Fragrance comparison

San Setto vs Musc Impérial

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 910 ratings analysed

San Setto

Everyday

3.002 votes

Rank #63,129 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

61%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Musc Impérial

Atelier Cologne

4.00908 votes

Rank #25,259 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Musc Impérial takes 3 of 4 categories.

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

San Setto1/4

Musc Impérial3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

San SettoEveryday

Musc ImpérialAtelier Cologne

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 40%Had 0%Want 60%

4.00/ 5 · 908 votes

Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

50%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

36%Love

42%Like

9%Ok

11%Dislike

1%Hate

908 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityMusc Impérial

SillageMusc Impérial

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value47

Category winnerSan SettoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

fruity77%

patchouli69%

musky61%

fruity100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

floral77%

citrus69%

soft spicy61%

Scent match61%Closely related · both woody, fruity and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

SageLemonLimeBlack Currant

Heart2-3 hrs

LavenderPatchouliFig

Base4-6 hrs

CedarSandalwoodAmbrette (Musk Mallow)

Top

Black CurrantCalabrian bergamotClary Sage

Heart

FigLeatherLavender

Base

Ambrette (Musk Mallow)Virginia Cedar

InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Lavender, Fig and Cedar. Durations are only published for San Setto, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night35

Spring100

Summer97

Fall0

Winter27

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex33

Women33

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

Men60

Unisex36

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#63,129

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#25,259

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMusc ImpérialHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Musc Impérial opens with a sharp burst of tart black currant and bitter Calabrian bergamot. Within minutes, the fruitiness softens as earthy Andalusian fig and green clary sage emerge. The heart turns aromatic and slightly herbaceous, supported by clean lavender from Provence. As the cologne settles on skin, a dry Vir…

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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, San Setto or Musc Impérial?

Musc Impérial takes 3 of 4 categories. San Setto is rated 3.00/5 from 2 votes; Musc Impérial is rated 4.00/5 from 908 votes. Choose San Setto for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Musc Impérial for a fruity and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, San Setto or Musc Impérial?

Musc Impérial lasts longest (Musc Impérial 62/100, San Setto 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, San Setto or Musc Impérial?

Musc Impérial projects furthest (Musc Impérial 58/100, San Setto 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do San Setto and Musc Impérial smell similar?

Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fruity and aromatic accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Lavender, Fig and Cedar.

Is San Setto or Musc Impérial better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in San Setto and Musc Impérial?

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). Musc Impérial has top notes of Black Currant, Calabrian bergamot and Clary Sage, heart notes of Fig, Leather and Lavender, a base of Ambrette (Musk Mallow) and Virginia Cedar.