Exalté by Funmi Monet

Exalte by Funmi Monet is a fruity floral fragrance created by Tiktoks luxury fragrance auntie Funmi Monet. Knowing I don't like rose fragrances 97% of the time (Out of my 70+ bottles I have 2 rose fragrances) I really only purchased this to be supportive of a black woman in the fragrance space. If I liked it, great! If I hated it, well time to decant or gift to someone else. Much to my surprise though, I loved it! I don't get any of the lemon or pink pepper in the opening, instead I get straight Turkish Rose with that Jasmine beautifully blended in. The first night I wore it I sprayed it on and proceeded to go on a double date with my husband and some friends. First stop was a pizza Parlor, before I even SAT DOWN the moment I got up the stairs my friend (another fraghead) asked - "Is that your new perfume? The rose is beautiful." OK well damn. We ate and headed to the arcade next door. 30 minutes later same friend says "Which white flower is in that? Jasmine? It's nicely mixed in." Well ok DAMN again. Exalte is a girl who announces herself, noted. The projection is strong but the sillage isn't great, you won't be leaving a large scent trail. The longevity though? On my clothes that rose smell stayed 12+ hours. On my skin by that mark it had faded into this beautiful vanilla Sandalwood scent that hugged very closely. It was a blind buy for me and if you love more feminine leaning soft rose (not fresh bouquet of roses rose) scents it may be safe for you. Otherwise, I'd be cautious. Over all, I think might actually get a back up bottle of this knowing it's limited. 🙈

this one is going to be one of my most worn for spring and summer. I agree that it’s a soft vanilla rose amber scent. I don't gravitate to a rose scent but this rose is really nice, soft and creamy almost. This scent goes a touch creamy in the dry down. Something in here gives a clean vibe which I think might be one of the florals. Smells like a lemon topped with sweet vanilla cream and garnished with lush rose petals. She’s feminine. I think you would have to enjoy lemon in fragrances for this one to work. this is signature scent worthy. it’s wearable anytime and anywhere and for that versatility alone it's worth it. I can see myself layering with this as well. It's not a beast sillage on me but it does last all day. I get a ton of compliments on this. I do think it smells similar to roses vanille so if you have that you’ll probably really like this one but you don’t necessarily need it bc they’re similar. Think roses vanille + delina except instead of tartness you get the lemon in this.

This is one of the best rose-vanilla perfumes out there. Seriously. It’s a more elevated Rose Gourmand and Roses Vanille IMO. Not synthetic at all like the other two. The amber, citrus, and white florals just add an air of luxury, class, and sexiness to the fragrance. It’s got great longevity and projects beautifully as well. The first time I wore this around my boyfriend, he kept telling me how good I smelled and he usually doesn’t react like that to a lot of my perfumes. Funmi Monet really snapped with this fragrance and if you get a chance to smell it, please do. I promise you will not be disappointed. Sure it may not be groundbreaking, but it’s been done in such a high-quality way that outshines many other rose-vanilla scents. This is up there with Lancôme’s Parfait de Roses, which is another rose-vanilla-amber combo that I just adore. I’m so happy to have gotten my hands on a full bottle and I will cherish it for the rest of my days.

This is SOOOO good. I’m mad that I waited so long to get it. Is it somewhat similar to Rose Vanille, yes but only in the opening. It’s the most beautiful syrupy rose. I love Rose Jam from Lush. This is like Rose Jam went to Harvard, became a top tier criminal defense attorney, and is living her best life!!!!! She’s a boss at work but has a softer side to her when needed. It is so well blended too. I liked Roses Vanille but not enough to buy a bottle because there was something screechy about it. THIS on the other hand is magnificent. On top of all of that, the packaging is beautiful. I got the 30ml version and I love the deep green velvet caring case that came with it. Because of the longevity I don’t think I need to carry it around for top ups but I do like keeping it in my bag for whenever I want to use it.

Everything about this perfume is luxurious. When I first spray it I get a soft spiciness from the pink pepper and a bit of citrusy fresh lemon. Then I start to get the orange blossom, jasmine and the rose that’s done perfectly. I wouldn’t consider myself a huge rose fan but I love the rose in this. It’s a sweet jammy rose. So even if you don’t care for rose I still think there’s a good chance you’ll like this perfume. In the base I get the sweet creamy vanilla and sandalwood. It’s intoxicating... I feel so sexy when I wear this! The sillage is really good and so is longevity. I get 12+ hours of wear. This is definitely in my top 3 longest lasting perfumes I own. Funmi really outdid herself with this one!

This Perfume is AMAZING! I’ve had it for awhile now but I’ve only worn it Once and Sprayed it Twice when it first arrived. Today I was Curious; I was about to order Beyoncé’s EDP so I decided to look at Videos. One Reviewer stated it smells similar to Exalté and Fenty. Since I have both I decided to try it and my oh my! I Sprayed Exalté and was almost angry that I did because I fell in LOVE and I only have the 30ML! This doesn’t smell like Delina to Me. It’s a Beautiful Spicy Rose! Stunning actually. I almost have no words for it. Mixed with Fenty EDP I can’t stop smelling Myself! If You can get a 100ML of this even a 30ML get it!!!

I’ve been sitting with this perfume for almost a month and felt ready to write. This scent is one that I look forward to wearing and feel indulgent every time I spray. On first spray it is the most beautiful creamy powdered lemon with a sprinkle of rose and then as it dries down on my skin more rose blooms while woody vanilla creeps from the base notes. As a final dry down I smell the Amber and rose is still there. It stays with me all day. I’ll catch myself going “who smells so good?” And ITS ME! 😍 Everyday, all day, all times of the year scent. Definitely a signature in my collection. One of the most unique scents I own.

I'm a big fan of Funmi, I love her TikTok and Instagram and I find that we have similar taste in fragrance. This was a blind buy but I had a strong feeling I'd love it because I knew it would be incredibly and luxurious. It didn't disappoint, it's a gorgeous spicy, lush rose that dries down with a creamy vanilla and sandalwood base. While it is spicy and decadent, it's not too heavy and it can be worn year-round. I can especially see myself using it a lot in the upcoming spring and summer months when I'm looking for something more floral. It's absolutely signature scent worthy, it's unique but very wearble.

Full Disclosure: I am an influencer as well & I’m truly skeptical of fragrances released by other influencers because they’re normally attached to a brand. EXALTE’ was ❤️ at first sniff! I was immediately engaged. Superbly blended I absolutely love spraying it all over. This is not your average 🌹... the Turkish Rose is pronounced with a bit of fluffy lightness modernizing the composition EXALTE’. Not quite a gourmand, but I definitely think it’s delicacy. Performance - Projection, Sillage & Longevity is super impressive as well. I’m strongly considering buying a back up bottle!

This fragrance is so beautiful, funmi sent me and quote a few others free samples if you dm’d her when it first came out(now you can purchase samples). Which I thought was amazing because that never happens. Delina is my favorite fragrance and I love this more than Delina, it’s a beautiful, signature scent worthy, feminine, luxurious scent. I love fragrance and I was a fan of funmi on TikTok & always loved her recommendations so I knew she was going to make something beautiful. I’m planning on buying a back up bottle because it really is that beautiful.

The best rose perfume. I am not a huge fan or rose but I love this. It a light fresh rose with just enough sweetness from the vanilla and orange blossom. It’s classy and elegant. If this wasn’t a limited edition fragrance this would be my signature scent. But since I won’t be able to buy another bottle I use this for special occasions. Love at first sniff and I always get compliments when wearing this. Yes it’s similar to Mancera roses vanille but Exaltè is much better and more refined. The quality is worth the price.

I got a sample of this and immediately became obsessed. With a large collection, I was surprised that I found what I considered to be my new signature scent. I can't say enough about it. I think they could have named it 'juicy flowers" and been right on target. It's not a rose frag, it's not a fruity frag, it's not a woody frag and yet it is all of those and more. The first thought of mine was immediately, "this is signature scent worthy" and now I have two bottles... it is that good.

Honestly this is just fantastic. I bought a small sample on Mercari of maybe 5 ml, and then purchased TWO 30 ml (annoyingly the largest size they have) during their Holiday sale. While I waited for it to ship to California from France I literally went into withdrawal and was CRAVING the scent. I don't see how you could regret this if you like rose or just...smelling like a luxurious sexy bitch LOL. To me it gives roses and honey, although there's no honey accord.

Exalté by Funmi Monet and Bella Aura is easily one of my most used fragrances. This fragrance is within the same vain of Mancera’s Roses Vanille which is essentially a sweet vanilla and rose scent. This one differs with a bit more complexity, an upscaled dna, and a bit of spice with the pink pepper. This is an easy grab and go scent, incredibly versatile, and just so pretty. Instagram and YouTube: jlbeauty.reviews

Love this one. It cost a pretty penny, and that is the only reason that I say it isn't a safe blind buy. Otherwise, I say go for it. The Turkish rose and creaminess of it all is love at first sniff. Kind of reminds me of Delina Exclusif and MFK's Gentle Fluidity Gold. The rose is a little more jammy though. I want to get a backup bottle so bad because it is limited, but until then, I'll be loving on this one.

This is Delina without the tartness-which for me is a plus because that’s what turned me off from Delina. When I initially got this fragrance, I smelled similarities between it and Roses Vanille, but now that I’ve worn it more it’s a much lighter, creamier rose than Roses Vanille. This is definitely an attention getting fragrance and has become one of my favorites already!

A new favorite scent of mine. I don’t own anything that smells like it which is nice because I have a pretty large collection. It’s a warm rose with considerable vanilla that makes it edible to me. The lemon gives it good zest. I don’t get the roses vanille comparisons but if you like that you’ll like this if you want a warmer vibe. It’s all there. 😍

This fragrance exudes wealth and taste for me. It made me hunt down other Turkish rose fragrances and was the first bottle to make me consider having a backup for. I normally thought that was a ridiculous concept but I always liked fragrances. This was one of the first ones I fell in love with.

This is creamysweet and incredibly well blended. I pick up mostly on the vanilla, amber, rose, and jasmine – with a hint of lemon and pink pepper. I don’t have anything like this in my collection, and I’m so glad to own it. It’s become my signature date night scent. 🥰

This does not smell like roses vanille by mancera. Roses vanille smells like pee to me very acidic. This is a beautiful rose fragrance. The rose, vanilla, lemon, pink pepper, and amber blend together beautifully for a unique smell. I wish it wasn’t discontinued.