Fragrance comparison

Hypnotic Tuberose vs Semi-Bespoke No. 5

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 40 ratings analysed

Hypnotic Tuberose

Judith Williams

3.4423 votes

Rank #21,862 White FloralTuberose

Full profile Similar & dupes

25%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Semi-Bespoke No. 5

Roja Dove

4.5317 votes

Rank #30,688 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Semi-Bespoke No. 5 takes 3 of 4 categories.

Hypnotic Tuberose
Choose it for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Semi-Bespoke No. 5
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Hypnotic Tuberose1/4

Semi-Bespoke No. 53/4

Ratings & consensus: Semi-Bespoke No. 5
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Semi-Bespoke No. 5
Sillage & projection: Semi-Bespoke No. 5
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Hypnotic Tuberose

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Hypnotic TuberoseJudith Williams

Semi-Bespoke No. 5Roja Dove

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.44/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 16%Had 6%Want 78%

4.53/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 27%Had 8%Want 65%

Category winnerSemi-Bespoke No. 5Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

38%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

82%Love

6%Like

0%Ok

6%Dislike

6%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevitySemi-Bespoke No. 5

SillageSemi-Bespoke No. 5

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value25

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

tuberose92%

warm spicy84%

sweet77%

vanilla69%

animalic61%

woody100%

amber92%

warm spicy84%

balsamic77%

powdery69%

earthy61%

Scent match25%Clearly different · both warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

VioletGingerBasilPeach

Heart

TuberoseYlang-YlangCinnamonRose

Base

Orange BlossomVanillaPatchouli

Top

BergamotPeach

Heart

Orange BlossomJasmineVioletYlang-YlangRoseHeliotrope

Base

AmbergrisVetiverPeru BalsamCedarLeatherGingerPatchouliBenzoin

InformationalShared notesViolet, Ginger, Peach and Ylang-Ylang. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men67

Unisex0

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,862

PerfumerJulien Rasquinet, Pierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#30,688

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerHypnotic TuberoseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Hypnotic Tuberose by Judith Williams is a bold floral composition defined by its creamy tuberose heart and spicy, ginger-infused opening. This 2012 release offers an intense, oriental floral profile that thrives in cooler weather. It is a distinctive choice for those who enjoy white florals with a noticeable, warm per…

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Semi-Bespoke No. 5 reads as a rich, polished chypre with a soft peach and bergamot lift, a floral heart, and a deep woody amber base. On skin, it usually turns warmer, spicier, and more balsamic as the moss, resins, leather, and powdery facets settle in. It suits wearers who enjoy classical structure with real weight …

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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, Hypnotic Tuberose or Semi-Bespoke No. 5?

Semi-Bespoke No. 5 takes 3 of 4 categories. Hypnotic Tuberose is rated 3.44/5 from 23 votes; Semi-Bespoke No. 5 is rated 4.53/5 from 17 votes. Choose Hypnotic Tuberose for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Semi-Bespoke No. 5 for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Hypnotic Tuberose or Semi-Bespoke No. 5?

Semi-Bespoke No. 5 lasts longest (Semi-Bespoke No. 5 78/100, Hypnotic Tuberose 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Hypnotic Tuberose or Semi-Bespoke No. 5?

Semi-Bespoke No. 5 projects furthest (Semi-Bespoke No. 5 80/100, Hypnotic Tuberose 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Hypnotic Tuberose and Semi-Bespoke No. 5 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy accords. Common notes include Violet, Ginger, Peach and Ylang-Ylang.

Is Hypnotic Tuberose or Semi-Bespoke No. 5 better for summer or winter?

Hypnotic Tuberose suits evening wear; Semi-Bespoke No. 5 suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Hypnotic Tuberose and Semi-Bespoke No. 5?

Hypnotic Tuberose has top notes of Violet, Ginger, Basil and Peach, heart notes of Tuberose, Ylang-Ylang, Cinnamon and Rose, a base of Orange Blossom, Vanilla and Patchouli. Semi-Bespoke No. 5 has top notes of Bergamot and Peach, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Jasmine, Violet and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Ambergris, Vetiver, Peru Balsam and Cedar.