Fragrance comparison

Kotor vs SETI I

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 85 ratings analysed

Kotor

Memo Paris

4.0374 votes

Rank #14,961 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

SETI I

Nilafar du Nil

3.7311 votes

Rank #44,262 AmberLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

SETI I takes 3 of 5 categories.

Kotor
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
SETI I
Choose it for a amber and leather character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Kotor2/5

SETI I3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

KotorMemo Paris

SETI INilafar du Nil

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.03/ 5 · 74 votes

Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%

3.73/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 56%Had 0%Want 44%

Category winnerKotorRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

19%Like

18%Ok

11%Dislike

3%Hate

74 votes

45%Love

27%Like

0%Ok

9%Dislike

18%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity94

〰 Sillage96

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevitySETI I

SillageSETI I

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value35

¤ Price value88

Category winnerSETI IBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber92%

warm spicy84%

sweet77%

nutty69%

aromatic61%

amber100%

leather91%

caramel83%

sweet74%

animalic65%

warm spicy56%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both amber, sweet and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

HazelnutMyrrhAmberwoodCaramelLeatherSandalwoodTonka BeanMateClovesHoneyAgarwood (Oud)Bourbon Vanilla

No top / heart / base split published

Top

HoneyClovesRose

Heart

LeatherSaffronHazelnutJasmine

Base

CaramelAmberOudTonka

InformationalShared notesHazelnut, Caramel, Leather 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

Spring33

Summer25

Fall100

Winter75

Day48

Night100

Spring43

Summer29

Fall43

Winter100

Day20

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men23

Unisex59

Women18

Men56

Unisex33

Women11

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,961

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#44,262

PerfumerRita Brena

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerKotorHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Kotor by Memo Paris opens with a strong burst of warm saffron, dark honey, and aromatic thyme. As the initial sharpness settles, a distinct roasted hazelnut note comes forward, grounded by smooth amberwood and dry cedar. Rich caramel and Madagascar vanilla soften the mid-notes without pushing the scent into sickly swe…

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SETI I by Nilafar du Nil is a leather-forward fragrance designed for both men and women. It opens with honey and cloves, settling into a heart of leather, saffron, and hazelnut. The base adds warmth with caramel, amber, oud, and tonka. This 2024 launch offers a bold, commanding profile suitable for cold winter evening…

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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, Kotor or SETI I?

SETI I takes 3 of 5 categories. Kotor is rated 4.03/5 from 74 votes; SETI I is rated 3.73/5 from 11 votes. Choose Kotor for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose SETI I for a amber and leather character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Kotor or SETI I?

SETI I lasts longest (SETI I 94/100, Kotor 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Kotor or SETI I?

SETI I projects furthest (SETI I 96/100, Kotor 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Kotor and SETI I smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, sweet and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Hazelnut, Caramel, Leather and Cloves.

Is Kotor or SETI I better for summer or winter?

Kotor suits evening wear; SETI I suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Kotor and SETI I?

Kotor features Hazelnut, Myrrh, Amberwood, Caramel and Leather. SETI I has top notes of Honey, Cloves and Rose, heart notes of Leather, Saffron, Hazelnut and Jasmine, a base of Caramel, Amber, Oud and Tonka.