Fragrance comparison

El Camino vs Semi-Bespoke No. 1

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 30 ratings analysed

El Camino

DeskLab Parfums

4.673 votes

Rank #41,588 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Semi-Bespoke No. 1

Roja Dove

4.1927 votes

Rank #32,474 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Semi-Bespoke No. 1 takes 3 of 4 categories.

El Camino
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Semi-Bespoke No. 1
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

El Camino1/4

Semi-Bespoke No. 13/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

El CaminoDeskLab Parfums

Semi-Bespoke No. 1Roja Dove

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%

4.19/ 5 · 27 votes

Have 38%Had 8%Want 54%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

44%Love

37%Like

15%Ok

0%Dislike

4%Hate

27 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate92

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage77

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevitySemi-Bespoke No. 1

SillageSemi-Bespoke No. 1

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value32

Category winnerEl CaminoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

fresh spicy77%

green69%

aldehydic61%

woody100%

citrus92%

yellow floral84%

amber77%

rose69%

powdery61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Blood OrangeGreen NotesPatchouliAldehydesBergamotLavenderGasolineVetiverMuskBalsam Fir

No top / heart / base split published

Top

AldehydesBergamotOrangeLemon

Heart

Ylang-YlangRoseSandalwoodJasminePatchouliVetiverOakmoss

Base

Orris RootAmberMyrrhGreen NotesMusk

InformationalShared notesGreen Notes, Patchouli, Aldehydes and Bergamot. Durations are only published for El Camino, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night61

Spring100

Summer40

Fall90

Winter40

Day100

Night80

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 40%Work 33%Date 18%Party 10%

Men30

Unisex50

Women20

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#41,588

PerfumerÁngel Ríos

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#32,474

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerSemi-Bespoke No. 1Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

DeskLab Parfums El Camino hits skin with an electric shock of chilled bergamot and blood orange, backed by fizzy aldehydes and a distinct flicker of mechanical gasoline. That brief chemical spark feels intentional. It mimics hot tarmac on a crisp morning. Within twenty minutes, clean herbal lavender and sharp green pi…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, El Camino or Semi-Bespoke No. 1?

Semi-Bespoke No. 1 takes 3 of 4 categories. El Camino is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes; Semi-Bespoke No. 1 is rated 4.19/5 from 27 votes. Choose El Camino for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Semi-Bespoke No. 1 for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

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

Semi-Bespoke No. 1 lasts longest (Semi-Bespoke No. 1 84/100, El Camino 70/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Semi-Bespoke No. 1 projects furthest (Semi-Bespoke No. 1 77/100, El Camino 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do El Camino and Semi-Bespoke No. 1 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Green Notes, Patchouli, Aldehydes and Bergamot.

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

El Camino suits daytime wear; Semi-Bespoke No. 1 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

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

El Camino features Blood Orange, Green Notes, Patchouli, Aldehydes and Bergamot. 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.