Fragrance comparison

Shamsi vs Exalted

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 50 ratings analysed

Shamsi

Nabeel

4.2425 votes

Rank #33,316 FruityCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Exalted

Boadicea the Victorious

3.8425 votes

Rank #29,674 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Exalted takes 4 of 7 categories.

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

Shamsi3/7

Exalted4/7

Ratings & consensus: Shamsi
Community sentiment: Shamsi
Longevity: Exalted
Sillage & projection: Exalted
Value for money: Shamsi
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

ShamsiNabeel

ExaltedBoadicea the Victorious

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.24/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 35%Had 5%Want 60%

3.84/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 19%Had 6%Want 75%

Category winnerShamsiRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

48%Love

32%Like

16%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

25 votes

40%Love

32%Like

12%Ok

4%Dislike

12%Hate

25 votes

Category winnerShamsiMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityExalted

SillageExalted

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value80

¤ Price value16

Category winnerShamsiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

citrus90%

sweet80%

powdery70%

woody60%

tropical50%

white floral100%

citrus92%

woody84%

powdery77%

tuberose69%

sweet61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both citrus, powdery and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LitchiStrawberryVineBlack CurrantGrapefruitPlumBergamot

Heart

RoseIrisMagnoliaJasmineGeranium

Base

AmberSandalwoodVanillaMuskMossTonka Bean

Top

OrangeGreen AccordLemonMandarin OrangeTomato LeafBergamot

Heart

TuberoseOrange BlossomIrisClovesVioletRoseLitchiGeranium

Base

HoneyCedarMossVanillaSandalwoodAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesLitchi, Bergamot, Rose and Iris. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring76

Summer100

Fall41

Winter24

Day100

Night60

Spring71

Summer43

Fall100

Winter57

Day100

Night71

Category winnerExaltedMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex57

Women39

Men13

Unisex63

Women25

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#33,316

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#29,674

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerExaltedHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Shamsi by Nabeel delivers a bright burst of summer fruits anchored by a warm base. It opens with sweet litchi and tart black currant before settling into a powdery iris heart. The scent is designed for warm days and casual outdoor settings, offering a unisex profile that feels breezy yet substantial.

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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

BohemeSegreti di LuccaRUNNER-UP vs

Soir de LuneSisleyWINNER

1 person compared this today

Orange FlowerOscar de la RentaRUNNER-UP vs

Ti AmoRoja DoveWINNER

1 person compared this today

Eau de BruxellesLibertin Louison Technique IndiscreteRUNNER-UP vs

Private ClubJeanne ArthesWINNER

1 person compared this today

PatchouliJouriRUNNER-UP vs

al03biehl parfumkunstwerkeWINNER

1 person compared this today

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Shamsi or Exalted?

Exalted takes 4 of 7 categories. Shamsi is rated 4.24/5 from 25 votes; Exalted is rated 3.84/5 from 25 votes. Choose Shamsi for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, 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, Shamsi or Exalted?

Exalted lasts longest (Exalted 86/100, Shamsi 77/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Shamsi or Exalted?

Exalted projects furthest (Exalted 75/100, Shamsi 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Shamsi and Exalted smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, powdery and woody accords. Common notes include Litchi, Bergamot, Rose and Iris.

Is Shamsi or Exalted better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Shamsi and Exalted?

Shamsi has top notes of Litchi, Strawberry, Vine and Black Currant, heart notes of Rose, Iris, Magnolia and Jasmine, a base of Amber, Sandalwood, Vanilla and Musk. 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.