Fragrance comparison

Ani X vs San Setto

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 2,348 ratings analysed

3 wins

Ani X

Nishane

4.192,346 votes

Rank #153 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

San Setto

Everyday

3.002 votes

Rank #63,129 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ani X takes 3 of 4 categories.

Ani X
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
San Setto
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Ani X3/4

San Setto1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Ani X
Sillage & projection: Ani X
Value for money: San Setto
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Ani X

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Ani XNishane

San SettoEveryday

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.19/ 5 · 2,346 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

3.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 40%Had 0%Want 60%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

56%Love

25%Like

12%Ok

5%Dislike

2%Hate

1,502 votes

0%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

50%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage74

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityAni X

SillageAni X

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value51

¤ Price value100

Category winnerSan SettoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

fresh77%

vanilla69%

fresh spicy61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

fruity77%

patchouli69%

musky61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both woody, citrus and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LemonBergamotGingerMelonCardamomWater NotesPink Pepper

Heart

Green AppleBlack CurrantLavenderPatchouliSageRose

Base

VanillaSandalwoodCashmere WoodCedarAmbergrisWhite Musk

Top15-30 mins

SageLemonLimeBlack Currant

Heart2-3 hrs

LavenderPatchouliFig

Base4-6 hrs

CedarSandalwoodAmbrette (Musk Mallow)

InformationalShared notesLemon, Black Currant, Lavender and Patchouli. Durations are only published for San Setto, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter89

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night35

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men25

Unisex59

Women16

Men33

Unisex33

Women33

Casual 40%Work 36%Date 15%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#153

PerfumerCécile Zarokian

Launched—

Reviews453

Overall rank#63,129

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAni XHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ani X by Nishane opens with a bright burst of sharp lemon, zesty bergamot, and spicy ginger before settling into a warm, creamy vanilla and sandalwood base. Perfumer Cécile Zarokian lightens the rich gourmand DNA of the original Ani with watery melon and crisp green apple. It works as a polished, year-round unisex sce…

Reviews →

Everyday San Setto opens with an energizing crackle of crushed herbal sage, tart green lime, and dark black currant juice. The first three minutes carry a fleeting blast of cosmetic alcohol before grounding into clean lavender and earthy patchouli. Soft fig pulp keeps the center creamy without tipping into dessert swe…

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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, Ani X or San Setto?

Ani X takes 3 of 4 categories. Ani X is rated 4.19/5 from 2,346 votes; San Setto is rated 3.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Ani X for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose San Setto for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ani X or San Setto?

Ani X lasts longest (Ani X 83/100, San Setto 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ani X or San Setto?

Ani X projects furthest (Ani X 74/100, San Setto 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ani X and San Setto smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Lemon, Black Currant, Lavender and Patchouli.

Is Ani X or San Setto better for summer or winter?

San Setto suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ani X and San Setto?

Ani X has top notes of Lemon, Bergamot, Ginger and Melon, heart notes of Green Apple, Black Currant, Lavender and Patchouli, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood, Cashmere Wood and Cedar. San Setto has top notes of Sage, Lemon, Lime and Black Currant, heart notes of Lavender, Patchouli and Fig, a base of Cedar, Sandalwood and Ambrette (Musk Mallow).