Fragrance comparison

Kalan vs Exalted

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 2,979 ratings analysed

Kalan

Parfums de Marly

3.652,954 votes

Rank #4,313 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

27%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Exalted

Boadicea the Victorious

3.8425 votes

Rank #27,278 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Exalted takes 4 of 7 categories.

Kalan
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Exalted
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Kalan3/7

Exalted4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

KalanParfums de Marly

ExaltedBoadicea the Victorious

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.65/ 5 · 2,954 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

3.84/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 19%Had 6%Want 75%

Category winnerKalanRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

22%Like

13%Ok

16%Dislike

10%Hate

2,954 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

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityExalted

SillageExalted

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value35

¤ Price value16

Category winnerKalanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

mossy69%

amber61%

white floral100%

citrus92%

woody84%

powdery77%

tuberose69%

sweet61%

Scent match27%Clearly different · both woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

SpicesBlood OrangeBlack Pepper

Heart2-4 hrs

LavenderOrange Blossom

Base8-12 hrs

Woody NotesMossWhite SandalwoodTonka BeanAmber

Top

OrangeGreen AccordLemonMandarin OrangeTomato LeafBergamot

Heart

TuberoseOrange BlossomIrisClovesVioletRoseLitchiGeranium

Base

HoneyCedarMossVanillaSandalwoodAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Moss and Amber. Durations are only published for Kalan, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring74

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day37

Night100

Spring71

Summer43

Fall100

Winter57

Day100

Night71

Category winnerExaltedMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men75

Unisex21

Women3

Date 36%Party 33%Casual 18%Work 13%

Men13

Unisex63

Women25

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,313

PerfumerCeline Ripert

Launched—

Reviews210

Overall rank#27,278

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerKalanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Parfums de Marly Kalan is an unapologetic, fiery spice bomb anchored by rich woods and dark blood orange. Right from the initial spray, sharp black pepper and warm spices clash against juicy citrus, creating a prickle of heat that grabs your attention immediately. As the initial flash mellows, herbal lavender and crea…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Kalan or Exalted?

Exalted takes 4 of 7 categories. Kalan is rated 3.65/5 from 2,954 votes; Exalted is rated 3.84/5 from 25 votes. Choose Kalan for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening 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, Kalan or Exalted?

Exalted lasts longest (Exalted 86/100, Kalan 78/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Kalan or Exalted?

Exalted projects furthest (Exalted 75/100, Kalan 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Kalan and Exalted smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Moss and Amber.

Is Kalan or Exalted better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Kalan and Exalted?

Kalan has top notes of Spices, Blood Orange and Black Pepper, heart notes of Lavender and Orange Blossom, a base of Woody Notes, Moss, White Sandalwood and Tonka Bean. 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.