Fragrance comparison

Irisia vs Exalted

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 158 ratings analysed

4 wins

Irisia

Creed

3.89133 votes

Rank #29,307 WoodyPowdery

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46%scent match

Some overlap

Exalted

Boadicea the Victorious

3.8425 votes

Rank #29,826 White FloralCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Irisia takes 4 of 7 categories.

Irisia
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Exalted
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Irisia4/7

Exalted3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

IrisiaCreed

ExaltedBoadicea the Victorious

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.89/ 5 · 133 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

3.84/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 19%Had 6%Want 75%

Category winnerIrisiaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

37%Love

38%Like

4%Ok

20%Dislike

2%Hate

133 votes

40%Love

32%Like

12%Ok

4%Dislike

12%Hate

25 votes

Category winnerExaltedMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityExalted

SillageExalted

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value42

¤ Price value16

Category winnerIrisiaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

powdery92%

earthy84%

amber77%

mossy69%

citrus61%

white floral100%

citrus92%

woody84%

powdery77%

tuberose69%

sweet61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both woody, powdery and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

BergamotPeachMimosaMandarin Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

IrisVioletTuberose

Base8-10+ hrs

OakmossAmberPatchouliAmbergrisSandalwoodCedarVanilla

Top

OrangeGreen AccordLemonMandarin OrangeTomato LeafBergamot

Heart

TuberoseOrange BlossomIrisClovesVioletRoseLitchiGeranium

Base

HoneyCedarMossVanillaSandalwoodAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Mandarin Orange, Iris and Violet. Durations are only published for Irisia, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring80

Summer30

Fall100

Winter87

Day100

Night77

Spring71

Summer43

Fall100

Winter57

Day100

Night71

Category winnerIrisiaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men20

Unisex27

Women53

Men13

Unisex63

Women25

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,307

PerfumerJames Henry Creed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#29,826

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerIrisiaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Creed Irisia is a crisp, vintage-style floral green perfume centered on Florentine iris, sunny mimosa, and forest oakmoss. The opening arrives with a tart splash of bergamot and mandarin orange softened by fuzzy peach skin, leading quickly into a cool, powdery heart of Florentine iris, violet leaves, and creamy tubero…

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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, Irisia or Exalted?

Irisia takes 4 of 7 categories. Irisia is rated 3.89/5 from 133 votes; Exalted is rated 3.84/5 from 25 votes. Choose Irisia for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Exalted for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Irisia or Exalted?

Exalted lasts longest (Exalted 86/100, Irisia 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Irisia or Exalted?

Exalted projects furthest (Exalted 75/100, Irisia 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Irisia and Exalted smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Iris and Violet.

Is Irisia or Exalted better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Irisia and Exalted?

Irisia has top notes of Bergamot, Peach, Mimosa and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Iris, Violet and Tuberose, a base of Oakmoss, Amber, Patchouli and Ambergris. 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.