Fragrance comparison

Emma Heming-Willis Esence of Marine vs Semi-Bespoke No. 11

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

Updated 14 Oct 2026 16 ratings analysed

2 wins

Emma Heming-Willis Esence of Marine

3.7311 votes

Rank #54,459 AquaticFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

Semi-Bespoke No. 11

Roja Dove

4.005 votes

Rank #55,220 FreshAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Emma Heming-Willis Esence of Marine takes 2 of 2 categories.

Emma Heming-Willis Esence of Marine
Choose it for a aquatic and fresh character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Semi-Bespoke No. 11
Choose it for a fresh and amber character.

Emma Heming-Willis Esence of Marine2/2

Semi-Bespoke No. 110/2

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Emma Heming-Willis Esence of Marine
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Emma Heming-Willis Esence of Marine

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Emma Heming-Willis Esence of MarineLR

Semi-Bespoke No. 11Roja Dove

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.73/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 24%Had 24%Want 52%

4.00/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 20%Had 0%Want 80%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

9%Love

73%Like

0%Ok

18%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

40%Love

40%Like

0%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity20

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityEmma Heming-Willis Esence of Marine

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

aquatic100%

fresh83%

white floral65%

citrus48%

musky30%

fresh100%

amber92%

aldehydic84%

aromatic77%

white floral69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both fresh and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Watery NotesLemonBergamot

Heart

Lily-of-the-ValleyYlang-YlangPepper

Base

CedarMuskSandalwood

Top

AldehydesPepperTarragonPetitgrainGalbanumBergamotRhubarb

Heart

VioletLily-of-the-ValleyOrange BlossomGardeniaTuberoseJasmineYlang-YlangRose

Base

AmbergrisSandalwoodVetiverPatchouliMuskStyraxCedarGuaiac Wood

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lily-of-the-Valley, Ylang-Ylang and Pepper. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring40

Summer100

Fall40

Winter0

Day100

Night20

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex17

Women83

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#54,459

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#55,220

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerEmma Heming-Willis Esence of MarineHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Emma Heming-Willis Esence of Marine by LR is a clean, floral aquatic fragrance designed for daily wear. It opens with bright citrus notes of lemon and bergamot before settling into a lily-of-the-valley and ylang-ylang heart. Built upon a base of cedar, musk, and sandalwood, this scent provides a crisp, refreshing prof…

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Semi-Bespoke No. 11 reads as a fresh, aldehydic floral with a green, spicy opening and a much richer base underneath. Bergamot, galbanum, rhubarb and pepper give it lift early on, while white florals, violet and rose soften the centre. As it settles, sandalwood, ambergris, oakmoss, patchouli and animalic notes add dep…

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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, Emma Heming-Willis Esence of Marine or Semi-Bespoke No. 11?

Emma Heming-Willis Esence of Marine takes 2 of 2 categories. Emma Heming-Willis Esence of Marine is rated 3.73/5 from 11 votes; Semi-Bespoke No. 11 is rated 4.00/5 from 5 votes. Choose Emma Heming-Willis Esence of Marine for a aquatic and fresh character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Semi-Bespoke No. 11 for a fresh and amber character.

Which lasts longer, Emma Heming-Willis Esence of Marine or Semi-Bespoke No. 11?

Emma Heming-Willis Esence of Marine lasts longest (Emma Heming-Willis Esence of Marine 63/100, Semi-Bespoke No. 11 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Emma Heming-Willis Esence of Marine and Semi-Bespoke No. 11 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh and white floral accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lily-of-the-Valley, Ylang-Ylang and Pepper.

Is Emma Heming-Willis Esence of Marine or Semi-Bespoke No. 11 better for summer or winter?

Emma Heming-Willis Esence of Marine suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Emma Heming-Willis Esence of Marine and Semi-Bespoke No. 11?

Emma Heming-Willis Esence of Marine has top notes of Watery Notes, Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Ylang-Ylang and Pepper, a base of Cedar, Musk and Sandalwood. Semi-Bespoke No. 11 has top notes of Aldehydes, Pepper, Tarragon and Petitgrain, heart notes of Violet, Lily-of-the-Valley, Orange Blossom and Gardenia, a base of Ambergris, Sandalwood, Vetiver and Patchouli.