Fragrance comparison

Seth vs John Varvatos

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

Updated 18 Oct 2026 2,691 ratings analysed

3 wins

Seth

Udjat · 2021

3.789 votes

Rank #44,107 SweetHoney

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

John Varvatos

John Varvatos · 2004

4.152,682 votes

Rank #1,980 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Seth takes 3 of 5 categories.

Seth
Choose it for a sweet and honey character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
John Varvatos
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Seth3/5

John Varvatos1/5

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Seth
Sillage & projection: Seth
Value for money: Seth
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Tie
Fragranxe ranking: John Varvatos

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SethUdjat

John VarvatosJohn Varvatos

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.78/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 29%Had 6%Want 65%

4.15/ 5 · 2,682 votes

Have 56%Had 44%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

44%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

22%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

26%Love

54%Like

2%Ok

18%Dislike

0%Hate

1,389 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage84

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevitySeth

SillageSeth

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price value67

Category winnerSethBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

honey86%

oud72%

fruity58%

warm spicy44%

floral30%

fruity100%

sweet92%

patchouli84%

honey77%

white floral69%

earthy61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both sweet, honey and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

HoneyAgarwood (Oud)SpicesDatesFruits

No top / heart / base split published

Top20-30 mins

Damask PlumGeorgian ApricotMandarin Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

Turkish RoseLilyEgyptian JasmineMango Blossom

Base6-8+ hrs

PatchouliHoneyTonka BeanOakmoss

Category winnerTieSame dry-down length

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring40

Summer20

Fall40

Winter100

Day32

Night100

Spring85

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day79

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

Date 42%Party 32%Casual 16%Work 11%

Men0

Unisex9

Women91

Date 33%Casual 25%Work 23%Party 20%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#44,107

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2021

Reviews4

Overall rank#1,980

PerfumerRodrigo Flores-Roux

Launched2004

Reviews151

Category winnerJohn VarvatosHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

One spray of Seth leaves a heavy oil sheen right on your pulse point. Do not rub your wrists together. Give the concentrated parfum extrait a minute to breathe past its initial alcohol lift. Sticky palm dates and dark honey rush forward immediately. It smells like warm market fruit drying under a desert sun. Within tw…

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John Varvatos Eau de Parfum for women is a rich, full-bodied fruity chypre that steps far away from sugary mall sprays. It makes an entrance. An initial spray delivers a juicy flash of Damask plum, golden Georgian apricot, and zesty mandarin orange. Give it two minutes to settle on your pulse points. Once the alcohol …

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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, Seth or John Varvatos?

Seth takes 3 of 5 categories. Seth is rated 3.78/5 from 9 votes; John Varvatos is rated 4.15/5 from 2,682 votes. Choose Seth for a sweet and honey character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose John Varvatos for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Seth or John Varvatos?

Seth lasts longest (Seth 85/100, John Varvatos 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Seth or John Varvatos?

Seth projects furthest (Seth 84/100, John Varvatos 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Seth and John Varvatos smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, honey and fruity accords. Common notes include Honey, Agarwood (Oud) and Dates.

Is Seth or John Varvatos better for summer or winter?

Seth suits evening wear; John Varvatos suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Seth and John Varvatos?

Seth features Honey, Agarwood (Oud), Spices, Dates and Fruits. John Varvatos has top notes of Damask Plum, Georgian Apricot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Turkish Rose, Lily, Egyptian Jasmine and Mango Blossom, a base of Patchouli, Honey, Tonka Bean and Oakmoss.