Fragrance comparison

L'Haleine des Dieux vs Semi-Bespoke No. 25

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 184 ratings analysed

L'Haleine des Dieux

Serge Lutens

4.00163 votes

Rank #8,818 AmberAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

17%scent match

Clearly different

Semi-Bespoke No. 25

Roja Dove

3.9521 votes

Rank #34,797 White FloralWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2.

L'Haleine des Dieux
Choose it for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Semi-Bespoke No. 25
Choose it for a white floral and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

L'Haleine des Dieux2/5

Semi-Bespoke No. 252/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

L'Haleine des DieuxSerge Lutens

Semi-Bespoke No. 25Roja Dove

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 163 votes

Have 35%Had 11%Want 54%

3.95/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 47%Had 6%Want 48%

Category winnerL'Haleine des DieuxRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

37%Love

50%Like

5%Ok

7%Dislike

1%Hate

135 votes

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

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage82

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevitySemi-Bespoke No. 25

SillageSemi-Bespoke No. 25

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value34

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

aromatic92%

musky84%

woody77%

leather69%

powdery61%

white floral100%

warm spicy92%

leather84%

fresh77%

tuberose69%

woody61%

Scent match17%Clearly different · both leather and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

AmberSageLeatherLabdanumVanillaBalsam FirMuskCashmeran

No top / heart / base split published

Top

AldehydesMandarin Orange

Heart

TuberoseJasmineJasmine SambacOrange BlossomRose de MaiAppleYlang-YlangHeliotrope

Base

SaffronAgarwood (Oud)Cypriol Oil or NagarmothaCashmere WoodSuedeLabdanumGrassBirch Tar

InformationalShared notesLabdanum. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring69

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer14

Fall86

Winter71

Day57

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men6

Unisex69

Women25

Men8

Unisex62

Women31

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,818

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews17

Overall rank#34,797

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerL'Haleine des DieuxHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

L'Haleine des Dieux is a complex unisex fragrance from Serge Lutens that balances spicy, aromatic sage with a smooth, resinous amber base. It projects a sophisticated, powdery texture on the skin that feels intimate and cozy. Perfect for cooler weather, this scent offers an edgy, modern take on traditional amber compo…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, L'Haleine des Dieux or Semi-Bespoke No. 25?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2. L'Haleine des Dieux is rated 4.00/5 from 163 votes; Semi-Bespoke No. 25 is rated 3.95/5 from 21 votes. Choose L'Haleine des Dieux for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Semi-Bespoke No. 25 for a white floral and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, L'Haleine des Dieux or Semi-Bespoke No. 25?

Semi-Bespoke No. 25 lasts longest (Semi-Bespoke No. 25 78/100, L'Haleine des Dieux 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, L'Haleine des Dieux or Semi-Bespoke No. 25?

Semi-Bespoke No. 25 projects furthest (Semi-Bespoke No. 25 82/100, L'Haleine des Dieux 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do L'Haleine des Dieux and Semi-Bespoke No. 25 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 17% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share leather and woody accords. Common notes include Labdanum.

Is L'Haleine des Dieux or Semi-Bespoke No. 25 better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in L'Haleine des Dieux and Semi-Bespoke No. 25?

L'Haleine des Dieux features Amber, Sage, Leather, Labdanum and Vanilla. 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.