Fragrance comparison

Near vs Exalted

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 52 ratings analysed

Near

Ajmal

3.7827 votes

Rank #38,917 White FloralHoney

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Exalted

Boadicea the Victorious

3.8425 votes

Rank #27,029 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Exalted takes 5 of 7 categories.

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

Near2/7

Exalted5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

NearAjmal

ExaltedBoadicea the Victorious

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.78/ 5 · 27 votes

Have 31%Had 31%Want 38%

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

19%Love

59%Like

4%Ok

19%Dislike

0%Hate

27 votes

40%Love

32%Like

12%Ok

4%Dislike

12%Hate

25 votes

Category winnerNearMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityExalted

SillageExalted

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value16

Category winnerNearBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

honey91%

tuberose83%

vanilla74%

sweet65%

animalic56%

white floral100%

citrus92%

woody84%

powdery77%

tuberose69%

sweet61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both white floral, tuberose and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

HoneyTuberoseVanillaJasmineAmberMusk

No top / heart / base split published

Top

OrangeGreen AccordLemonMandarin OrangeTomato LeafBergamot

Heart

TuberoseOrange BlossomIrisClovesVioletRoseLitchiGeranium

Base

HoneyCedarMossVanillaSandalwoodAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesHoney, Tuberose, Vanilla and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring60

Summer10

Fall60

Winter100

Day100

Night33

Spring71

Summer43

Fall100

Winter57

Day100

Night71

Category winnerExaltedMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men13

Unisex63

Women25

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#38,917

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#27,029

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerExaltedHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Near by Ajmal is a honeyed white-floral that leans heavily into tuberose, with jasmine adding a creamy, petal-like lift. The sweetness reads like warm honey and vanilla rather than bright fruit. As it dries down, amber and musk give it a more sensual, slightly animalic finish. If you enjoy rich, sweet florals with not…

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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, Near or Exalted?

Exalted takes 5 of 7 categories. Near is rated 3.78/5 from 27 votes; Exalted is rated 3.84/5 from 25 votes. Choose Near for a white floral and honey character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter, daytime 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, Near or Exalted?

Exalted lasts longest (Exalted 86/100, Near 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Near or Exalted?

Exalted projects furthest (Exalted 75/100, Near 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Near and Exalted smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, tuberose and sweet accords. Common notes include Honey, Tuberose, Vanilla and Amber.

Is Near or Exalted better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Near and Exalted?

Near features Honey, Tuberose, Vanilla, Jasmine and Amber. 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.