Fragrance comparison

Bill-Ish 2 vs SEMI BESPOKE NO. 26

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

Updated 23 Oct 2026 8 ratings analysed

3 wins

Bill-Ish 2

The Dua Brand

4.003 votes

Rank #59,474 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

SEMI BESPOKE NO. 26

Roja Dove

4.605 votes

Rank #36,415 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bill-Ish 2 takes 3 of 4 categories.

Bill-Ish 2
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
SEMI BESPOKE NO. 26
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Bill-Ish 23/4

SEMI BESPOKE NO. 261/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Bill-Ish 2
Sillage & projection: Bill-Ish 2
Value for money: Bill-Ish 2
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: SEMI BESPOKE NO. 26

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Bill-Ish 2The Dua Brand

SEMI BESPOKE NO. 26Roja Dove

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 60%Had 0%Want 40%

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

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

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

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate90

Category winners

LongevityBill-Ish 2

SillageBill-Ish 2

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value13

Category winnerBill-Ish 2Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fresh spicy88%

citrus77%

floral65%

aromatic53%

sweet42%

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

citrus77%

amber69%

balsamic61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both woody, fresh spicy and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

PoppyEbony WoodPalo SantoBlack PepperBergamotPapyrusApple BlossomVanilla

No top / heart / base split published

Top

GrapefruitBergamotLavenderBasilLime

Heart

Jasmine

Base

PatchouliLeatherFrankincenseAmbraromeVetiverBlack PepperGuaiac WoodSandalwood

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper and Bergamot. Durations are only published for Bill-Ish 2, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day56

Night100

Spring100

Summer50

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Date 34%Casual 28%Work 22%Party 16%

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#59,474

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#36,415

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerSEMI BESPOKE NO. 26Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bill-Ish 2 by The Dua Brand is a concentrated Extrait de Parfum centered on dark woods, sharp spices, and meditative resinous smoke. The fragrance begins with a zesty sparkle of bergamot and crisp apple blossom, immediately kicked into gear by a pungent rush of black pepper. As the sharp opening softens, a dry heart o…

Reviews →

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…

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Bill-Ish 2 or SEMI BESPOKE NO. 26?

Bill-Ish 2 takes 3 of 4 categories. Bill-Ish 2 is rated 4.00/5 from 3 votes; SEMI BESPOKE NO. 26 is rated 4.60/5 from 5 votes. Choose Bill-Ish 2 for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose SEMI BESPOKE NO. 26 for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Bill-Ish 2 or SEMI BESPOKE NO. 26?

Bill-Ish 2 lasts longest (Bill-Ish 2 80/100, SEMI BESPOKE NO. 26 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bill-Ish 2 or SEMI BESPOKE NO. 26?

Bill-Ish 2 projects furthest (Bill-Ish 2 63/100, SEMI BESPOKE NO. 26 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bill-Ish 2 and SEMI BESPOKE NO. 26 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Black Pepper and Bergamot.

Is Bill-Ish 2 or SEMI BESPOKE NO. 26 better for summer or winter?

Bill-Ish 2 suits evening wear; SEMI BESPOKE NO. 26 suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bill-Ish 2 and SEMI BESPOKE NO. 26?

Bill-Ish 2 features Poppy, Ebony Wood, Palo Santo, Black Pepper and Bergamot. 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.