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101 vs Semi-Bespoke No. 21

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

Updated 52 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

101 takes 3 of 5 categories.

  • 101

    Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Semi-Bespoke No. 21

    Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

1013/5
Semi-Bespoke No. 212/5
Ratings & consensus
Semi-Bespoke No. 21
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
101
Sillage & projection
101
Value for money
101
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Semi-Bespoke No. 21

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
101Odoratika
Semi-Bespoke No. 21Roja Dove
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.17/ 5 · 18 votes
Have 12%Had 13%Want 75%
4.29/ 5 · 34 votes
Have 47%Had 8%Want 45%
Category winnerSemi-Bespoke No. 21Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
67%Love
11%Like
6%Ok
6%Dislike
11%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

62%Love
15%Like
15%Ok
9%Dislike
0%Hate

34 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity88
〰 Sillage76
♥ Love / hate79
⏱ Longevity78
〰 Sillage66
♥ Love / hate82
Category winners

Longevity101

Sillage101

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value69
¤ Price value36
Category winner101Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
aromatic91%
citrus83%
floral74%
sweet65%
fruity56%
woody100%
amber92%
earthy84%
leather77%
warm spicy69%
aromatic61%
Scent match28%Clearly different · both woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
QuinceCitronMandarin OrangeRhubarb
Heart
SakeRhododendronHinoki WoodCypress
Base
YuzuBuddha WoodBambooboxwoodGrapefruitOlibanumAmberLabdanum
Top
GrapefruitMandarin Orange
Heart
Rose de MaiRock roseJasmineTuberoseHeliotropeLily-of-the-Valley
Base
Cypriol Oil or NagarmothaLeatherOakmossBenzoinJuniper BerriesOlibanumClovesPatchouli
InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Grapefruit and Olibanum. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer67
Fall33
Winter67
Day100
Night14
Spring82
Summer45
Fall100
Winter36
Day56
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men57
Unisex43
Women0
Men47
Unisex27
Women27
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#44,296

PerfumerValeria Karmanova

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#33,183

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerSemi-Bespoke No. 21Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

101 by Odoratika opens with a sharp burst of quince and citron, transitioning into a woody, aromatic heart of sake and hinoki. This unisex scent balances bright citrus notes against earthy bamboo and cypress on the skin. It suits those seeking an easygoing, modern fragrance for daytime wear during the spring months.

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Semi-Bespoke No. 21 opens bright with tart grapefruit and mandarin, then quickly turns richer, moving into rose, white florals, cypriol, leather and warm spice. It wears like a polished leathery chypre with an ambery, mossy base, and it suits someone who enjoys clear structure, visible transitions and a more dressed-u…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, 101 or Semi-Bespoke No. 21?

101 takes 3 of 5 categories. 101 is rated 4.17/5 from 18 votes; Semi-Bespoke No. 21 is rated 4.29/5 from 34 votes. Choose 101 for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Semi-Bespoke No. 21 for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, 101 or Semi-Bespoke No. 21?

101 lasts longest (101 88/100, Semi-Bespoke No. 21 78/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 101 or Semi-Bespoke No. 21?

101 projects furthest (101 76/100, Semi-Bespoke No. 21 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 101 and Semi-Bespoke No. 21 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit and Olibanum.

Is 101 or Semi-Bespoke No. 21 better for summer or winter?

101 suits daytime wear; Semi-Bespoke No. 21 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 101 and Semi-Bespoke No. 21?

101 has top notes of Quince, Citron, Mandarin Orange and Rhubarb, heart notes of Sake, Rhododendron, Hinoki Wood and Cypress, a base of Yuzu, Buddha Wood, Bamboo and boxwood. Semi-Bespoke No. 21 has top notes of Grapefruit and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Rose de Mai, Rock rose, Jasmine and Tuberose, a base of Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Leather, Oakmoss and Benzoin.

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