Fragrance comparison

Faubourg Saint-Antoine vs Semi-Bespoke No. 4

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

Updated 13 Oct 2026 39 ratings analysed

Faubourg Saint-Antoine

Kerzon Paris

4.147 votes

Rank #35,670 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Semi-Bespoke No. 4

Roja Dove

4.2232 votes

Rank #20,223 PowderyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

Faubourg Saint-Antoine
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Semi-Bespoke No. 4
Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

Faubourg Saint-Antoine1/4

Semi-Bespoke No. 43/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Semi-Bespoke No. 4
Sillage & projection: Semi-Bespoke No. 4
Value for money: Faubourg Saint-Antoine
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Semi-Bespoke No. 4

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Faubourg Saint-AntoineKerzon Paris

Semi-Bespoke No. 4Roja Dove

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 26%Had 10%Want 65%

4.22/ 5 · 32 votes

Have 42%Had 5%Want 53%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

43%Love

43%Like

0%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

59%Love

16%Like

16%Ok

6%Dislike

3%Hate

32 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity45

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevitySemi-Bespoke No. 4

SillageSemi-Bespoke No. 4

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value20

Category winnerFaubourg Saint-AntoineBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

powdery83%

warm spicy65%

aromatic48%

balsamic30%

powdery100%

woody92%

amber84%

iris77%

warm spicy69%

citrus61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both woody, powdery and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Sawdust

Heart

CedarResins

Base

Sandalwood

Top

BlackberryOrangeBergamotLemon

Heart

VioletCarnationCinnamonJasmineRoseMagnolia

Base

Orris RootResinsVanillaSandalwoodCedarBenzoinPatchouliAmbergris

InformationalShared notesCedar, Resins and Sandalwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night67

Spring100

Summer13

Fall100

Winter63

Day86

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Men6

Unisex50

Women44

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#35,670

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#20,223

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerSemi-Bespoke No. 4Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Faubourg Saint-Antoine by Kerzon Paris captures the raw essence of a woodworker's workshop. This woody aromatic scent centers on notes of sawdust and cedar, providing a dry, comforting, and warm experience. It sits close to the skin, making it an excellent choice for those seeking a personal, calming fragrance for qui…

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Semi-Bespoke No. 4 opens with citrus and blackberry, then quickly turns into a powdery floral amber built around violet, jasmine, cinnamon and a buttery orris base. It feels polished, sweet and slightly resinous rather than fresh for long. This suits someone who enjoys elegant, mature unisex fragrances with a soft fru…

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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, Faubourg Saint-Antoine or Semi-Bespoke No. 4?

Semi-Bespoke No. 4 takes 3 of 4 categories. Faubourg Saint-Antoine is rated 4.14/5 from 7 votes; Semi-Bespoke No. 4 is rated 4.22/5 from 32 votes. Choose Faubourg Saint-Antoine for a woody and powdery character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Semi-Bespoke No. 4 for a powdery and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Faubourg Saint-Antoine or Semi-Bespoke No. 4?

Semi-Bespoke No. 4 lasts longest (Semi-Bespoke No. 4 75/100, Faubourg Saint-Antoine 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Faubourg Saint-Antoine or Semi-Bespoke No. 4?

Semi-Bespoke No. 4 projects furthest (Semi-Bespoke No. 4 67/100, Faubourg Saint-Antoine 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Faubourg Saint-Antoine and Semi-Bespoke No. 4 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cedar, Resins and Sandalwood.

Is Faubourg Saint-Antoine or Semi-Bespoke No. 4 better for summer or winter?

Faubourg Saint-Antoine suits daytime wear; Semi-Bespoke No. 4 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Faubourg Saint-Antoine and Semi-Bespoke No. 4?

Faubourg Saint-Antoine has top notes of Sawdust, heart notes of Cedar and Resins, a base of Sandalwood. Semi-Bespoke No. 4 has top notes of Blackberry, Orange, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Violet, Carnation, Cinnamon and Jasmine, a base of Orris Root, Resins, Vanilla and Sandalwood.