Fragrance comparison

Forgive Us vs Semi-Bespoke No. 11

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 8 ratings analysed

2 wins

Forgive Us

Dévier

4.333 votes

Rank #50,872 CitrusFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

19%scent match

Clearly different

Semi-Bespoke No. 11

Roja Dove

4.005 votes

Rank #55,994 FreshAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Forgive Us takes 2 of 2 categories.

Forgive Us
Choose it for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Semi-Bespoke No. 11
Choose it for a fresh and amber character.

Forgive Us2/2

Semi-Bespoke No. 110/2

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Forgive Us
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Forgive Us

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Forgive UsDévier

Semi-Bespoke No. 11Roja Dove

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 44%Had 11%Want 44%

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

33%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 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

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity20

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityForgive Us

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fruity92%

powdery84%

fresh77%

woody69%

musky61%

fresh100%

amber92%

aldehydic84%

aromatic77%

white floral69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match19%Clearly different · both fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Green AppleAmalfi LemonCitronPink PepperVetiverLilac

Heart2-4 hrs

White MuskJasmineSandalwoodStyrax

Base6-8+ hrs

White PeachVioletWild BerriesAmberTuberose

Top

AldehydesPepperTarragonPetitgrainGalbanumBergamotRhubarb

Heart

VioletLily-of-the-ValleyOrange BlossomGardeniaTuberoseJasmineYlang-YlangRose

Base

AmbergrisSandalwoodVetiverPatchouliMuskStyraxCedarGuaiac Wood

InformationalShared notesVetiver, Jasmine, Sandalwood and Styrax. Durations are only published for Forgive Us, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night37

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex33

Women33

Casual 37%Work 32%Date 18%Party 13%

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#50,872

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#55,994

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerForgive UsHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Forgive Us by Dévier delivers an immediate shock of tart green apple and crushed Amalfi lemon. The opening snaps with vivid energy. A sharp burst of pink pepper adds quick fizz before clean lilac and green vetiver steer the blend into crisp territory. Within twenty minutes, the tart fruitiness softens into powdery vio…

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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, Forgive Us or Semi-Bespoke No. 11?

Forgive Us takes 2 of 2 categories. Forgive Us is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes; Semi-Bespoke No. 11 is rated 4.00/5 from 5 votes. Choose Forgive Us for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Semi-Bespoke No. 11 for a fresh and amber character.

Which lasts longer, Forgive Us or Semi-Bespoke No. 11?

Forgive Us lasts longest (Forgive Us 80/100, Semi-Bespoke No. 11 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Forgive Us and Semi-Bespoke No. 11 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 19% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh accords. Common notes include Vetiver, Jasmine, Sandalwood and Styrax.

Is Forgive Us or Semi-Bespoke No. 11 better for summer or winter?

Forgive Us suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Forgive Us and Semi-Bespoke No. 11?

Forgive Us has top notes of Green Apple, Amalfi Lemon, Citron and Pink Pepper, heart notes of White Musk, Jasmine, Sandalwood and Styrax, a base of White Peach, Violet, Wild Berries and Amber. 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.