Fragrance comparison

Aura vs Semi-Bespoke No. 25

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 30 ratings analysed

Aura

Marilyn Miglin

3.449 votes

Rank #50,596 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

11%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Semi-Bespoke No. 25

Roja Dove

3.9521 votes

Rank #36,253 White FloralWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Semi-Bespoke No. 25 takes 3 of 4 categories.

Aura
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Semi-Bespoke No. 25
Choose it for a white floral and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

Aura1/4

Semi-Bespoke No. 253/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Semi-Bespoke No. 25
Sillage & projection: Semi-Bespoke No. 25
Value for money: Aura
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Semi-Bespoke No. 25

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AuraMarilyn Miglin

Semi-Bespoke No. 25Roja Dove

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.44/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 33%Had 11%Want 56%

3.95/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 47%Had 6%Want 48%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

22%Like

0%Ok

44%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

48%Love

24%Like

10%Ok

14%Dislike

5%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate61

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage82

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevitySemi-Bespoke No. 25

SillageSemi-Bespoke No. 25

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value42

¤ Price value34

Category winnerAuraBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

vanilla69%

balsamic61%

white floral100%

warm spicy92%

leather84%

fresh77%

tuberose69%

woody61%

Scent match11%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

CypressMandarin OrangeBergamotOrange

Heart1 to 2 hours

MarigoldWater LilyJasmine Sambac

Base3 to 4 hours

BenzoinSandalwoodVanillaPatchouli

Top

AldehydesMandarin Orange

Heart

TuberoseJasmineJasmine SambacOrange BlossomRose de MaiAppleYlang-YlangHeliotrope

Base

SaffronAgarwood (Oud)Cypriol Oil or NagarmothaCashmere WoodSuedeLabdanumGrassBirch Tar

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange and Jasmine Sambac. Durations are only published for Aura, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring40

Summer20

Fall100

Winter80

Day100

Night75

Spring100

Summer14

Fall86

Winter71

Day57

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men8

Unisex62

Women31

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#50,596

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#36,253

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerSemi-Bespoke No. 25Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Aura by Marilyn Miglin delivers a distinctive balance between brisk citrus brightness and warm, resinous depth. The opening immediately presents tart bergamot, orange, and sweet mandarin orange, sharpened by an aromatic, pine-like cypress note. This brisk green start gradually softens into a quiet floral heart where w…

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Semi-Bespoke No. 25 opens with a sparkling mandarin and aldehydic lift, then quickly turns into a rich jasmine and orange blossom floral wrapped in suede, saffron, and soft oud. It feels ornate, smooth, and a little demanding, with strong projection and a dressier, cooler-weather character that usually suits confident…

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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, Aura or Semi-Bespoke No. 25?

Semi-Bespoke No. 25 takes 3 of 4 categories. Aura is rated 3.44/5 from 9 votes; Semi-Bespoke No. 25 is rated 3.95/5 from 21 votes. Choose Aura for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Semi-Bespoke No. 25 for a white floral and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Aura or Semi-Bespoke No. 25?

Semi-Bespoke No. 25 lasts longest (Semi-Bespoke No. 25 78/100, Aura 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aura or Semi-Bespoke No. 25?

Semi-Bespoke No. 25 projects furthest (Semi-Bespoke No. 25 82/100, Aura 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aura and Semi-Bespoke No. 25 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 11% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange and Jasmine Sambac.

Is Aura or Semi-Bespoke No. 25 better for summer or winter?

Aura suits daytime wear; Semi-Bespoke No. 25 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aura and Semi-Bespoke No. 25?

Aura has top notes of Cypress, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Orange, heart notes of Marigold, Water Lily and Jasmine Sambac, a base of Benzoin, Sandalwood, Vanilla and Patchouli. Semi-Bespoke No. 25 has top notes of Aldehydes and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Tuberose, Jasmine, Jasmine Sambac and Orange Blossom, a base of Saffron, Agarwood (Oud), Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Cashmere Wood.