Fragrance comparison

Seta vs Violetta del Mediterraneo

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 105 ratings analysed

3 wins

Seta

Gritti

3.8998 votes

Rank #14,958 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Violetta del Mediterraneo

Carpentieri Profumi

4.437 votes

Rank #44,160 VioletPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Seta takes 3 of 4 categories.

Seta
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Violetta del Mediterraneo
Choose it for a violet and powdery character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Seta3/4

Violetta del Mediterraneo1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Seta
Sillage & projection: Seta
Value for money: Violetta del Mediterraneo
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

Violetta del MediterraneoCarpentieri Profumi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.89/ 5 · 98 votes

Have 34%Had 10%Want 56%

4.43/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 60%Had 0%Want 40%

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

43%Love

57%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage33

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevitySeta

SillageSeta

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value95

Category winnerVioletta del MediterraneoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet92%

woody84%

white floral77%

rose69%

violet61%

violet100%

powdery92%

iris84%

white floral77%

sweet69%

citrus61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both sweet, violet and white floral

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

RaspberryBergamotRed CurrantNeroliLemon

Heart

VioletOrange BlossomJasmineGardeniaRose

Base

IrisTonka BeanWhite HoneyPatchouliSandalwoodAmber

InformationalShared notesRaspberry, Orange Blossom, Violet and Rose. 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

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex31

Women66

Men0

Unisex17

Women83

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,958

PerfumerLuca Gritti

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#44,160

PerfumerNot listed

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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Violetta del Mediterraneo by Carpentieri Profumi opens with a bright tartness from red currant, lemon, and bergamot before settling into a dense floral heart. Violet and iris dominate the composition, bringing a classic cosmetic powder texture that feels soft and vintage. As the scent warms on skin, gardenia and orang…

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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 Violetta del Mediterraneo?

Seta takes 3 of 4 categories. Seta is rated 3.89/5 from 98 votes; Violetta del Mediterraneo is rated 4.43/5 from 7 votes. Choose Seta for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Violetta del Mediterraneo for a violet and powdery character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Seta or Violetta del Mediterraneo?

Seta lasts longest (Seta 70/100, Violetta del Mediterraneo 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Seta or Violetta del Mediterraneo?

Seta projects furthest (Seta 63/100, Violetta del Mediterraneo 33/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Seta and Violetta del Mediterraneo smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, violet and white floral accords. Common notes include Raspberry, Orange Blossom, Violet and Rose.

Is Seta or Violetta del Mediterraneo better for summer or winter?

Seta suits daytime wear; Violetta del Mediterraneo suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Seta and Violetta del Mediterraneo?

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. Violetta del Mediterraneo has top notes of Raspberry, Bergamot, Red Currant and Neroli, heart notes of Violet, Orange Blossom, Jasmine and Gardenia, a base of Iris, Tonka Bean, White Honey and Patchouli.