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Compliment vs Semi-Bespoke No. 25

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

Updated 327 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Compliment takes 3 of 5 categories.

  • Compliment

    Choose it for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Semi-Bespoke No. 25

    Choose it for a white floral and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Compliment3/5
Semi-Bespoke No. 252/5
Ratings & consensus
Compliment
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Semi-Bespoke No. 25
Sillage & projection
Semi-Bespoke No. 25
Value for money
Compliment
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Compliment

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
ComplimentMaison Violet
Semi-Bespoke No. 25Roja Dove
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.90/ 5 · 306 votes
Have 32%Had 8%Want 60%
3.95/ 5 · 21 votes
Have 47%Had 6%Want 48%
Category winnerComplimentRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
35%Love
36%Like
16%Ok
9%Dislike
4%Hate

306 votes

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
⏱ Longevity70
〰 Sillage61
♥ Love / hate72
⏱ Longevity78
〰 Sillage82
♥ Love / hate74
Category winners

LongevitySemi-Bespoke No. 25

SillageSemi-Bespoke No. 25

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value49
¤ Price value34
Category winnerComplimentBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
white floral100%
tuberose88%
green77%
floral65%
animalic53%
sweet42%
white floral100%
warm spicy92%
leather84%
fresh77%
tuberose69%
woody61%
Scent match35%Some overlap · both white floral and tuberose

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top30 to 45 minutes
Orange BlossomPalmarosaEucalyptusViolet LeafPeony
Heart3 to 4 hours
TuberoseJasmine SambacJasmineYlang-YlangFreesiaHawthornHeliotrope
Base4 to 6 hours
BenzoinVanillaHayFlax
Top
AldehydesMandarin Orange
Heart
TuberoseJasmineJasmine SambacOrange BlossomRose de MaiAppleYlang-YlangHeliotrope
Base
SaffronAgarwood (Oud)Cypriol Oil or NagarmothaCashmere WoodSuedeLabdanumGrassBirch Tar
InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Tuberose, Jasmine Sambac and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Compliment, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer81
Fall52
Winter25
Day100
Night41
Spring100
Summer14
Fall86
Winter71
Day57
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men1
Unisex16
Women83
Men8
Unisex62
Women31
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#32,293

PerfumerNathalie Lorson

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#38,212

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerComplimentHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Compliment by Maison Violet presents a bright, leafy interpretation of classic white floral perfumery. The scent starts with a crisp burst of eucalyptus, violet leaf, and orange blossom, cutting through traditional floral sweetness with brisk herbal air. As the initial freshness settles, a generous heart of tuberose, …

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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, Compliment or Semi-Bespoke No. 25?

Compliment takes 3 of 5 categories. Compliment is rated 3.90/5 from 306 votes; Semi-Bespoke No. 25 is rated 3.95/5 from 21 votes. Choose Compliment for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Semi-Bespoke No. 25 for a white floral and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

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

Semi-Bespoke No. 25 lasts longest (Semi-Bespoke No. 25 78/100, Compliment 70/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Semi-Bespoke No. 25 projects furthest (Semi-Bespoke No. 25 82/100, Compliment 61/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and tuberose accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Tuberose, Jasmine Sambac and Jasmine.

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

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

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

Compliment has top notes of Orange Blossom, Palmarosa, Eucalyptus and Violet Leaf, heart notes of Tuberose, Jasmine Sambac, Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Benzoin, Vanilla, Hay and Flax. 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.

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