Fragrance comparison

Catullus vs The Smart Set

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 72 ratings analysed

Catullus

Misenum

2.502 votes

Rank #74,469 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

The Smart Set

M.INT

3.9470 votes

Rank #16,654 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The Smart Set takes 4 of 4 categories.

Catullus
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character.
The Smart Set
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Catullus0/4

The Smart Set4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CatullusMisenum

The Smart SetM.INT

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

3.94/ 5 · 70 votes

Have 30%Had 16%Want 54%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

50%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

36%Love

39%Like

11%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

70 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate38

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityThe Smart Set

SillageThe Smart Set

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value0

¤ Price value47

Category winnerThe Smart SetBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

vanilla69%

powdery61%

woody100%

aromatic90%

warm spicy80%

citrus70%

fresh spicy60%

earthy50%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

RosePeachAmberJasmineSugar

Heart

GrapesCoffeePlumLeatherPatchouliCloves

Base

MuskVetiverVanillaPrecious Woods

Top

PepperGrapefruitBergamot

Heart

CedarClovesPlum

Base

VetiverPatchouliCoffee

InformationalShared notesCoffee, Plum, Patchouli and Cloves. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring77

Summer50

Fall100

Winter45

Day100

Night63

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men33

Unisex63

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#74,469

PerfumerPaolo Romano

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#16,654

PerfumerNathalie Lorson

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerThe Smart SetHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Catullus is a fruity sweet unisex scent with a plush, slightly eccentric profile. Peach, rose and sugar give the opening a soft richness, then grape, plum and coffee pull it into darker territory with leather, patchouli and clove adding texture. The dry-down looks warmer and smoother, with vanilla, musk, vetiver and w…

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M.INT's The Smart Set opens with a sharp burst of pink pepper, crushed grapefruit peel, and bergamot before settling into crisp cedar needles and juicy plum. Formulated by Nathalie Lorson in 2016, this unisex scent anchors its fruity spice on damp vetiver, earthy patchouli, and roasted coffee beans. It wears clean for…

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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, Catullus or The Smart Set?

The Smart Set takes 4 of 4 categories. Catullus is rated 2.50/5 from 2 votes; The Smart Set is rated 3.94/5 from 70 votes. Choose Catullus for a fruity and sweet character. Choose The Smart Set for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Catullus or The Smart Set?

The Smart Set lasts longest (The Smart Set 69/100, Catullus 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Catullus or The Smart Set?

The Smart Set projects furthest (The Smart Set 65/100, Catullus 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Catullus and The Smart Set smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Coffee, Plum, Patchouli and Cloves.

Is Catullus or The Smart Set better for summer or winter?

The Smart Set suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Catullus and The Smart Set?

Catullus has top notes of Rose, Peach, Amber and Jasmine, heart notes of Grapes, Coffee, Plum and Leather, a base of Musk, Vetiver, Vanilla and Precious Woods. The Smart Set has top notes of Pepper, Grapefruit and Bergamot, heart notes of Cedar, Cloves and Plum, a base of Vetiver, Patchouli and Coffee.