Fragrance comparison

Oligarch vs San Setto

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 1,204 ratings analysed

3 wins

Oligarch

Roja Dove

4.371,202 votes

Rank #151 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

San Setto

Everyday

3.002 votes

Rank #63,129 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Oligarch takes 3 of 4 categories.

Oligarch
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
San Setto
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Oligarch3/4

San Setto1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

OligarchRoja Dove

San SettoEveryday

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.37/ 5 · 1,202 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

3.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 40%Had 0%Want 60%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

60%Love

27%Like

6%Ok

5%Dislike

2%Hate

708 votes

0%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

50%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityOligarch

SillageOligarch

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value39

¤ Price value100

Category winnerSan SettoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

fruity69%

leather61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

fruity77%

patchouli69%

musky61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LemonBergamotLimeLavenderThyme

Heart

Black CurrantAppleOrange BlossomChampacaJasmineCoconutLily

Base

juniper berryBirchPink PepperCedarOakmossAmberTonka BeanMate

Top15-30 mins

SageLemonLimeBlack Currant

Heart2-3 hrs

LavenderPatchouliFig

Base4-6 hrs

CedarSandalwoodAmbrette (Musk Mallow)

InformationalShared notesLemon, Lime, Lavender and Black Currant. Durations are only published for San Setto, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer93

Fall0

Winter30

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night35

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men80

Unisex16

Women4

Men33

Unisex33

Women33

Casual 40%Work 36%Date 15%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#151

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews233

Overall rank#63,129

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerOligarchHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Oligarch is a polished citrus chypre with the bright, bitter sparkle of lemon, bergamot and lime up front, then a smoother core of black currant, herbs and woods. It often reads refined, masculine and tailored rather than loud. If you already enjoy Terre d'Hermes, this sits in a similar space but usually feels richer,…

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Everyday San Setto opens with an energizing crackle of crushed herbal sage, tart green lime, and dark black currant juice. The first three minutes carry a fleeting blast of cosmetic alcohol before grounding into clean lavender and earthy patchouli. Soft fig pulp keeps the center creamy without tipping into dessert swe…

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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, Oligarch or San Setto?

Oligarch takes 3 of 4 categories. Oligarch is rated 4.37/5 from 1,202 votes; San Setto is rated 3.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Oligarch for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose San Setto for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Oligarch or San Setto?

Oligarch lasts longest (Oligarch 77/100, San Setto 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Oligarch or San Setto?

Oligarch projects furthest (Oligarch 70/100, San Setto 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Oligarch and San Setto smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Lemon, Lime, Lavender and Black Currant.

Is Oligarch or San Setto better for summer or winter?

San Setto suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Oligarch and San Setto?

Oligarch has top notes of Lemon, Bergamot, Lime and Lavender, heart notes of Black Currant, Apple, Orange Blossom and Champaca, a base of juniper berry, Birch, Pink Pepper and Cedar. San Setto has top notes of Sage, Lemon, Lime and Black Currant, heart notes of Lavender, Patchouli and Fig, a base of Cedar, Sandalwood and Ambrette (Musk Mallow).