Khamsin vs Exalted
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
47%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Exalted takes 3 of 5 categories.
KhamsinChoose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
ExaltedChoose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Khamsin2/5
Exalted3/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Khamsin
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Exalted
- Sillage & projection
- Exalted
- Value for money
- Khamsin
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Exalted
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
KhamsinMahoganyExaltedBoadicea the VictoriousWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.36/ 5 · 14 votes
Have 48%Had 27%Want 24%
3.84/ 5 · 25 votes
Have 19%Had 6%Want 75%
Category winnerKhamsinRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate36%Love
64%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
14 votes · too few to score
40%Love
32%Like
12%Ok
4%Dislike
12%Hate
25 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityExalted
SillageExalted
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerKhamsinBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
citrus92%
powdery84%
aromatic77%
fresh spicy69%
lavender61%
white floral100%
citrus92%
woody84%
powdery77%
tuberose69%
sweet61%
Scent match47%Some overlap · both woody, citrus and powdery
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Mandarin OrangeSicilian LemonGreen LeavesBergamot
Heart
LavenderGeraniumVioletLily-of-the-ValleyJasmine
Base
SandalwoodAmberwoodMuskCedar
Top
OrangeGreen AccordLemonMandarin OrangeTomato LeafBergamot
Heart
TuberoseOrange BlossomIrisClovesVioletRoseLitchiGeranium
Base
HoneyCedarMossVanillaSandalwoodAmberMusk
InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Sicilian Lemon, Bergamot and Geranium. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring75
Summer25
Fall100
Winter100
Day40
Night100
Spring71
Summer43
Fall100
Winter57
Day100
Night71
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#45,895
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#29,900
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews4
Category winnerExaltedHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMahogany Khamsin is a clean fougere that matches a sharp splash of Sicilian lemon with fresh green leaves. The blend quickly settles into a dry lavender heart before landing on a warm base of cedarwood and amberwood. It works best as an easy, everyday option for casual spring afternoons when you want to feel refreshed…
Reviews →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. …
Reviews →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, Khamsin or Exalted?
Exalted takes 3 of 5 categories. Khamsin is rated 4.36/5 from 14 votes; Exalted is rated 3.84/5 from 25 votes. Choose Khamsin for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Exalted for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Khamsin or Exalted?
Exalted lasts longest (Exalted 86/100, Khamsin 70/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Khamsin or Exalted?
Exalted projects furthest (Exalted 75/100, Khamsin 70/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Khamsin and Exalted smell similar?
Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and powdery accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Sicilian Lemon, Bergamot and Geranium.
Is Khamsin or Exalted better for summer or winter?
Khamsin suits evening wear; Exalted suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Khamsin and Exalted?
Khamsin has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Sicilian Lemon, Green Leaves and Bergamot, heart notes of Lavender, Geranium, Violet and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Sandalwood, Amberwood, Musk and Cedar. 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.
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