Areté
Votes lean masculine
25 ratings
From your scent profile
Gritti Areté is a spicy, woody unisex fragrance built around sandalwood, cardamom and leather; it has been discontinued.
Skunky's take: The scent you will reach for once the scarf comes out.
How does it perform?
From 36 community ratings, all out of 10.
Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.
People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.
Sits nicely on a shelf.
Most people feel it is worth the price.
Blind buy risk
96% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.
Notes
They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.
Top notesfirst 15 minutes
Accords
From most dominant to most subtle.
- Spicy
- Woody
- Oriental
- Resinous
- Earthy
- Smoky
- Leathery
Spicy
Woody
Oriental
Resinous
Earthy
Smoky
LeatheryWhat does Areté smell like?
Calabrian bergamot and cardamom bring a spiced freshness, while cedar and sandalwood lay a dry woodiness beneath it. Leather, tobacco and whisky pull the scent in a smoky, leathery, slightly earthy direction, and the resinous, oriental accords keep it warm.
Both its longevity and its sillage are rated strong, though the number of votes is small. It reads as a heavy, characterful scent that suits men and women alike. Jovoy Private Label and Dior Leather Oud have a close profile.
When to wear it?
Seasons and occasions, by user votes.
- 36%Winter
- 36%Autumn
- 16%Spring
- 12%Summer
Winter
Autumn
Spring
Summer- Evening31%
- Nighttime28%
- Casual24%
- Office14%
Go easy on it for the office: the sillage is strong.
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Last updated: October 26, 2026