Fragrance comparison

Mainstream vs SEMI BESPOKE NO. 26

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 15 ratings analysed

3 wins

Mainstream

Sly John's Lab

3.8010 votes

Rank #61,989 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

SEMI BESPOKE NO. 26

Roja Dove

4.605 votes

Rank #39,735 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mainstream takes 3 of 4 categories.

Mainstream
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
SEMI BESPOKE NO. 26
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Mainstream3/4

SEMI BESPOKE NO. 261/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Mainstream
Sillage & projection: Mainstream
Value for money: Mainstream
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: SEMI BESPOKE NO. 26

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MainstreamSly John's Lab

SEMI BESPOKE NO. 26Roja Dove

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.80/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 18%Had 9%Want 73%

4.60/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 36%Had 0%Want 64%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

70%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

30%Hate

10 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

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate90

Category winners

LongevityMainstream

SillageMainstream

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value65

¤ Price value13

Category winnerMainstreamBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus91%

cannabis83%

fresh spicy74%

green65%

herbal56%

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

citrus77%

amber69%

balsamic61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

LimeGraperfuitBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

WormwoodcannabisBlack PepperPink Pepper

Base5-7 hrs

PatchouliVetiverGuaiac Wood

Top

GrapefruitBergamotLavenderBasilLime

Heart

Jasmine

Base

PatchouliLeatherFrankincenseAmbraromeVetiverBlack PepperGuaiac WoodSandalwood

InformationalShared notesLime, Bergamot, Black Pepper and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Mainstream, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer43

Fall43

Winter14

Day100

Night50

Spring100

Summer50

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men86

Unisex14

Women0

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#61,989

PerfumerChris Maurice

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#39,735

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerSEMI BESPOKE NO. 26Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mainstream by Sly John's Lab delivers a zesty, unconventional green kick right from the first spray. The scent opens with a bright burst of crushed lime, bitter grapefruit, and sparkling bergamot that feels like cutting open chilled citrus fruit on a warm morning. As the sharp juiciness settles, a distinctive core of …

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SEMI BESPOKE NO. 26 opens with a brisk mix of grapefruit, bergamot, lime and lavender, then settles into a woody amber base with patchouli, frankincense, leather and soft sandalwood. It reads polished, dry and aromatic rather than sweet, with a spiced green edge that may appeal more to wearers who enjoy refined, tradi…

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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, Mainstream or SEMI BESPOKE NO. 26?

Mainstream takes 3 of 4 categories. Mainstream is rated 3.80/5 from 10 votes; SEMI BESPOKE NO. 26 is rated 4.60/5 from 5 votes. Choose Mainstream for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose SEMI BESPOKE NO. 26 for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Mainstream or SEMI BESPOKE NO. 26?

Mainstream lasts longest (Mainstream 57/100, SEMI BESPOKE NO. 26 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mainstream or SEMI BESPOKE NO. 26?

Mainstream projects furthest (Mainstream 55/100, SEMI BESPOKE NO. 26 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mainstream and SEMI BESPOKE NO. 26 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lime, Bergamot, Black Pepper and Patchouli.

Is Mainstream or SEMI BESPOKE NO. 26 better for summer or winter?

Mainstream suits daytime wear; SEMI BESPOKE NO. 26 suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mainstream and SEMI BESPOKE NO. 26?

Mainstream has top notes of Lime, Graperfuit and Bergamot, heart notes of Wormwood, cannabis, Black Pepper and Pink Pepper, a base of Patchouli, Vetiver and Guaiac Wood. SEMI BESPOKE NO. 26 has top notes of Grapefruit, Bergamot, Lavender and Basil, heart notes of Jasmine, a base of Patchouli, Leather, Frankincense and Ambrarome.