Fragrance comparison

1656 vs SETI I

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 13 ratings analysed

1656

Ameenah

5.002 votes

Rank #39,211 OudWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

SETI I

Nilafar du Nil

3.7311 votes

Rank #44,103 AmberLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

1656
Choose it for a oud and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.
SETI I
Choose it for a amber and leather character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

16562/4

SETI I2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: 1656
Sillage & projection: SETI I
Value for money: SETI I
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 1656

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

1656Ameenah

SETI INilafar du Nil

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%

3.73/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 56%Had 0%Want 44%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

45%Love

27%Like

0%Ok

9%Dislike

18%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage88

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity94

〰 Sillage96

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

Longevity1656

SillageSETI I

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value0

¤ Price value88

Category winnerSETI IBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

oud100%

warm spicy92%

leather84%

vanilla77%

citrus69%

amber61%

amber100%

leather91%

caramel83%

sweet74%

animalic65%

warm spicy56%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both leather, amber and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

SaffronCitrus

Heart

OudRoseGalbanum

Base

TonkaLeather

Top

HoneyClovesRose

Heart

LeatherSaffronHazelnutJasmine

Base

CaramelAmberOudTonka

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Oud, Rose and Tonka. 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

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Spring43

Summer29

Fall43

Winter100

Day20

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men56

Unisex33

Women11

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#39,211

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#44,103

PerfumerRita Brena

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winner1656Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

1656 by Ameenah is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women and men. Top notes are Saffron and Citrus; middle notes are Oud, Rose and Galbanum; base notes are Tonka and Leather.

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SETI I by Nilafar du Nil is a leather-forward fragrance designed for both men and women. It opens with honey and cloves, settling into a heart of leather, saffron, and hazelnut. The base adds warmth with caramel, amber, oud, and tonka. This 2024 launch offers a bold, commanding profile suitable for cold winter evening…

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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, 1656 or SETI I?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. 1656 is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes; SETI I is rated 3.73/5 from 11 votes. Choose 1656 for a oud and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose SETI I for a amber and leather character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, 1656 or SETI I?

1656 lasts longest (1656 100/100, SETI I 94/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1656 or SETI I?

SETI I projects furthest (SETI I 96/100, 1656 88/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1656 and SETI I smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share leather, amber and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Saffron, Oud, Rose and Tonka.

Is 1656 or SETI I better for summer or winter?

1656 suits evening wear; SETI I suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1656 and SETI I?

1656 has top notes of Saffron and Citrus, heart notes of Oud, Rose and Galbanum, a base of Tonka and Leather. SETI I has top notes of Honey, Cloves and Rose, heart notes of Leather, Saffron, Hazelnut and Jasmine, a base of Caramel, Amber, Oud and Tonka.