Fragrance comparison

Seta vs Maldives

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 102 ratings analysed

Seta

Gritti

3.8998 votes

Rank #14,958 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

64%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Maldives

Millionaire

5.004 votes

Rank #40,106 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Maldives takes 3 of 4 categories.

Seta
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Maldives
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Seta1/4

Maldives3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Maldives
Sillage & projection: Maldives
Value for money: Maldives
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

SetaGritti

MaldivesMillionaire

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.89/ 5 · 98 votes

Have 34%Had 10%Want 56%

5.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 27%Had 9%Want 64%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

32%Love

43%Like

11%Ok

11%Dislike

3%Hate

98 votes

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityMaldives

SillageMaldives

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value88

Category winnerMaldivesBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet92%

woody84%

white floral77%

rose69%

violet61%

white floral100%

woody92%

fruity84%

rose77%

citrus69%

amber61%

Scent match64%Closely related · both fruity, white floral and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

RaspberryOrange BlossomViolet

Heart2 to 4 hours

RoseIrisOrnithogalumJasmine

Base4 to 8 hours

CedarAgarwood (Oud)CypressAmber

Top

Green AppleNeroliRaspberry

Heart

Orange BlossomTurkish RoseGardeniaJasmineIris

Base

Woody NotesIso E SuperCedarCypressAmber

InformationalShared notesRaspberry, Orange Blossom, Rose and Iris. Durations are only published for Seta, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer53

Fall86

Winter56

Day100

Night74

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night75

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex31

Women66

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,958

PerfumerLuca Gritti

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#40,106

PerfumerShadi Samra

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSetaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Maldives by Millionaire opens with a sharp, fruity burst of green apple, sour raspberry, and bitter neroli. This bright, slightly sweet introduction quickly yields to a heavy, clean white floral heart where orange blossom and jasmine take the lead. A creamy gardenia and powdery iris soften the edges, preventing the cl…

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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, Seta or Maldives?

Maldives takes 3 of 4 categories. Seta is rated 3.89/5 from 98 votes; Maldives is rated 5.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Seta for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Maldives for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Seta or Maldives?

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

Which projects more, Seta or Maldives?

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

Do Seta and Maldives smell similar?

Closely related: a 64% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, white floral and woody accords. Common notes include Raspberry, Orange Blossom, Rose and Iris.

Is Seta or Maldives better for summer or winter?

Seta suits daytime wear; Maldives suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Seta and Maldives?

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. Maldives has top notes of Green Apple, Neroli and Raspberry, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Turkish Rose, Gardenia and Jasmine, a base of Woody Notes, Iso E Super, Cedar and Cypress.