Fragrance comparison

Gold Issime vs Semi-Bespoke No. 17

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 289 ratings analysed

2 wins

Gold Issime

Ulric de Varens

3.77284 votes

Rank #12,044 PowderyAldehydic

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

Semi-Bespoke No. 17

Roja Dove

4.605 votes

Rank #45,932 AldehydicFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gold Issime takes 2 of 3 categories.

Gold Issime
Choose it for a powdery and aldehydic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Semi-Bespoke No. 17
Choose it for a aldehydic and fresh character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Gold Issime2/3

Semi-Bespoke No. 171/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Semi-Bespoke No. 17
Sillage & projection: Gold Issime
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Gold Issime

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Gold IssimeUlric de Varens

Semi-Bespoke No. 17Roja Dove

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.77/ 5 · 284 votes

Have 41%Had 33%Want 26%

4.60/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 13%Had 3%Want 84%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

23%Love

53%Like

4%Ok

20%Dislike

1%Hate

284 votes

60%Love

40%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate90

Category winners

LongevitySemi-Bespoke No. 17

SillageGold Issime

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value82

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

aldehydic92%

fresh84%

white floral77%

yellow floral69%

sweet61%

aldehydic100%

fresh92%

woody84%

powdery77%

earthy69%

mossy61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both aldehydic, powdery and fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

AldehydesPowdery NotesYlang-YlangRiceVioletJasmineAfrican Orange FlowerRose

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

AldehydesOakmossJasmineVioletOrris RootYlang-YlangRoseAmaryllisPeachVetiverSandalwoodMusk

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Ylang-Ylang, Violet and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Gold Issime, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter51

Day100

Night39

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex1

Women97

Casual 40%Work 36%Date 15%Party 9%

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,044

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews33

Overall rank#45,932

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerGold IssimeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Gold Issime by Ulric de Varens is an unapologetic nod to classic French soap perfumery. It opens with an icy pop of aldehydes and sweet African orange flower. The first few minutes are sharp and brisk. Soon, creamy ylang-ylang and delicate jasmine soften the blast into a pillowy floral core. A distinctive rice accord …

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Semi-Bespoke No. 17 opens with bright aldehydes and citrus, then settles into a polished floral heart of jasmine, violet, rose and ylang-ylang. Peach softens the structure, while oakmoss, sandalwood, orris, leather and tonka give the dry-down a powdery, woody, slightly vintage feel. It suits someone who enjoys elegant…

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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, Gold Issime or Semi-Bespoke No. 17?

Gold Issime takes 2 of 3 categories. Gold Issime is rated 3.77/5 from 284 votes; Semi-Bespoke No. 17 is rated 4.60/5 from 5 votes. Choose Gold Issime for a powdery and aldehydic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Semi-Bespoke No. 17 for a aldehydic and fresh character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Gold Issime or Semi-Bespoke No. 17?

Semi-Bespoke No. 17 lasts longest (Semi-Bespoke No. 17 80/100, Gold Issime 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gold Issime or Semi-Bespoke No. 17?

Gold Issime projects furthest (Gold Issime 55/100, Semi-Bespoke No. 17 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gold Issime and Semi-Bespoke No. 17 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aldehydic, powdery and fresh accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Ylang-Ylang, Violet and Jasmine.

Is Gold Issime or Semi-Bespoke No. 17 better for summer or winter?

Gold Issime suits daytime wear; Semi-Bespoke No. 17 suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gold Issime and Semi-Bespoke No. 17?

Gold Issime features Aldehydes, Powdery Notes, Ylang-Ylang, Rice and Violet. Semi-Bespoke No. 17 features Aldehydes, Oakmoss, Jasmine, Violet and Orris Root.