Fragrance comparison

Arete vs Alvise

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 64 ratings analysed

3 wins

Arete

Gritti

4.2563 votes

Rank #13,087 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

75%scent match

Very similar

Alvise

Gritti

3.001 votes

Rank #67,987 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Arete takes 3 of 3 categories.

Arete
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on value for money, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Alvise
Choose it for a woody and amber character.

Arete3/3

Alvise0/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AreteGritti

AlviseGritti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 63 votes

Have 29%Had 12%Want 60%

3.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 10%Had 3%Want 86%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

51%Love

33%Like

6%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

63 votes

0%Love

0%Like

100%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value57

¤ Price value0

Category winnerAreteBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber92%

warm spicy84%

leather77%

whiskey69%

musky61%

woody100%

amber92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

cinnamon69%

citrus61%

Scent match75%Very similar · both woody, amber and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

LabdanumCinnamonCardamomBergamot

Heart3 to 4 hours

LeatherWhiskey

Base7 to 10 hours

Guaiac WoodPatchouliStyraxSandalwoodVanillaAmbroxanHaitian VetiverMusk

Top30 to 45 minutes

BergamotCardamom

Heart2 to 4 hours

CinnamonWhiskeyGuaiac WoodLeather

Base4 to 6 hours

LabdanumStyraxVetiverVanillaSandalwoodPatchouliMusk

Category winnerAreteLongest dry-down: 7 to 10 hours

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring52

Summer8

Fall100

Winter92

Day95

Night100

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men69

Unisex25

Women6

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,087

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#67,987

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAreteHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Arete by Gritti is a warm, resinous leather fragrance that merges boozy depth with rich spices and woods. It opens with an immediate burst of aromatic cardamom, sharp bergamot, sweet cinnamon, and sticky labdanum. As the initial sharpness settles, a robust heart of worn leather and peaty whiskey takes over, giving the…

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Alvise by Gritti is a warm, resinous woody fragrance built around dark spirits, spices, and smooth leather. It opens with an immediate lift of citrusy bergamot and cool, aromatic cardamom before settling into a spirited heart. In the center, a rich pour of whiskey mingles with dry cinnamon, smoky guaiac wood, and soft…

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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, Arete or Alvise?

Arete takes 3 of 3 categories. Arete is rated 4.25/5 from 63 votes; Alvise is rated 3.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Arete for a woody and amber character. Wins on value for money, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Alvise for a woody and amber character.

Do Arete and Alvise smell similar?

Very similar: a 75% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Labdanum, Cinnamon, Cardamom and Bergamot.

Is Arete or Alvise better for summer or winter?

Arete suits day or night wear; Alvise suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Arete and Alvise?

Arete has top notes of Labdanum, Cinnamon, Cardamom and Bergamot, heart notes of Leather and Whiskey, a base of Guaiac Wood, Patchouli, Styrax and Sandalwood. Alvise has top notes of Bergamot and Cardamom, heart notes of Cinnamon, Whiskey, Guaiac Wood and Leather, a base of Labdanum, Styrax, Vetiver and Vanilla.