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Dennis Basso vs Semi-Bespoke No. 25

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

Updated 44 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

  • Dennis Basso

    Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, 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.

Dennis Basso1/4
Semi-Bespoke No. 253/4
Ratings & consensus
Dennis Basso
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Semi-Bespoke No. 25
Sillage & projection
Semi-Bespoke No. 25
Value for money
Not scored
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
Dennis BassoDennis Basso
Semi-Bespoke No. 25Roja Dove
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.17/ 5 · 23 votes
Have 55%Had 9%Want 36%
3.95/ 5 · 21 votes
Have 47%Had 6%Want 48%
Category winnerDennis BassoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
26%Love
65%Like
9%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

23 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
⏱ Longevity49
〰 Sillage56
♥ Love / hate79
⏱ Longevity78
〰 Sillage82
♥ Love / hate74
Category winners

LongevitySemi-Bespoke No. 25

SillageSemi-Bespoke No. 25

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price valueN/A
¤ Price value34
Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
white floral100%
woody83%
musky65%
citrus48%
powdery30%
white floral100%
warm spicy92%
leather84%
fresh77%
tuberose69%
woody61%
Scent match36%Some overlap · both white floral and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15-30 mins
BergamotLemonGreen Apple
Heart1.5-3 hrs
Jasmine SambacOrange BlossomTuberose
Base3-5 hrs
Cashmere WoodCedarWhite Musk
Top
AldehydesMandarin Orange
Heart
TuberoseJasmineJasmine SambacOrange BlossomRose de MaiAppleYlang-YlangHeliotrope
Base
SaffronAgarwood (Oud)Cypriol Oil or NagarmothaCashmere WoodSuedeLabdanumGrassBirch Tar
InformationalShared notesJasmine Sambac, Orange Blossom, Tuberose and Cashmere Wood. Durations are only published for Dennis Basso, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer40
Fall80
Winter40
Day100
Night37
Spring100
Summer14
Fall86
Winter71
Day57
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Casual 40%Work 35%Date 17%Party 9%
Men8
Unisex62
Women31
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,700

PerfumerFirmenich

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#35,274

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerSemi-Bespoke No. 25Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dennis Basso Eau de Parfum opens with a brisk, sunny flash of Italian bergamot, tart lemon, and crisp green apple. It feels immediately refreshing. The first spray delivers a crisp wash of alcohol, but that quickly evaporates into a clean floral heart of creamy jasmine sambac, French tuberose, and soft orange blossom.…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Dennis Basso or Semi-Bespoke No. 25?

Semi-Bespoke No. 25 takes 3 of 4 categories. Dennis Basso is rated 4.17/5 from 23 votes; Semi-Bespoke No. 25 is rated 3.95/5 from 21 votes. Choose Dennis Basso for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, 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, Dennis Basso or Semi-Bespoke No. 25?

Semi-Bespoke No. 25 lasts longest (Semi-Bespoke No. 25 78/100, Dennis Basso 49/100), based on community performance votes.

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

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

Do Dennis Basso and Semi-Bespoke No. 25 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and woody accords. Common notes include Jasmine Sambac, Orange Blossom, Tuberose and Cashmere Wood.

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

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

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

Dennis Basso has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon and Green Apple, heart notes of Jasmine Sambac, Orange Blossom and Tuberose, a base of Cashmere Wood, Cedar and White Musk. 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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