Fragrance comparison

Sonit vs Exalted

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 49 ratings analysed

3 wins

Sonit

Nilafar du Nil

3.9624 votes

Rank #40,655 SweetWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Exalted

Boadicea the Victorious

3.8425 votes

Rank #29,750 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sonit takes 3 of 5 categories.

Sonit
Choose it for a sweet and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Exalted
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Sonit3/5

Exalted2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SonitNilafar du Nil

ExaltedBoadicea the Victorious

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.96/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 16%Had 3%Want 82%

3.84/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 19%Had 6%Want 75%

Category winnerSonitRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

53%Love

32%Like

0%Ok

5%Dislike

11%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

40%Love

32%Like

12%Ok

4%Dislike

12%Hate

25 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityExalted

SillageSonit

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value95

¤ Price value16

Category winnerSonitBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

white floral92%

vanilla84%

powdery77%

yellow floral69%

honey61%

white floral100%

citrus92%

woody84%

powdery77%

tuberose69%

sweet61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both white floral, sweet and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderMandarin Orange

Heart

HoneyJasmineYlang-YlangOrange BlossomAnise

Base

VanillaMuskVioletCoffeePatchouliCedar

Top

OrangeGreen AccordLemonMandarin OrangeTomato LeafBergamot

Heart

TuberoseOrange BlossomIrisClovesVioletRoseLitchiGeranium

Base

HoneyCedarMossVanillaSandalwoodAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Honey, Orange Blossom and Vanilla. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer92

Fall69

Winter54

Day100

Night60

Spring71

Summer43

Fall100

Winter57

Day100

Night71

Category winnerNot enough dataMost 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#40,655

PerfumerAbdelFattah Nassar

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#29,750

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerExaltedHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Sonit by Nilafar du Nil is a rich Chypre Floral that leans into sweetness and warmth. It opens with bright mandarin and calming lavender before settling into a deep heart of honey and ylang-ylang. This is an assertive scent designed for those who appreciate complex, long-lasting profiles that transition beautifully fr…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Sonit or Exalted?

Sonit takes 3 of 5 categories. Sonit is rated 3.96/5 from 24 votes; Exalted is rated 3.84/5 from 25 votes. Choose Sonit for a sweet and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Exalted for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Sonit or Exalted?

Exalted lasts longest (Exalted 86/100, Sonit 79/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sonit or Exalted?

Sonit projects furthest (Sonit 81/100, Exalted 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sonit and Exalted smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, sweet and powdery accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Honey, Orange Blossom and Vanilla.

Is Sonit or Exalted better for summer or winter?

Sonit suits daytime wear; Exalted suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sonit and Exalted?

Sonit has top notes of Lavender and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Honey, Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang and Orange Blossom, a base of Vanilla, Musk, Violet and Coffee. 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.