Fragrance comparison

White Patchouli vs Exalted

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 31 ratings analysed

White Patchouli

Alyssa Ashley

4.676 votes

Rank #44,012 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Exalted

Boadicea the Victorious

3.8425 votes

Rank #29,900 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Exalted takes 3 of 4 categories.

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

White Patchouli1/4

Exalted3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Exalted
Sillage & projection: Exalted
Value for money: White Patchouli
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

White PatchouliAlyssa Ashley

ExaltedBoadicea the Victorious

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.67/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 31%Had 11%Want 58%

3.84/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 19%Had 6%Want 75%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

6 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

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate92

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityExalted

SillageExalted

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price value16

Category winnerWhite PatchouliBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

woody90%

powdery80%

citrus70%

iris60%

warm spicy50%

white floral100%

citrus92%

woody84%

powdery77%

tuberose69%

sweet61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both white floral, woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Mandarin OrangeOrange Blossom

Heart

JasmineIrisPatchouliSpices

Base

SandalwoodVetiver

Top

OrangeGreen AccordLemonMandarin OrangeTomato LeafBergamot

Heart

TuberoseOrange BlossomIrisClovesVioletRoseLitchiGeranium

Base

HoneyCedarMossVanillaSandalwoodAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Orange Blossom, Iris and Sandalwood. 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

Summer20

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night80

Spring71

Summer43

Fall100

Winter57

Day100

Night71

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex11

Women89

Men13

Unisex63

Women25

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#44,012

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#29,900

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerExaltedHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

White Patchouli is a jasmine and iris led white floral with a bright mandarin and orange blossom lift, then a powdery, softly spicy heart that settles into smooth woods. Despite the name, the patchouli reads more like a clean backdrop than a dark, earthy main theme. It can wear quite strong and noticeably feminine on …

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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, White Patchouli or Exalted?

Exalted takes 3 of 4 categories. White Patchouli is rated 4.67/5 from 6 votes; Exalted is rated 3.84/5 from 25 votes. Choose White Patchouli for a white floral and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Exalted for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, White Patchouli or Exalted?

Exalted lasts longest (Exalted 86/100, White Patchouli 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, White Patchouli or Exalted?

Exalted projects furthest (Exalted 75/100, White Patchouli 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do White Patchouli and Exalted smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Orange Blossom, Iris and Sandalwood.

Is White Patchouli or Exalted better for summer or winter?

White Patchouli suits daytime wear; Exalted suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in White Patchouli and Exalted?

White Patchouli has top notes of Mandarin Orange and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Jasmine, Iris, Patchouli and Spices, a base of Sandalwood and Vetiver. 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.