Fragrance comparison

L'Élu vs Semi-Bespoke No. 15

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 19 ratings analysed

2 wins

L'Élu

Marquay

4.7114 votes

Rank #26,598 Yellow FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

Semi-Bespoke No. 15

Roja Dove

4.605 votes

Rank #34,537 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

L'Élu takes 2 of 3 categories.

L'Élu
Choose it for a yellow floral and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Semi-Bespoke No. 15
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection.

L'Élu2/3

Semi-Bespoke No. 151/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: L'Élu
Sillage & projection: Semi-Bespoke No. 15
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: L'Élu

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

L'ÉluMarquay

Semi-Bespoke No. 15Roja Dove

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.71/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 39%Had 6%Want 55%

4.60/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 13%Had 4%Want 83%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

71%Love

29%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

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

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate93

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage83

♥ Love / hate90

Category winners

LongevityL'Élu

SillageSemi-Bespoke No. 15

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value42

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

yellow floral100%

woody92%

amber84%

earthy77%

mossy69%

rose61%

aromatic100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

amber77%

green69%

woody61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both amber and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

NarcissusBergamotLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

Ylang YlangRoseOrange BlossomOrris RootJasmine

Base6-10 hrs

OakmossAmberVanillaLabdanumVetiverPatchouliMuskSandal

Top

LavenderPeppermintGrapefruitBasilBergamotLemonGreen GrassOrange

Heart

JasmineViolet

Base

Orris RootAmberTonka BeanVetiverPatchouliOakmossLabdanumVanilla

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lemon, Orris Root and Jasmine. Durations are only published for L'Élu, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring83

Summer67

Fall100

Winter83

Day35

Night100

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

Date 41%Casual 22%Work 21%Party 16%

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,598

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#34,537

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerL'ÉluHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

L'Élu by Marquay opens with a vivid rush of bitter bergamot, crisp lemon, and green narcissus. The citrus flashes off fast. Within minutes, the fragrance shifts into a dense bouquet of ylang-ylang, powdery orris root, and lush jasmine. This is an authentic 1946 vintage chypre floral. It carries genuine weight. The dry…

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Semi-Bespoke No. 15 opens bright and green, with citrus, basil, lavender and a fresh cut grass effect before moving into a smoother chypre base of oakmoss, vetiver, patchouli and amber. It feels refined, aromatic and quietly classic, with touches of iris, vanilla and labdanum rounding out the sharper edges.

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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'Élu or Semi-Bespoke No. 15?

L'Élu takes 2 of 3 categories. L'Élu is rated 4.71/5 from 14 votes; Semi-Bespoke No. 15 is rated 4.60/5 from 5 votes. Choose L'Élu for a yellow floral and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Semi-Bespoke No. 15 for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection.

Which lasts longer, L'Élu or Semi-Bespoke No. 15?

L'Élu lasts longest (L'Élu 73/100, Semi-Bespoke No. 15 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, L'Élu or Semi-Bespoke No. 15?

Semi-Bespoke No. 15 projects furthest (Semi-Bespoke No. 15 83/100, L'Élu 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do L'Élu and Semi-Bespoke No. 15 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lemon, Orris Root and Jasmine.

Is L'Élu or Semi-Bespoke No. 15 better for summer or winter?

L'Élu suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in L'Élu and Semi-Bespoke No. 15?

L'Élu has top notes of Narcissus, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Ylang Ylang, Rose, Orange Blossom and Orris Root, a base of Oakmoss, Amber, Vanilla and Labdanum. Semi-Bespoke No. 15 has top notes of Lavender, Peppermint, Grapefruit and Basil, heart notes of Jasmine and Violet, a base of Orris Root, Amber, Tonka Bean and Vetiver.