The Baron vs Exotic
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
74%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
The Baron takes 3 of 3 categories.
The BaronChoose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
ExoticChoose it for a aromatic and white floral character.
The Baron3/3
Exotic0/3
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- The Baron
- Sillage & projection
- The Baron
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- The Baron
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
The BaronEvyanExoticShirley MayWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.14/ 5 · 21 votes
Have 53%Had 19%Want 28%
—/ 5 · 0 votes
Have 0%Had 60%Want 40%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate52%Love
24%Like
10%Ok
14%Dislike
0%Hate
21 votes · too few to score
Not enough votes yet
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityThe Baron
SillageThe Baron
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
citrus91%
white floral83%
fresh spicy74%
lavender65%
herbal56%
aromatic100%
white floral92%
citrus84%
fresh spicy77%
woody69%
herbal61%
Scent match74%Closely related · both aromatic, citrus and white floral
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop20-30 mins
LavenderBergamotLemonBasilCoriander
Heart2-4 hrs
Orange BlossomJasmineRoseSageCarnation
Base6-8 hrs
PatchouliCedarVetiverMuskSandalwood
Top
LavenderMandarin OrangeBergamotLemon
Heart
CorianderLilyOrange BlossomJuniper BerriesBasilJasmineSageLily-of-the-Valley
Base
SandalwoodMuskAmberVetiverBrazilian Rosewood
InformationalShared notesLavender, Bergamot, Lemon and Basil. Durations are only published for The Baron, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring78
Summer67
Fall100
Winter100
Day78
Night100
No season votes yet
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesNot enough votes yet
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#21,469
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews15
Overall rank#72,992
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerThe BaronHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotThe Baron by Evyan is a vintage aromatic cologne that pairs crisp citrus and garden herbs with a surprisingly lush floral heart. Sprayed on skin, it opens with a brisk snap of bergamot, tart lemon, and sharp lavender before settling into spicy carnation and powdery orange blossom. The dry-down stays grounded in clean …
Reviews →Exotic by Shirley May starts with a sharp, cool blast of herbal lavender mixed with bergamot and sour lemon. As it settles onto the skin, the initial crispness softens, introducing a clean floral heart dominated by lily-of-the-valley and orange blossom. Basil and coriander add a dry, peppery greenness that keeps the m…
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 lasts longer, The Baron or Exotic?
The Baron lasts longest (The Baron 66/100, Exotic 40/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, The Baron or Exotic?
The Baron projects furthest (The Baron 63/100, Exotic 38/100), based on community performance votes.
Do The Baron and Exotic smell similar?
Closely related: a 74% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and white floral accords. Common notes include Lavender, Bergamot, Lemon and Basil.
Is The Baron or Exotic better for summer or winter?
The Baron suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in The Baron and Exotic?
The Baron has top notes of Lavender, Bergamot, Lemon and Basil, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Jasmine, Rose and Sage, a base of Patchouli, Cedar, Vetiver and Musk. Exotic has top notes of Lavender, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Coriander, Lily, Orange Blossom and Juniper Berries, a base of Sandalwood, Musk, Amber and Vetiver.
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