Qafiya 2 vs Exalted
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
35%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Qafiya 2 takes 6 of 7 categories.
Qafiya 2Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
ExaltedChoose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Qafiya 26/7
Exalted1/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Qafiya 2
- Community sentiment
- Qafiya 2
- Longevity
- Qafiya 2
- Sillage & projection
- Qafiya 2
- Value for money
- Qafiya 2
- Versatility
- Exalted
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Qafiya 2
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Qafiya 2AjmalExaltedBoadicea the VictoriousWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.15/ 5 · 209 votes
Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%
3.84/ 5 · 25 votes
Have 19%Had 6%Want 75%
Category winnerQafiya 2Rating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate47%Love
37%Like
8%Ok
6%Dislike
3%Hate
194 votes
40%Love
32%Like
12%Ok
4%Dislike
12%Hate
25 votes
Category winnerQafiya 2Most positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityQafiya 2
SillageQafiya 2
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerQafiya 2Best value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwarm spicy100%
woody90%
coffee80%
citrus70%
mossy60%
powdery50%
white floral100%
citrus92%
woody84%
powdery77%
tuberose69%
sweet61%
Scent match35%Some overlap · both woody, citrus and powdery
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
CoffeeBergamot
Heart
SpicesOrange Blossom
Base
SandalwoodMoss
Top
OrangeGreen AccordLemonMandarin OrangeTomato LeafBergamot
Heart
TuberoseOrange BlossomIrisClovesVioletRoseLitchiGeranium
Base
HoneyCedarMossVanillaSandalwoodAmberMusk
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Orange Blossom, Sandalwood and Moss. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring26
Summer16
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring71
Summer43
Fall100
Winter57
Day100
Night71
Category winnerExaltedMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#6,499
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews6
Overall rank#29,900
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews4
Category winnerQafiya 2Higher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAjmal Qafiya 2 is a coffee and spice scent with a brighter citrus lift at the top, then a warm floral touch through the middle. It dries down into smooth woods with a mossy, slightly earthy finish. It usually wears bold, best in cooler weather and evenings. If you like warm spicy, woody fragrances that keep a coffee n…
Reviews →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. …
Reviews →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, Qafiya 2 or Exalted?
Qafiya 2 takes 6 of 7 categories. Qafiya 2 is rated 4.15/5 from 209 votes; Exalted is rated 3.84/5 from 25 votes. Choose Qafiya 2 for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Exalted for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Qafiya 2 or Exalted?
They last about the same: Qafiya 2 88/100, Exalted 86/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Qafiya 2 or Exalted?
Qafiya 2 projects furthest (Qafiya 2 81/100, Exalted 75/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Qafiya 2 and Exalted smell similar?
Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and powdery accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Orange Blossom, Sandalwood and Moss.
Is Qafiya 2 or Exalted better for summer or winter?
For summer, Exalted is the stronger pick. For winter, Qafiya 2 is the stronger pick. Exalted suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Qafiya 2 and Exalted?
Qafiya 2 has top notes of Coffee and Bergamot, heart notes of Spices and Orange Blossom, a base of Sandalwood and Moss. 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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