Fragrance comparison

Gypsy vs Semi-Bespoke No. 25

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 32 ratings analysed

3 wins

Gypsy

Marilyn Miglin

3.8211 votes

Rank #23,326 Fresh SpicyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

27%scent match

Clearly different

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?

Gypsy takes 3 of 5 categories.

Gypsy
Choose it for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.
Semi-Bespoke No. 25
Choose it for a white floral and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Gypsy3/5

Semi-Bespoke No. 252/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

GypsyMarilyn Miglin

Semi-Bespoke No. 25Roja Dove

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.82/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 15%Had 4%Want 81%

3.95/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 47%Had 6%Want 48%

Category winnerSemi-Bespoke No. 25Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

36%Love

45%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

18%Hate

11 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

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage82

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityGypsy

SillageSemi-Bespoke No. 25

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value34

Category winnerGypsyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

warm spicy92%

musky84%

white floral77%

amber69%

aromatic61%

white floral100%

warm spicy92%

leather84%

fresh77%

tuberose69%

woody61%

Scent match27%Clearly different · both warm spicy and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

NutmegGingerGalangaBergamot

Heart3 to 4 hours

Jasmine SambacHoneysuckleWhite OrchidTiare Flower

Base6 to 8 hours

Cashmere WoodMuskVanillaBenzoin

Top

AldehydesMandarin Orange

Heart

TuberoseJasmineJasmine SambacOrange BlossomRose de MaiAppleYlang-YlangHeliotrope

Base

SaffronAgarwood (Oud)Cypriol Oil or NagarmothaCashmere WoodSuedeLabdanumGrassBirch Tar

InformationalShared notesJasmine Sambac and Cashmere Wood. Durations are only published for Gypsy, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer33

Fall100

Winter100

Day75

Night100

Spring100

Summer14

Fall86

Winter71

Day57

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men8

Unisex62

Women31

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,326

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#36,253

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerGypsyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Gypsy by Marilyn Miglin delivers a distinct clash of brisk culinary spices and sweet white florals. The scent opens with a sharp burst of grated ginger, zesty bergamot, aromatic galanga, and warm nutmeg. As the initial sharpness softens, a lush floral bouquet emerges, driven by rich jasmine sambac, sweet honeysuckle, …

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Gypsy or Semi-Bespoke No. 25?

Gypsy takes 3 of 5 categories. Gypsy is rated 3.82/5 from 11 votes; Semi-Bespoke No. 25 is rated 3.95/5 from 21 votes. Choose Gypsy for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Semi-Bespoke No. 25 for a white floral and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

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

They last about the same: Gypsy 80/100, Semi-Bespoke No. 25 78/100 for longevity in community votes.

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

Projection is very close: Semi-Bespoke No. 25 82/100, Gypsy 81/100 for sillage.

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

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and white floral accords. Common notes include Jasmine Sambac and Cashmere Wood.

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

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

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

Gypsy has top notes of Nutmeg, Ginger, Galanga and Bergamot, heart notes of Jasmine Sambac, Honeysuckle, White Orchid and Tiare Flower, a base of Cashmere Wood, Musk, Vanilla and Benzoin. 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.