Fragrance comparison

Instinct vs Seta

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 102 ratings analysed

Instinct

Pisello Parfum

3.004 votes

Rank #63,932 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Seta

Gritti

3.8998 votes

Rank #14,958 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Seta takes 4 of 4 categories.

Instinct
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Best in fall, evening wear.
Seta
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Instinct0/4

Seta4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

InstinctPisello Parfum

SetaGritti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 14%Had 10%Want 76%

3.89/ 5 · 98 votes

Have 34%Had 10%Want 56%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

50%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

32%Love

43%Like

11%Ok

11%Dislike

3%Hate

98 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevitySeta

SillageSeta

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value46

Category winnerSetaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

fruity84%

warm spicy77%

powdery69%

earthy61%

fruity100%

sweet92%

woody84%

white floral77%

rose69%

violet61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both woody and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

RaspberrySaffronThymeFruity NotesCypressGreen NotesCardamomItalian Orange

Heart

OlibanumJasmineRoseOrris RootJasmine SambacIrisAmbrette (Musk Mallow)Pear

Base

Woody NotesAmberVetiverVirginia CedarMuskVanillaMossPatchouli

Top30 to 45 minutes

RaspberryOrange BlossomViolet

Heart2 to 4 hours

RoseIrisOrnithogalumJasmine

Base4 to 8 hours

CedarAgarwood (Oud)CypressAmber

InformationalShared notesRaspberry, Cypress, Jasmine and Rose. Durations are only published for Seta, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Spring100

Summer53

Fall86

Winter56

Day100

Night74

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

Men3

Unisex31

Women66

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#63,932

PerfumerManuel Alejandro Bojorquez Segovia

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#14,958

PerfumerLuca Gritti

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerSetaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Instinct by Pisello Parfum introduces a dry, heavy leather profile energized by a sharp twist of raspberry and saffron. Launched in 2024, this unisex fragrance balances intense woodiness with green elements like cypress, making it a rugged yet sweet option for crisp autumn evenings.

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Seta by Gritti pairs tart raspberry and candied violet against a dark, dry foundation of cedar and agarwood oud. Launched in 2020 and composed by Luca Gritti, the scent begins with a rush of sweet berries and bright orange blossom. As the initial fruitiness softens, a plush heart of rose, powdery iris, jasmine, and st…

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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, Instinct or Seta?

Seta takes 4 of 4 categories. Instinct is rated 3.00/5 from 4 votes; Seta is rated 3.89/5 from 98 votes. Choose Instinct for a woody and aromatic character. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Seta for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Instinct or Seta?

Seta lasts longest (Seta 70/100, Instinct 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Instinct or Seta?

Seta projects furthest (Seta 63/100, Instinct 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Instinct and Seta smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and fruity accords. Common notes include Raspberry, Cypress, Jasmine and Rose.

Is Instinct or Seta better for summer or winter?

Instinct suits evening wear; Seta suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Instinct and Seta?

Instinct has top notes of Raspberry, Saffron, Thyme and Fruity Notes, heart notes of Olibanum, Jasmine, Rose and Orris Root, a base of Woody Notes, Amber, Vetiver and Virginia Cedar. Seta has top notes of Raspberry, Orange Blossom and Violet, heart notes of Rose, Iris, Ornithogalum and Jasmine, a base of Cedar, Agarwood (Oud), Cypress and Amber.