Fragrance comparison

Violette & Rose de Mai vs Exalted

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

Updated 14 Oct 2026 39 ratings analysed

Violette & Rose de Mai

L'Occitane en Provence

3.7914 votes

Rank #43,138 CitrusPowdery

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44%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Exalted

Boadicea the Victorious

3.8425 votes

Rank #26,507 White FloralCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Exalted takes 3 of 5 categories.

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

Violette & Rose de Mai2/5

Exalted3/5

Ratings & consensus: Exalted
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Exalted
Sillage & projection: Violette & Rose de Mai
Value for money: Violette & Rose de Mai
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

Violette & Rose de MaiL'Occitane en Provence

ExaltedBoadicea the Victorious

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.79/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 13%Had 8%Want 79%

3.84/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 19%Had 6%Want 75%

Category winnerExaltedRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

21%Love

57%Like

0%Ok

21%Dislike

0%Hate

14 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

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage82

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityExalted

SillageViolette & Rose de Mai

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value16

Category winnerViolette & Rose de MaiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

powdery92%

rose84%

aromatic77%

violet69%

woody61%

white floral100%

citrus92%

woody84%

powdery77%

tuberose69%

sweet61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both citrus, powdery and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Mandarin OrangeCassisRhubarbBergamotOrange

Heart2-3 hrs

VioletMay RoseGeranium

Base4-6 hrs

SandalwoodMusk

Top

OrangeGreen AccordLemonMandarin OrangeTomato LeafBergamot

Heart

TuberoseOrange BlossomIrisClovesVioletRoseLitchiGeranium

Base

HoneyCedarMossVanillaSandalwoodAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Bergamot, Orange and Violet. Durations are only published for Violette & Rose de Mai, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer40

Fall80

Winter20

Day100

Night32

Spring71

Summer43

Fall100

Winter57

Day100

Night71

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 37%Work 33%Date 21%Party 9%

Men13

Unisex63

Women25

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#43,138

PerfumerKarine Dubreuil-Sereni

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#26,507

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerExaltedHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Violette & Rose de Mai by L'Occitane en Provence delivers a crisp, sparkling floral bouquet centered on Grasse botanicals. The opening bursts with tart rhubarb, juicy mandarin orange, and tangy cassis berries. This bright fruitiness cuts through the morning air before softening into delicate May rose petals and candie…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Violette & Rose de Mai or Exalted?

Exalted takes 3 of 5 categories. Violette & Rose de Mai is rated 3.79/5 from 14 votes; Exalted is rated 3.84/5 from 25 votes. Choose Violette & Rose de Mai for a citrus and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Exalted for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Violette & Rose de Mai or Exalted?

Exalted lasts longest (Exalted 86/100, Violette & Rose de Mai 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Violette & Rose de Mai or Exalted?

Violette & Rose de Mai projects furthest (Violette & Rose de Mai 82/100, Exalted 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Violette & Rose de Mai and Exalted smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, powdery and woody accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Orange and Violet.

Is Violette & Rose de Mai or Exalted better for summer or winter?

Violette & Rose de Mai suits daytime wear; Exalted suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Violette & Rose de Mai and Exalted?

Violette & Rose de Mai has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Cassis, Rhubarb and Bergamot, heart notes of Violet, May Rose and Geranium, a base of Sandalwood 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.