Fragrance comparison

Espiegle vs Semi-Bespoke No. 25

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 28 ratings analysed

2 wins

Espiegle

Guepard

4.717 votes

Rank #30,622 WoodyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Semi-Bespoke No. 25

Roja Dove

3.9521 votes

Rank #36,253 White FloralWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Espiegle takes 2 of 3 categories.

Espiegle
Choose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Semi-Bespoke No. 25
Choose it for a white floral and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Espiegle2/3

Semi-Bespoke No. 251/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Espiegle
Sillage & projection: Semi-Bespoke No. 25
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Espiegle

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

EspiegleGuepard

Semi-Bespoke No. 25Roja Dove

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.71/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 6%Had 4%Want 90%

3.95/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 47%Had 6%Want 48%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

71%Love

29%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

7 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

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate93

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage82

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityEspiegle

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

woody100%

white floral92%

powdery84%

citrus77%

warm spicy69%

floral61%

white floral100%

warm spicy92%

leather84%

fresh77%

tuberose69%

woody61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both white floral, woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

Ylang-YlangMandarin OrangeBergamotAldehydesSpicy Notes

Heart2 to 4 hours

RosePatchouliTuberoseOrange BlossomNeroli

Base6 to 10 hours

SandalwoodCedarJasmineVanillaMuskWoodsy NotesFrangipaniTonka Bean

Top

AldehydesMandarin Orange

Heart

TuberoseJasmineJasmine SambacOrange BlossomRose de MaiAppleYlang-YlangHeliotrope

Base

SaffronAgarwood (Oud)Cypriol Oil or NagarmothaCashmere WoodSuedeLabdanumGrassBirch Tar

InformationalShared notesYlang-Ylang, Mandarin Orange, Aldehydes and Tuberose. Durations are only published for Espiegle, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer50

Fall100

Winter0

Day33

Night100

Spring100

Summer14

Fall86

Winter71

Day57

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men8

Unisex62

Women31

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,622

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#36,253

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerEspiegleHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Espiegle by Guepard is an expansive floral woody musk released in 2003 that balances classic brightness with warm depth. The scent opens with a sharp burst of bergamot, mandarin orange, and aldehydes, quickly spiced with a gentle kick. At its heart, a lush bouquet of creamy tuberose, ylang-ylang, rose, and neroli bloo…

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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, Espiegle or Semi-Bespoke No. 25?

Espiegle takes 2 of 3 categories. Espiegle is rated 4.71/5 from 7 votes; Semi-Bespoke No. 25 is rated 3.95/5 from 21 votes. Choose Espiegle for a woody and white floral character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Semi-Bespoke No. 25 for a white floral and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

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

Espiegle lasts longest (Espiegle 83/100, Semi-Bespoke No. 25 78/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Semi-Bespoke No. 25 projects furthest (Semi-Bespoke No. 25 82/100, Espiegle 64/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Ylang-Ylang, Mandarin Orange, Aldehydes and Tuberose.

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

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

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

Espiegle has top notes of Ylang-Ylang, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Aldehydes, heart notes of Rose, Patchouli, Tuberose and Orange Blossom, a base of Sandalwood, Cedar, Jasmine and Vanilla. 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.