Fragrance comparison

Mitali vs Xhilaration

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

Updated 6 Nov 2026 10 ratings analysed

2 wins

Mitali

Diane Castel

4.336 votes

Rank #48,484 CitrusSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

Xhilaration

The Dua Brand

3.004 votes

Rank #68,453 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mitali takes 2 of 4 categories.

Mitali
Choose it for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Xhilaration
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Mitali2/4

Xhilaration1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MitaliDiane Castel

XhilarationThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 63%Had 11%Want 26%

3.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 67%Had 17%Want 17%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

25%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

25%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value82

¤ Price value50

Category winnerMitaliBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

sweet91%

rose83%

white floral74%

musky65%

fresh spicy56%

citrus100%

woody92%

sweet84%

aromatic77%

white floral69%

yellow floral61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both citrus, sweet and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

BergamotPink PepperGinger

Heart2 to 4 hours

RoseOrange BlossomCedarwood

Base4 to 7 hours

Gourmand AccordMuskPatchouliVetiver

Notes

Orange BlossomBitter OrangeYlang-YlangPatchouliTangerineCedarwoodBergamotVanillaVetiverTobaccoHoneyRose

No top / heart / base split published

Category winnerXhilarationLongest dry-down: 7-9 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall20

Winter0

Day100

Night33

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#48,484

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#68,453

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMitaliHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mitali by Diane Castel opens with a bright burst of bergamot, sharpened by fresh ginger and pink pepper. As the initial citrus sparkle softens, sweet orange blossom and classic rose bloom alongside dry cedarwood. The base develops into a cozy foundation where a sweet gourmand accord meets clean musk, earthy patchouli,…

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Xhilaration by The Dua Brand delivers a bright burst of candied citrus over a rich, woody foundation. The opening sparkles with juicy tangerine, tart bitter orange, and bergamot, giving an immediate sensation of freshly peeled citrus fruit in the morning sun. As the initial brightness settles, warm honey, orange bloss…

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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, Mitali or Xhilaration?

Mitali takes 2 of 4 categories. Mitali is rated 4.33/5 from 6 votes; Xhilaration is rated 3.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Mitali for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Xhilaration for a citrus and woody character. Wins on note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which projects more, Mitali or Xhilaration?

Projection is very close: Mitali 50/100, Xhilaration 50/100 for sillage.

Do Mitali and Xhilaration smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, sweet and white floral accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Rose, Orange Blossom and Cedarwood.

Is Mitali or Xhilaration better for summer or winter?

Mitali suits daytime wear; Xhilaration suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mitali and Xhilaration?

Mitali has top notes of Bergamot, Pink Pepper and Ginger, heart notes of Rose, Orange Blossom and Cedarwood, a base of Gourmand Accord, Musk, Patchouli and Vetiver. Xhilaration features Orange Blossom, Bitter Orange, Ylang-Ylang, Patchouli and Tangerine.