Fragrance comparison

M V2Q vs Semi-Bespoke No. 25

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 199 ratings analysed

3 wins

M V2Q

Puredistance

3.89178 votes

Rank #7,310 WoodyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Semi-Bespoke No. 25

Roja Dove

3.9521 votes

Rank #33,956 White FloralWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

M V2Q takes 3 of 5 categories.

M V2Q
Choose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Semi-Bespoke No. 25
Choose it for a white floral and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

M V2Q3/5

Semi-Bespoke No. 252/5

Ratings & consensus: M V2Q
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: M V2Q
Sillage & projection: Semi-Bespoke No. 25
Value for money: Semi-Bespoke No. 25
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: M V2Q

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

M V2QPuredistance

Semi-Bespoke No. 25Roja Dove

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.89/ 5 · 178 votes

Have 44%Had 10%Want 46%

3.95/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 47%Had 6%Want 48%

Category winnerM V2QRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

52%Love

16%Like

13%Ok

10%Dislike

10%Hate

178 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

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage74

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage82

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityM V2Q

SillageSemi-Bespoke No. 25

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value34

Category winnerSemi-Bespoke No. 25Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

white floral86%

earthy72%

warm spicy58%

amber44%

sweet30%

white floral100%

warm spicy92%

leather84%

fresh77%

tuberose69%

woody61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both white floral, woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Orange BlossomPink PepperLavender

Heart2-4 hrs

Cypriol Oil or NagarmothaPine tarCinnamonJasmine Sambac

Base8-12+ hrs

Texas CedarTonka BeanIndonesian Patchouli LeafSpanish LabdanumMadagascar Vanilla

Top

AldehydesMandarin Orange

Heart

TuberoseJasmineJasmine SambacOrange BlossomRose de MaiAppleYlang-YlangHeliotrope

Base

SaffronAgarwood (Oud)Cypriol Oil or NagarmothaCashmere WoodSuedeLabdanumGrassBirch Tar

InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Jasmine Sambac. Durations are only published for M V2Q, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring42

Summer27

Fall0

Winter100

Day33

Night100

Spring100

Summer14

Fall86

Winter71

Day57

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men73

Unisex21

Women6

Date 41%Work 24%Party 20%Casual 16%

Men8

Unisex62

Women31

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,310

PerfumerAntoine Lie

Launched—

Reviews30

Overall rank#33,956

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerM V2QHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Puredistance M V2Q hits the skin with immediate authority. A bright flare of crisp lavender and peppery orange blossom cuts through the air first. Do not expect a polite barbershop opening. Within ten minutes, intense pine tar and smoky cypriol oil surge forward, creating a dark, rugged leather character that feels ra…

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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, M V2Q or Semi-Bespoke No. 25?

M V2Q takes 3 of 5 categories. M V2Q is rated 3.89/5 from 178 votes; Semi-Bespoke No. 25 is rated 3.95/5 from 21 votes. Choose M V2Q for a woody and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Semi-Bespoke No. 25 for a white floral and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, M V2Q or Semi-Bespoke No. 25?

M V2Q lasts longest (M V2Q 85/100, Semi-Bespoke No. 25 78/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, M V2Q or Semi-Bespoke No. 25?

Semi-Bespoke No. 25 projects furthest (Semi-Bespoke No. 25 82/100, M V2Q 74/100), based on community performance votes.

Do M V2Q and Semi-Bespoke No. 25 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Jasmine Sambac.

Is M V2Q or Semi-Bespoke No. 25 better for summer or winter?

M V2Q suits evening wear; Semi-Bespoke No. 25 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in M V2Q and Semi-Bespoke No. 25?

M V2Q has top notes of Orange Blossom, Pink Pepper and Lavender, heart notes of Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Pine tar, Cinnamon and Jasmine Sambac, a base of Texas Cedar, Tonka Bean, Indonesian Patchouli Leaf and Spanish Labdanum. 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.