Fragrance comparison

Dioressence vs Semi-Bespoke No. 1

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,534 ratings analysed

4 wins

Dioressence

Dior · 1969

4.191,507 votes

Rank #185 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Semi-Bespoke No. 1

Roja Dove

4.1927 votes

Rank #35,727 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dioressence takes 4 of 7 categories.

Dioressence
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter.
Semi-Bespoke No. 1
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Dioressence4/7

Semi-Bespoke No. 13/7

Ratings & consensus: Dioressence
Community sentiment: Dioressence
Longevity: Semi-Bespoke No. 1
Sillage & projection: Semi-Bespoke No. 1
Value for money: Dioressence
Versatility: Semi-Bespoke No. 1
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Dioressence

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DioressenceDior

Semi-Bespoke No. 1Roja Dove

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.19/ 5 · 1,507 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

4.19/ 5 · 27 votes

Have 38%Had 8%Want 54%

Category winnerDioressenceRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

38%Like

2%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

1,216 votes

44%Love

37%Like

15%Ok

0%Dislike

4%Hate

27 votes

Category winnerDioressenceMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage77

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevitySemi-Bespoke No. 1

SillageSemi-Bespoke No. 1

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value55

¤ Price value32

Category winnerDioressenceBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

woody92%

earthy84%

mossy77%

aromatic69%

amber61%

woody100%

citrus92%

yellow floral84%

amber77%

rose69%

powdery61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both woody and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PatchouliGreen NotesAldehydesBergamotOrangeFruity Notes

Heart

CinnamonGeraniumCarnationOrris RootRoseYlang-YlangJasmineViolet

Base

OakmossBenzoinStyraxVetiverVanillaMusk

Top

AldehydesBergamotOrangeLemon

Heart

Ylang-YlangRoseSandalwoodJasminePatchouliVetiverOakmoss

Base

Orris RootAmberMyrrhGreen NotesMusk

InformationalShared notesPatchouli, Green Notes, Aldehydes and Bergamot. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring71

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer40

Fall90

Winter40

Day100

Night80

Category winnerSemi-Bespoke No. 1Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men5

Unisex44

Women52

Men30

Unisex50

Women20

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#185

PerfumerMax Gavarry

Launched1969

Reviews210

Overall rank#35,727

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerDioressenceHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dioressence by Dior is a dry botanical chypre that blends brisk herbal greenery with warm simmered spices and deep forest floor woods. It opens with an invigorating rush of crisp aldehydes, bitter bergamot, and crushed green leaves that immediately bring to mind the fresh lather of an expensive milled bar soap. As tha…

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Semi-Bespoke No. 1 opens with brisk citrus and bright aldehydes, then settles into a polished floral heart with sandalwood, orris, oakmoss and soft musk underneath. It smells airy, dry and refined rather than sweet. This is a green floral with a vintage-leaning structure and a clean, energized feel. It may suit someon…

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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, Dioressence or Semi-Bespoke No. 1?

Dioressence takes 4 of 7 categories. Dioressence is rated 4.19/5 from 1,507 votes; Semi-Bespoke No. 1 is rated 4.19/5 from 27 votes. Choose Dioressence for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Semi-Bespoke No. 1 for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Dioressence or Semi-Bespoke No. 1?

Semi-Bespoke No. 1 lasts longest (Semi-Bespoke No. 1 84/100, Dioressence 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dioressence or Semi-Bespoke No. 1?

Semi-Bespoke No. 1 projects furthest (Semi-Bespoke No. 1 77/100, Dioressence 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dioressence and Semi-Bespoke No. 1 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and amber accords. Common notes include Patchouli, Green Notes, Aldehydes and Bergamot.

Is Dioressence or Semi-Bespoke No. 1 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Semi-Bespoke No. 1 is the stronger pick. For winter, Dioressence is the stronger pick. Semi-Bespoke No. 1 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dioressence and Semi-Bespoke No. 1?

Dioressence has top notes of Patchouli, Green Notes, Aldehydes and Bergamot, heart notes of Cinnamon, Geranium, Carnation and Orris Root, a base of Oakmoss, Benzoin, Styrax and Vetiver. Semi-Bespoke No. 1 has top notes of Aldehydes, Bergamot, Orange and Lemon, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Rose, Sandalwood and Jasmine, a base of Orris Root, Amber, Myrrh and Green Notes.