Fragrance comparison

Arabia Madame vs Semi-Bespoke No. 4

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 66 ratings analysed

Arabia Madame

Le Chameau

4.2634 votes

Rank #25,995 CitrusWoody

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37%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Semi-Bespoke No. 4

Roja Dove

4.2232 votes

Rank #21,986 PowderyWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Semi-Bespoke No. 4 takes 4 of 7 categories.

Arabia Madame
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Semi-Bespoke No. 4
Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, evening wear.

Arabia Madame3/7

Semi-Bespoke No. 44/7

Ratings & consensus: Arabia Madame
Community sentiment: Arabia Madame
Longevity: Semi-Bespoke No. 4
Sillage & projection: Semi-Bespoke No. 4
Value for money: Arabia Madame
Versatility: Semi-Bespoke No. 4
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Semi-Bespoke No. 4

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Arabia MadameLe Chameau

Semi-Bespoke No. 4Roja Dove

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.26/ 5 · 34 votes

Have 41%Had 7%Want 51%

4.22/ 5 · 32 votes

Have 42%Had 5%Want 53%

Category winnerArabia MadameRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

53%Love

29%Like

12%Ok

3%Dislike

3%Hate

34 votes

59%Love

16%Like

16%Ok

6%Dislike

3%Hate

32 votes

Category winnerArabia MadameMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevitySemi-Bespoke No. 4

SillageSemi-Bespoke No. 4

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value74

¤ Price value20

Category winnerArabia MadameBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

patchouli84%

rose77%

earthy69%

aromatic61%

powdery100%

woody92%

amber84%

iris77%

warm spicy69%

citrus61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top1 to 2 hours

OrangeLemonBergamot

Heart3 to 5 hours

PatchouliRoseJasmine

Base4 to 6 hours

VetiverVanilla

Top

BlackberryOrangeBergamotLemon

Heart

VioletCarnationCinnamonJasmineRoseMagnolia

Base

Orris RootResinsVanillaSandalwoodCedarBenzoinPatchouliAmbergris

InformationalShared notesOrange, Lemon, Bergamot and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Arabia Madame, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer56

Fall56

Winter17

Day100

Night61

Spring100

Summer13

Fall100

Winter63

Day86

Night100

Category winnerSemi-Bespoke No. 4Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men6

Unisex3

Women91

Men6

Unisex50

Women44

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,995

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#21,986

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerSemi-Bespoke No. 4Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Arabia Madame by Le Chameau is a floral citrus fragrance built around a classic combination of bright fruit and earthy base notes. The scent opens with a crisp burst of orange, lemon, and bergamot, creating a clean and lively introduction. As the bright citrus settles, the heart reveals romantic rose and jasmine balan…

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Semi-Bespoke No. 4 opens with citrus and blackberry, then quickly turns into a powdery floral amber built around violet, jasmine, cinnamon and a buttery orris base. It feels polished, sweet and slightly resinous rather than fresh for long. This suits someone who enjoys elegant, mature unisex fragrances with a soft fru…

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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, Arabia Madame or Semi-Bespoke No. 4?

Semi-Bespoke No. 4 takes 4 of 7 categories. Arabia Madame is rated 4.26/5 from 34 votes; Semi-Bespoke No. 4 is rated 4.22/5 from 32 votes. Choose Arabia Madame for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Semi-Bespoke No. 4 for a powdery and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Arabia Madame or Semi-Bespoke No. 4?

Semi-Bespoke No. 4 lasts longest (Semi-Bespoke No. 4 75/100, Arabia Madame 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Arabia Madame or Semi-Bespoke No. 4?

Semi-Bespoke No. 4 projects furthest (Semi-Bespoke No. 4 67/100, Arabia Madame 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Arabia Madame and Semi-Bespoke No. 4 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Orange, Lemon, Bergamot and Patchouli.

Is Arabia Madame or Semi-Bespoke No. 4 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Arabia Madame is the stronger pick. For winter, Semi-Bespoke No. 4 is the stronger pick. Arabia Madame suits daytime wear; Semi-Bespoke No. 4 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Arabia Madame and Semi-Bespoke No. 4?

Arabia Madame has top notes of Orange, Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Patchouli, Rose and Jasmine, a base of Vetiver and Vanilla. Semi-Bespoke No. 4 has top notes of Blackberry, Orange, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Violet, Carnation, Cinnamon and Jasmine, a base of Orris Root, Resins, Vanilla and Sandalwood.