Fragrance comparison

Cacophony vs Semi-Bespoke No. 6

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 30 ratings analysed

2 wins

Cacophony

Parfums Vintage

4.1226 votes

Rank #20,874 CitrusAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

55%scent match

Closely related

Semi-Bespoke No. 6

Roja Dove

3.004 votes

Rank #69,583 AmberCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cacophony takes 2 of 2 categories.

Cacophony
Choose it for a citrus and amber character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Semi-Bespoke No. 6
Choose it for a amber and citrus character. Best in winter, evening wear.

Cacophony2/2

Semi-Bespoke No. 60/2

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CacophonyParfums Vintage

Semi-Bespoke No. 6Roja Dove

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.12/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 29%Had 6%Want 65%

3.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 13%Had 4%Want 83%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

58%Love

19%Like

0%Ok

23%Dislike

0%Hate

26 votes

25%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

25%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity60

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityCacophony

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

amber92%

fresh spicy84%

warm spicy77%

patchouli69%

sweet61%

amber100%

citrus92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

balsamic69%

musky61%

Scent match55%Closely related · both citrus, amber and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

BergamotNeroliBitter Orange

Heart3 to 5 hours

PatchouliRoseIrisJasmine

Base6 to 8 hours

White ChocolateOlibanumBenzoinMuskVanilla

Top

BergamotLemonNeroliChamomileOrange

Heart

JasmineRoseSandalwoodPatchouli

Base

MuskTonka BeanVanillaBenzoinCivetBeeswaxOpoponaxIris

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Neroli, Patchouli and Rose. Durations are only published for Cacophony, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring80

Summer20

Fall100

Winter100

Day70

Night100

Spring0

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men17

Unisex83

Women0

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,874

PerfumerDamien Stammers

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#69,583

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCacophonyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cacophony by Parfums Vintage presents an assertive contrast between brisk citrus and rich, earthy sweetness. The fragrance opens with sharp bergamot, bitter orange, and neroli before revealing an intense core of earthy patchouli, powdery iris, rose, and jasmine. As it dries down, the scent settles into a sweet, resino…

Reviews →

Semi-Bespoke No. 6 reads as a rich citrus amber with a polished, old-school structure. Bergamot, lemon and neroli lift the opening, then rose, jasmine, sandalwood and patchouli settle into a dense base of vanilla, balsams, musk and resin. It looks best for buyers who enjoy classic, layered orientals with real warmth a…

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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, Cacophony or Semi-Bespoke No. 6?

Cacophony takes 2 of 2 categories. Cacophony is rated 4.12/5 from 26 votes; Semi-Bespoke No. 6 is rated 3.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Cacophony for a citrus and amber character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Semi-Bespoke No. 6 for a amber and citrus character. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Cacophony or Semi-Bespoke No. 6?

Cacophony lasts longest (Cacophony 74/100, Semi-Bespoke No. 6 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cacophony and Semi-Bespoke No. 6 smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, amber and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Neroli, Patchouli and Rose.

Is Cacophony or Semi-Bespoke No. 6 better for summer or winter?

Cacophony suits evening wear; Semi-Bespoke No. 6 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cacophony and Semi-Bespoke No. 6?

Cacophony has top notes of Bergamot, Neroli and Bitter Orange, heart notes of Patchouli, Rose, Iris and Jasmine, a base of White Chocolate, Olibanum, Benzoin and Musk. Semi-Bespoke No. 6 has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon, Neroli and Chamomile, heart notes of Jasmine, Rose, Sandalwood and Patchouli, a base of Musk, Tonka Bean, Vanilla and Benzoin.