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Frankincense vs Semi-Bespoke No. 6

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

Updated 7 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1.

  • Frankincense

    Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

  • Semi-Bespoke No. 6

    Choose it for a amber and citrus character. Wins on longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Frankincense1/2
Semi-Bespoke No. 61/2
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Semi-Bespoke No. 6
Sillage & projection
Not scored
Value for money
Not scored
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Frankincense

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
FrankincenseUnifrom
Semi-Bespoke No. 6Roja Dove
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.67/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%
3.00/ 5 · 4 votes
Have 13%Had 4%Want 83%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
67%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
33%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

25%Love
25%Like
0%Ok
25%Dislike
25%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity40
〰 Sillage33
♥ Love / hate67
⏱ Longevity60
〰 SillageN/A
♥ Love / hate50
Category winners

LongevitySemi-Bespoke No. 6

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value33
¤ Price valueN/A
Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
amber100%
woody88%
warm spicy77%
iris65%
patchouli53%
earthy42%
amber100%
citrus92%
woody84%
fresh spicy77%
balsamic69%
musky61%
Scent match42%Some overlap · both amber and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15-30 mins
FrankincenseLabdanumOpoponax
Heart2-3 hrs
GeraniumJasmineOrangeCedar
Base5-8 hrs
PatchouliIrisAmberSandalwoodVanilla
Top
BergamotLemonNeroliChamomileOrange
Heart
JasmineRoseSandalwoodPatchouli
Base
MuskTonka BeanVanillaBenzoinCivetBeeswaxOpoponaxIris
InformationalShared notesOpoponax, Jasmine, Orange and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Frankincense, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring0
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day57
Night100
Spring0
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men25
Unisex25
Women50
Date 32%Casual 30%Work 28%Party 10%

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#64,291

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#65,779

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerFrankincenseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Unifrom Frankincense strips away old ecclesiastical clichés to deliver a minimalist, modern resin scent. The opening hits immediately with sharp frankincense, zesty orange peel, and sweet opoponax sap. Give it five minutes. The initial solvent bite settles smoothly into warm skin, revealing a quiet heart of dry cedarw…

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Semi-Bespoke No. 6 reads as a rich citrus amber with a polished, old-school structure. Bergamot, lemon and neroli lift the opening, then rose, jasmine, sandalwood and patchouli settle into a dense base of vanilla, balsams, musk and resin. It looks best for buyers who enjoy classic, layered orientals with real warmth a…

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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, Frankincense or Semi-Bespoke No. 6?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1. Frankincense is rated 3.67/5 from 3 votes; Semi-Bespoke No. 6 is rated 3.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Frankincense for a amber and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Semi-Bespoke No. 6 for a amber and citrus character. Wins on longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Frankincense or Semi-Bespoke No. 6?

Semi-Bespoke No. 6 lasts longest (Semi-Bespoke No. 6 60/100, Frankincense 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Frankincense and Semi-Bespoke No. 6 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and woody accords. Common notes include Opoponax, Jasmine, Orange and Patchouli.

Is Frankincense or Semi-Bespoke No. 6 better for summer or winter?

Frankincense suits evening wear; Semi-Bespoke No. 6 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Frankincense and Semi-Bespoke No. 6?

Frankincense has top notes of Frankincense, Labdanum and Opoponax, heart notes of Geranium, Jasmine, Orange and Cedar, a base of Patchouli, Iris, Amber and Sandalwood. Semi-Bespoke No. 6 has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon, Neroli and Chamomile, heart notes of Jasmine, Rose, Sandalwood and Patchouli, a base of Musk, Tonka Bean, Vanilla and Benzoin.

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