Fragrance comparison

Lily of the Valley vs Semi-Bespoke No. 8

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 12 ratings analysed

Lily of the Valley

Le Galion

3.758 votes

Rank #59,373 FreshGreen

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57%scent match

Closely related

2 wins

Semi-Bespoke No. 8

Roja Dove

3.754 votes

Rank #63,342 White FloralFresh

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Semi-Bespoke No. 8 takes 2 of 3 categories.

Lily of the Valley
Choose it for a fresh and green character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Semi-Bespoke No. 8
Choose it for a white floral and fresh character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Lily of the Valley1/3

Semi-Bespoke No. 82/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Semi-Bespoke No. 8
Sillage & projection: Semi-Bespoke No. 8
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Lily of the Valley

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Lily of the ValleyLe Galion

Semi-Bespoke No. 8Roja Dove

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 34%Had 8%Want 58%

3.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 9%Had 0%Want 91%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

13%Like

13%Ok

13%Dislike

13%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

50%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

25%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevitySemi-Bespoke No. 8

SillageSemi-Bespoke No. 8

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh100%

green86%

aldehydic72%

white floral58%

soapy44%

woody30%

white floral100%

fresh92%

aldehydic84%

floral77%

green69%

rose61%

Scent match57%Closely related · both fresh, white floral and aldehydic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Lily-of-the-ValleyAldehydesGreen LeavesSandalwood

No top / heart / base split published

Top

AldehydesBergamot

Heart

Lily-of-the-ValleyRoseMagnoliaHeliotropeTuberoseJasmineGardenia

Base

SandalwoodGreen NotesMusk

InformationalShared notesLily-of-the-Valley, Aldehydes and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Lily of the Valley, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#59,373

PerfumerPaul Vacher

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#63,342

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLily of the ValleyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Lily of the Valley by Le Galion is a classic floral aldehyde composition crafted around the crisp, delicate scent of springtime white flowers. Created in 1950 by perfumer Paul Vacher, it opens with a clean, brisk sparkle of aldehydes paired with the sharp snap of crushed green leaves. At its center rests lily-of-the-v…

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Semi-Bespoke No. 8 reads as a polished floral aldehyde built around white flowers, rose, soft green touches, and a clean musky sandalwood base. The opening suggests a bright, sparkling lift from aldehydes and bergamot, then settles into a plush bouquet that can feel creamy, powdery, and slightly soapy. It suits someon…

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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, Lily of the Valley or Semi-Bespoke No. 8?

Semi-Bespoke No. 8 takes 2 of 3 categories. Lily of the Valley is rated 3.75/5 from 8 votes; Semi-Bespoke No. 8 is rated 3.75/5 from 4 votes. Choose Lily of the Valley for a fresh and green character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Semi-Bespoke No. 8 for a white floral and fresh character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Lily of the Valley or Semi-Bespoke No. 8?

Semi-Bespoke No. 8 lasts longest (Semi-Bespoke No. 8 80/100, Lily of the Valley 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Lily of the Valley or Semi-Bespoke No. 8?

Semi-Bespoke No. 8 projects furthest (Semi-Bespoke No. 8 75/100, Lily of the Valley 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lily of the Valley and Semi-Bespoke No. 8 smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh, white floral and aldehydic accords. Common notes include Lily-of-the-Valley, Aldehydes and Sandalwood.

Is Lily of the Valley or Semi-Bespoke No. 8 better for summer or winter?

Lily of the Valley suits daytime wear; Semi-Bespoke No. 8 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Lily of the Valley and Semi-Bespoke No. 8?

Lily of the Valley features Lily-of-the-Valley, Aldehydes, Green Leaves and Sandalwood. Semi-Bespoke No. 8 has top notes of Aldehydes and Bergamot, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Rose, Magnolia and Heliotrope, a base of Sandalwood, Green Notes and Musk.