Fragrance comparison

Basso vs SEMI BESPOKE NO. 26

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 720 ratings analysed

4 wins

Basso

Sospiro Perfumes · 2022

4.34715 votes

Rank #901 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

57%scent match

Closely related

SEMI BESPOKE NO. 26

Roja Dove

4.605 votes

Rank #39,844 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Basso takes 4 of 4 categories.

Basso
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. 26
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Basso4/4

SEMI BESPOKE NO. 260/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Basso
Sillage & projection: Basso
Value for money: Basso
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Basso

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BassoSospiro Perfumes

SEMI BESPOKE NO. 26Roja Dove

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.34/ 5 · 715 votes

Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%

4.60/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 36%Had 0%Want 64%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

60%Love

24%Like

9%Ok

4%Dislike

3%Hate

715 votes

60%Love

40%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate90

Category winners

LongevityBasso

SillageBasso

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value33

¤ Price value13

Category winnerBassoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic91%

fresh spicy83%

citrus74%

earthy65%

warm spicy56%

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

citrus77%

amber69%

balsamic61%

Scent match57%Closely related · both woody, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Grapefruit

Heart2-4 hrs

CarnationMayflowerLabdanum

Base8-10 hrs

VetiverCedarOakmossBlack PepperSandalwoodGuaiac WoodNutmegPink Pepper

Top

GrapefruitBergamotLavenderBasilLime

Heart

Jasmine

Base

PatchouliLeatherFrankincenseAmbraromeVetiverBlack PepperGuaiac WoodSandalwood

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Vetiver, Black Pepper and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Basso, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer99

Fall0

Winter32

Day100

Night62

Spring100

Summer50

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men80

Unisex15

Women5

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#901

PerfumerChristian Provenzano

Launched2022

Reviews111

Overall rank#39,844

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerBassoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Sospiro Basso opens with an invigorating spray of bitter grapefruit zest, cutting through the air with a brisk, natural citrus punch. As the initial flash settles on your skin, a spicy floral heart of clove-like carnation and resinous labdanum smooths out the edges, preventing the blend from smelling like a basic colo…

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SEMI BESPOKE NO. 26 opens with a brisk mix of grapefruit, bergamot, lime and lavender, then settles into a woody amber base with patchouli, frankincense, leather and soft sandalwood. It reads polished, dry and aromatic rather than sweet, with a spiced green edge that may appeal more to wearers who enjoy refined, tradi…

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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, Basso or SEMI BESPOKE NO. 26?

Basso takes 4 of 4 categories. Basso is rated 4.34/5 from 715 votes; SEMI BESPOKE NO. 26 is rated 4.60/5 from 5 votes. Choose Basso for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose SEMI BESPOKE NO. 26 for a woody and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Basso or SEMI BESPOKE NO. 26?

Basso lasts longest (Basso 76/100, SEMI BESPOKE NO. 26 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Basso or SEMI BESPOKE NO. 26?

Basso projects furthest (Basso 66/100, SEMI BESPOKE NO. 26 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Basso and SEMI BESPOKE NO. 26 smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Vetiver, Black Pepper and Sandalwood.

Is Basso or SEMI BESPOKE NO. 26 better for summer or winter?

Basso suits daytime wear; SEMI BESPOKE NO. 26 suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Basso and SEMI BESPOKE NO. 26?

Basso has top notes of Grapefruit, heart notes of Carnation, Mayflower and Labdanum, a base of Vetiver, Cedar, Oakmoss and Black Pepper. SEMI BESPOKE NO. 26 has top notes of Grapefruit, Bergamot, Lavender and Basil, heart notes of Jasmine, a base of Patchouli, Leather, Frankincense and Ambrarome.