Fragrance comparison

Iris Violet vs Semi-Bespoke No. 6

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 678 ratings analysed

2 wins

Iris Violet

Alexandre.J

3.36674 votes

Rank #14,928 FruityPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Semi-Bespoke No. 6

Roja Dove

3.004 votes

Rank #71,383 AmberCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Iris Violet takes 2 of 2 categories.

Iris Violet
Choose it for a fruity and powdery character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Semi-Bespoke No. 6
Choose it for a amber and citrus character. Best in winter, evening wear.

Iris Violet2/2

Semi-Bespoke No. 60/2

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Iris VioletAlexandre.J

Semi-Bespoke No. 6Roja Dove

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.36/ 5 · 674 votes

Have 63%Had 38%Want 0%

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

24%Love

44%Like

9%Ok

20%Dislike

3%Hate

631 votes

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

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity60

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityIris Violet

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

powdery92%

woody84%

amber77%

musky69%

iris61%

amber100%

citrus92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

balsamic69%

musky61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both amber, woody and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Exotic FruitsAppleBergamot

Heart

IrisRoseJasmine

Base

CashmeranWhite MuskBenzoinVanillaVirginia CedarOlibanumPatchouli

Top

BergamotLemonNeroliChamomileOrange

Heart

JasmineRoseSandalwoodPatchouli

Base

MuskTonka BeanVanillaBenzoinCivetBeeswaxOpoponaxIris

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Iris, Rose and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer66

Fall0

Winter53

Day–

Night–

Spring0

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex21

Women75

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,928

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#71,383

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerIris VioletHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Iris Violet opens brighter and fruitier than its name suggests, with apple, bergamot and a tropical-fruit effect that quickly turns powdery, musky and softly woody. The iris reads more cosmetic than rooty. On skin, it usually comes across as sweet, plush and noticeable, with cashmeran, white musk and vanilla giving th…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Iris Violet or Semi-Bespoke No. 6?

Iris Violet takes 2 of 2 categories. Iris Violet is rated 3.36/5 from 674 votes; Semi-Bespoke No. 6 is rated 3.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Iris Violet for a fruity and powdery character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Semi-Bespoke No. 6 for a amber and citrus character. Best in winter, evening wear.

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

Iris Violet lasts longest (Iris Violet 69/100, Semi-Bespoke No. 6 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Iris Violet and Semi-Bespoke No. 6 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and musky accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Iris, Rose and Jasmine.

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

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

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

Iris Violet has top notes of Exotic Fruits, Apple and Bergamot, heart notes of Iris, Rose and Jasmine, a base of Cashmeran, White Musk, Benzoin and Vanilla. 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.