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L’Wren Scott vs Exalted

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

Updated 44 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Exalted takes 3 of 5 categories.

  • L’Wren Scott

    Choose it for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

  • Exalted

    Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

L’Wren Scott2/5
Exalted3/5
Ratings & consensus
Exalted
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Exalted
Sillage & projection
Exalted
Value for money
L’Wren Scott
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
L’Wren Scott

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
L’Wren ScottL'Wren Scott
ExaltedBoadicea the Victorious
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.79/ 5 · 19 votes
Have 39%Had 7%Want 54%
3.84/ 5 · 25 votes
Have 19%Had 6%Want 75%
Category winnerExaltedRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
32%Love
42%Like
0%Ok
26%Dislike
0%Hate

19 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
⏱ Longevity77
〰 Sillage73
♥ Love / hate70
⏱ Longevity86
〰 Sillage75
♥ Love / hate71
Category winners

LongevityExalted

SillageExalted

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value50
¤ Price value16
Category winnerL’Wren ScottBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
aromatic100%
warm spicy92%
soft spicy84%
fresh spicy77%
white floral69%
anis61%
white floral100%
citrus92%
woody84%
powdery77%
tuberose69%
sweet61%
Scent match20%Clearly different · both white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top20-35 mins
WormwoodStar AniseCorianderMandarin OrangeMarigold
Heart2-4 hrs
Curry TreeClovesJasmineTuberoseGeranium
Base6-8+ hrs
PatchouliMossLeatherMuskAmber
Top
OrangeGreen AccordLemonMandarin OrangeTomato LeafBergamot
Heart
TuberoseOrange BlossomIrisClovesVioletRoseLitchiGeranium
Base
HoneyCedarMossVanillaSandalwoodAmberMusk
InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Cloves, Tuberose and Geranium. Durations are only published for L’Wren Scott, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer50
Fall100
Winter100
Day70
Night100
Spring71
Summer43
Fall100
Winter57
Day100
Night71
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex100
Women0
Date 40%Casual 26%Work 20%Party 14%
Men13
Unisex63
Women25
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,277

PerfumerRalf Schwieger

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#27,088

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerL’Wren ScottHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

L’Wren Scott is an unconventional, dark green chypre that pairs bitter wormwood and star anise with earthy oakmoss, supple leather, and brooding patchouli. The first spray releases a brisk, absinthe-tinted snap before blooming into spiced clove and heady tuberose petals. It smells dry, herbal, and unapologetically dra…

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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, L’Wren Scott or Exalted?

Exalted takes 3 of 5 categories. L’Wren Scott is rated 3.79/5 from 19 votes; Exalted is rated 3.84/5 from 25 votes. Choose L’Wren Scott for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Exalted for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, L’Wren Scott or Exalted?

Exalted lasts longest (Exalted 86/100, L’Wren Scott 77/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, L’Wren Scott or Exalted?

Projection is very close: Exalted 75/100, L’Wren Scott 73/100 for sillage.

Do L’Wren Scott and Exalted smell similar?

Clearly different: a 20% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Cloves, Tuberose and Geranium.

Is L’Wren Scott or Exalted better for summer or winter?

L’Wren Scott suits evening wear; Exalted suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in L’Wren Scott and Exalted?

L’Wren Scott has top notes of Wormwood, Star Anise, Coriander and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Curry Tree, Cloves, Jasmine and Tuberose, a base of Patchouli, Moss, Leather and Musk. 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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