Splendid vs The Exception Azure
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
61%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Splendid takes 2 of 3 categories.
SplendidChoose it for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
The Exception AzureChoose it for a warm spicy and powdery character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Splendid2/3
The Exception Azure1/3
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Splendid
- Sillage & projection
- Splendid
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- The Exception Azure
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
SplendidRoyal GloryThe Exception AzureM. MicallefWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.62/ 5 · 8 votes
Have 16%Had 11%Want 74%
4.50/ 5 · 6 votes
Have 11%Had 0%Want 89%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate38%Love
25%Like
0%Ok
38%Dislike
0%Hate
8 votes · too few to score
67%Love
17%Like
17%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
6 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevitySplendid
SillageSplendid
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfresh spicy100%
warm spicy92%
patchouli84%
oud77%
lavender69%
woody61%
warm spicy100%
powdery92%
woody84%
oud77%
fresh spicy69%
citrus61%
Scent match61%Closely related · both warm spicy, fresh spicy and oud
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
NutmegLavenderSaffron
Heart2-4 hrs
PatchouliMusk
Base6-8+ hrs
Agarwood (Oud)
Top
RoseLemonAppleNutmegLavender
Heart
VioletCinnamonSandalwoodSaffron
Base
Agarwood (Oud)PatchouliMusk
InformationalShared notesNutmeg, Lavender, Saffron and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Splendid, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring50
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day33
Night100
Spring50
Summer50
Fall100
Winter25
Day100
Night60
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#62,476
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#48,540
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerThe Exception AzureHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotSplendid by Royal Glory opens with a sharp burst of grated nutmeg, crisp aromatic lavender, and warm saffron spice. The first spray feels punchy, dry, and distinctly energetic before softening into a darker blend of earthy patchouli and smooth musk. In the base, deep agarwood oud provides a sturdy, woodsy spine that k…
Reviews →The Exception Azure by M. Micallef is a complex unisex fragrance that balances sharp citrus with deep, resinous woods. Opening with a bright pop of apple and lemon, it quickly warms on the skin as saffron and cinnamon emerge. This woody, spicy blend is best suited for fall evenings or crisp spring days when you want a…
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, Splendid or The Exception Azure?
Splendid takes 2 of 3 categories. Splendid is rated 3.62/5 from 8 votes; The Exception Azure is rated 4.50/5 from 6 votes. Choose Splendid for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose The Exception Azure for a warm spicy and powdery character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Splendid or The Exception Azure?
Splendid lasts longest (Splendid 77/100, The Exception Azure 64/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Splendid or The Exception Azure?
Splendid projects furthest (Splendid 71/100, The Exception Azure 54/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Splendid and The Exception Azure smell similar?
Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, fresh spicy and oud accords. Common notes include Nutmeg, Lavender, Saffron and Patchouli.
Is Splendid or The Exception Azure better for summer or winter?
Splendid suits evening wear; The Exception Azure suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Splendid and The Exception Azure?
Splendid has top notes of Nutmeg, Lavender and Saffron, heart notes of Patchouli and Musk, a base of Agarwood (Oud). The Exception Azure has top notes of Rose, Lemon, Apple and Nutmeg, heart notes of Violet, Cinnamon, Sandalwood and Saffron, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Patchouli and Musk.
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