ARC vs Semi-Bespoke No. 23
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
55%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Semi-Bespoke No. 23 takes 4 of 7 categories.
ARCChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Semi-Bespoke No. 23Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
ARC3/7
Semi-Bespoke No. 234/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Semi-Bespoke No. 23
- Community sentiment
- Semi-Bespoke No. 23
- Longevity
- Semi-Bespoke No. 23
- Sillage & projection
- Semi-Bespoke No. 23
- Value for money
- ARC
- Versatility
- ARC
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- ARC
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
ARCMalloSemi-Bespoke No. 23Roja DoveWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.07/ 5 · 121 votes
Have 32%Had 4%Want 64%
4.31/ 5 · 36 votes
Have 52%Had 6%Want 42%
Category winnerSemi-Bespoke No. 23Rating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate64%Love
12%Like
4%Ok
7%Dislike
13%Hate
121 votes
67%Love
14%Like
6%Ok
11%Dislike
3%Hate
36 votes
Category winnerSemi-Bespoke No. 23Most positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevitySemi-Bespoke No. 23
SillageSemi-Bespoke No. 23
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerARCBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
woody92%
amber84%
fresh spicy77%
lavender69%
earthy61%
woody100%
aromatic92%
fresh spicy84%
amber77%
warm spicy69%
balsamic61%
Scent match55%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and amber
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 60 minutes
Pine TreeRosemaryBasilThyme
Heart2 to 4 hours
LavenderJasmine Sambac
Base6 to 8 hours
Siam BenzoinOakmossStyraxCypriol Oil or Nagarmotha
Top
OreganoThymeBasilBergamot
Heart
Rock roseGeranium
Base
OlibanumClovesSandalwoodLabdanumVanillaCypriol Oil or NagarmothaPine TreePatchouli
InformationalShared notesPine Tree, Basil, Thyme and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha. Durations are only published for ARC, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer64
Fall96
Winter84
Day100
Night78
Spring40
Summer7
Fall100
Winter67
Day38
Night100
Category winnerARCMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#7,687
PerfumerAntonio Lasheras, Rajesh Balkrishnan
Launched—
Reviews41
Overall rank#21,952
PerfumerRoja Dove
Launched—
Reviews6
Category winnerARCHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotARC by Mallo is an aromatic woody fougere that brings wild mountain air into everyday wear. It opens with a crisp snap of pine tree, crushed rosemary, basil, and savory thyme that smells like rubbing fresh garden herbs between your fingers. As it warms, smooth lavender and a subtle touch of jasmine sambac soften the s…
Reviews →Semi-Bespoke No. 23 is a warm, resinous woody amber built around green herbs, frankincense and labdanum. It opens aromatic and earthy with oregano, thyme and basil, then settles into creamy sandalwood, soft vanilla and a dense amber base. It usually reads more masculine than fully neutral, and it suits cool weather be…
Reviews →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, ARC or Semi-Bespoke No. 23?
Semi-Bespoke No. 23 takes 4 of 7 categories. ARC is rated 4.07/5 from 121 votes; Semi-Bespoke No. 23 is rated 4.31/5 from 36 votes. Choose ARC for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Semi-Bespoke No. 23 for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, ARC or Semi-Bespoke No. 23?
Semi-Bespoke No. 23 lasts longest (Semi-Bespoke No. 23 82/100, ARC 78/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, ARC or Semi-Bespoke No. 23?
Projection is very close: Semi-Bespoke No. 23 67/100, ARC 65/100 for sillage.
Do ARC and Semi-Bespoke No. 23 smell similar?
Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and amber accords. Common notes include Pine Tree, Basil, Thyme and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha.
Is ARC or Semi-Bespoke No. 23 better for summer or winter?
For summer, ARC is the stronger pick. For winter, ARC is the stronger pick. ARC suits daytime wear; Semi-Bespoke No. 23 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in ARC and Semi-Bespoke No. 23?
ARC has top notes of Pine Tree, Rosemary, Basil and Thyme, heart notes of Lavender and Jasmine Sambac, a base of Siam Benzoin, Oakmoss, Styrax and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha. Semi-Bespoke No. 23 has top notes of Oregano, Thyme, Basil and Bergamot, heart notes of Rock rose and Geranium, a base of Olibanum, Cloves, Sandalwood and Labdanum.
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