Love

63%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

50%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

50%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityRafaelle

SillageRafaelle

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value75

Category winnerRafaelleBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic86%

fresh spicy72%

green58%

amber44%

earthy30%

citrus100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

warm spicy69%

powdery61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CedarMintGrapefruit

Heart

NutmegRosemarySage

Base

Haitian VetiverLabdanumTonka Bean

Top20-40 mins

GrapefruitBlood OrangeCitronPearBergamotLavenderRosemary

Heart2-4 hrs

Pink PepperNutmegelemiGinger

Base6-8+ hrs

CedarHaitian VetiverSandalwoodAmberwoodVanilla

InformationalShared notesCedar, Grapefruit, Nutmeg and Rosemary. Durations are only published for Rafaelle, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night20

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night47

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 37%Work 34%Date 18%Party 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#57,973

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#65,536

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerHomme ExclusiveHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Avon Homme Exclusive opens with a sharp burst of grapefruit and cooling mint over a cedar spine. Sage and nutmeg emerge next. The fragrance settles into dry Haitian vetiver and warm tonka bean after an hour. Built for daytime wear, it gives men a crisp, low-key scent for casual autumn mornings.

Reviews →

Rafaelle by Celebon hits you with bright Mediterranean sunlight. A sharp burst of tart grapefruit, crisp pear, and vibrant blood orange cuts through the air. You immediately notice a brisk chill. It feels clean and athletic without smelling like a cheap gym locker shower gel. Within twenty minutes, the initial citrus …

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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, Homme Exclusive or Rafaelle?

Rafaelle takes 3 of 4 categories. Homme Exclusive is rated 3.62/5 from 8 votes; Rafaelle is rated 3.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Homme Exclusive for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Rafaelle for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Homme Exclusive or Rafaelle?

Rafaelle lasts longest (Rafaelle 80/100, Homme Exclusive 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Homme Exclusive or Rafaelle?

Rafaelle projects furthest (Rafaelle 75/100, Homme Exclusive 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Homme Exclusive and Rafaelle smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Cedar, Grapefruit, Nutmeg and Rosemary.

Is Homme Exclusive or Rafaelle better for summer or winter?

Homme Exclusive suits daytime wear; Rafaelle suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Homme Exclusive and Rafaelle?

Homme Exclusive has top notes of Cedar, Mint and Grapefruit, heart notes of Nutmeg, Rosemary and Sage, a base of Haitian Vetiver, Labdanum and Tonka Bean. Rafaelle has top notes of Grapefruit, Blood Orange, Citron and Pear, heart notes of Pink Pepper, Nutmeg, elemi and Ginger, a base of Cedar, Haitian Vetiver, Sandalwood and Amberwood.