Fragrance comparison

Masculin Barbare vs Exalted

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 26 ratings analysed

Masculin Barbare

Bourjois

5.001 votes

Rank #44,562 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

29%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Exalted

Boadicea the Victorious

3.8425 votes

Rank #26,871 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Exalted takes 3 of 4 categories.

Masculin Barbare
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Exalted
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Masculin Barbare1/4

Exalted3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Exalted
Sillage & projection: Masculin Barbare
Value for money: Exalted
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

Masculin BarbareBourjois

ExaltedBoadicea the Victorious

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 11%Had 0%Want 89%

3.84/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 19%Had 6%Want 75%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · 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

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityExalted

SillageMasculin Barbare

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value0

¤ Price value16

Category winnerExaltedBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

warm spicy77%

citrus69%

lavender61%

white floral100%

citrus92%

woody84%

powdery77%

tuberose69%

sweet61%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotLavender

Heart

GeraniumLily-of-the-Valley

Base

SpicesCedarSandalwood

Top

OrangeGreen AccordLemonMandarin OrangeTomato LeafBergamot

Heart

TuberoseOrange BlossomIrisClovesVioletRoseLitchiGeranium

Base

HoneyCedarMossVanillaSandalwoodAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Geranium, Cedar and Sandalwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Spring71

Summer43

Fall100

Winter57

Day100

Night71

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men13

Unisex63

Women25

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#44,562

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#26,871

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerExaltedHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bourjois Masculin Barbare opens with an invigorating burst of sharp bergamot paired with clean lavender. As the bright top notes settle on skin, geranium and lily of the valley introduce a crisp floral contrast that prevents the citrus from feeling overly sour. The base anchors the overall composition in dry cedar, wa…

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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, Masculin Barbare or Exalted?

Exalted takes 3 of 4 categories. Masculin Barbare is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Exalted is rated 3.84/5 from 25 votes. Choose Masculin Barbare for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Exalted for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Masculin Barbare or Exalted?

Exalted lasts longest (Exalted 86/100, Masculin Barbare 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Masculin Barbare or Exalted?

Masculin Barbare projects furthest (Masculin Barbare 80/100, Exalted 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Masculin Barbare and Exalted smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Geranium, Cedar and Sandalwood.

Is Masculin Barbare or Exalted better for summer or winter?

Masculin Barbare suits evening wear; Exalted suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Masculin Barbare and Exalted?

Masculin Barbare has top notes of Bergamot and Lavender, heart notes of Geranium and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Spices, Cedar and Sandalwood. 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.