Fragrance comparison

Néroli & Orchidée vs Exalted

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 1,621 ratings analysed

4 wins

Néroli & Orchidée

L'Occitane en Provence

4.141,596 votes

Rank #3,733 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

Exalted

Boadicea the Victorious

3.8425 votes

Rank #26,507 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Néroli & Orchidée takes 4 of 7 categories.

Néroli & Orchidée
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Exalted
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Néroli & Orchidée4/7

Exalted3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Néroli & OrchidéeL'Occitane en Provence

ExaltedBoadicea the Victorious

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 1,596 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

3.84/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 19%Had 6%Want 75%

Category winnerNéroli & OrchidéeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

47%Like

6%Ok

7%Dislike

1%Hate

1,596 votes

40%Love

32%Like

12%Ok

4%Dislike

12%Hate

25 votes

Category winnerNéroli & OrchidéeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityExalted

SillageExalted

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value49

¤ Price value16

Category winnerNéroli & OrchidéeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

white floral92%

floral84%

sweet77%

powdery69%

fresh61%

white floral100%

citrus92%

woody84%

powdery77%

tuberose69%

sweet61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both citrus, white floral and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Mandarin OrangeOrange

Heart2-4 hrs

NeroliPeachLily-of-the-ValleyFig Nectar

Base5-8 hrs

OrchidMuskIris

Top

OrangeGreen AccordLemonMandarin OrangeTomato LeafBergamot

Heart

TuberoseOrange BlossomIrisClovesVioletRoseLitchiGeranium

Base

HoneyCedarMossVanillaSandalwoodAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Orange, Musk and Iris. Durations are only published for Néroli & Orchidée, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter20

Day100

Night29

Spring71

Summer43

Fall100

Winter57

Day100

Night71

Category winnerExaltedMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex5

Women94

Work 39%Casual 36%Date 18%Party 7%

Men13

Unisex63

Women25

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,733

PerfumerKarine Dubreuil-Sereni

Launched—

Reviews117

Overall rank#26,507

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerNéroli & OrchidéeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

The mandarin orange pops right off the nozzle. It is juicy and bright. Within seconds, sunny orange blossom and bitter green neroli rush in to take over the air. You get an immediate wash of Provence sunshine that feels breezy rather than heavy. As the initial citrus sparkle quiets down, sweet peach flesh and creamy f…

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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, Néroli & Orchidée or Exalted?

Néroli & Orchidée takes 4 of 7 categories. Néroli & Orchidée is rated 4.14/5 from 1,596 votes; Exalted is rated 3.84/5 from 25 votes. Choose Néroli & Orchidée for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Exalted for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Néroli & Orchidée or Exalted?

Exalted lasts longest (Exalted 86/100, Néroli & Orchidée 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Néroli & Orchidée or Exalted?

Exalted projects furthest (Exalted 75/100, Néroli & Orchidée 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Néroli & Orchidée and Exalted smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, white floral and powdery accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Orange, Musk and Iris.

Is Néroli & Orchidée or Exalted better for summer or winter?

For summer, Exalted is the stronger pick. For winter, Exalted is the stronger pick. Néroli & Orchidée suits daytime wear; Exalted suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Néroli & Orchidée and Exalted?

Néroli & Orchidée has top notes of Mandarin Orange and Orange, heart notes of Neroli, Peach, Lily-of-the-Valley and Fig Nectar, a base of Orchid, Musk and Iris. 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.