DNA vs Seta
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
49%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Seta takes 4 of 7 categories.
DNAChoose it for a aromatic and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.
SetaChoose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter, day or night wear.
DNA3/7
Seta4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Seta
- Community sentiment
- Seta
- Longevity
- DNA
- Sillage & projection
- DNA
- Value for money
- Seta
- Versatility
- DNA
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Seta
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
DNABijanSetaMoresqueWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.84/ 5 · 91 votes
Have 37%Had 21%Want 42%
4.17/ 5 · 411 votes
Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%
Category winnerSetaRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate44%Love
39%Like
1%Ok
16%Dislike
0%Hate
77 votes
44%Love
36%Like
12%Ok
7%Dislike
0%Hate
411 votes
Category winnerSetaMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityDNA
SillageDNA
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerSetaBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
amber92%
woody84%
fresh spicy77%
warm spicy69%
white floral61%
amber100%
warm spicy90%
vanilla80%
woody70%
powdery60%
balsamic50%
Scent match49%Some overlap · both amber, warm spicy and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
GeraniumYlang-YlangRosemaryBergamotMint
Heart
ClovesTuberoseOsmanthusJasmineLily-of-the-Valley
Base
MyrrhSandalwoodBenzoinOakmossVetiverAmberVanilla
Top15-30 mins
SaffronBergamotLemon
Heart2-4 hrs
MyrrhYlang-Ylang
Base7-10 hrs
VanillaAmberSandalwoodBenzoin
InformationalShared notesYlang-Ylang, Bergamot, Myrrh and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Seta, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring19
Summer14
Fall81
Winter100
Day38
Night100
Spring51
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day97
Night100
Category winnerDNAMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#9,268
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews19
Overall rank#3,817
PerfumerAndrea (Thero) Casotti
Launched—
Reviews44
Category winnerSetaHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotDNA by Bijan is a bold 1990s floral with a spicy, resinous backbone. Reviewers often describe it as warm, rich, musky and assertive, with geranium, herbs and spice up top before the florals sink into myrrh, benzoin, sandalwood, amber and vanilla. It suits people who enjoy vintage-style statement perfumes more than cle…
Reviews →Seta by Moresque is a smooth, comforting amber fragrance that wraps around your skin like a heavy silk scarf on a chilly morning. It opens with a quick splash of lemon and bergamot spiced with golden saffron, but the real star here is the cozy blend of sweet myrrh and creamy ylang-ylang petals at the center. As it set…
Reviews →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, DNA or Seta?
Seta takes 4 of 7 categories. DNA is rated 3.84/5 from 91 votes; Seta is rated 4.17/5 from 411 votes. Choose DNA for a aromatic and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Seta for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, DNA or Seta?
DNA lasts longest (DNA 79/100, Seta 67/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, DNA or Seta?
DNA projects furthest (DNA 69/100, Seta 61/100), based on community performance votes.
Do DNA and Seta smell similar?
Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Ylang-Ylang, Bergamot, Myrrh and Sandalwood.
Is DNA or Seta better for summer or winter?
For summer, DNA is the stronger pick. For winter, DNA is the stronger pick. DNA suits evening wear; Seta suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in DNA and Seta?
DNA has top notes of Geranium, Ylang-Ylang, Rosemary and Bergamot, heart notes of Cloves, Tuberose, Osmanthus and Jasmine, a base of Myrrh, Sandalwood, Benzoin and Oakmoss. Seta has top notes of Saffron, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Myrrh and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Vanilla, Amber, Sandalwood and Benzoin.
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