Mandarine Sultane vs Semi-Bespoke No. 25
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
29%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Semi-Bespoke No. 25 takes 3 of 5 categories.
Mandarine SultaneChoose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Semi-Bespoke No. 25Choose it for a white floral and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.
Mandarine Sultane2/5
Semi-Bespoke No. 253/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Semi-Bespoke No. 25
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Semi-Bespoke No. 25
- Sillage & projection
- Semi-Bespoke No. 25
- Value for money
- Mandarine Sultane
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Mandarine Sultane
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Mandarine SultaneAlexandre.JSemi-Bespoke No. 25Roja DoveWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.49/ 5 · 472 votes
Have 62%Had 38%Want 0%
3.95/ 5 · 21 votes
Have 47%Had 6%Want 48%
Category winnerSemi-Bespoke No. 25Rating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate25%Love
39%Like
13%Ok
20%Dislike
3%Hate
419 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
Category winners
LongevitySemi-Bespoke No. 25
SillageSemi-Bespoke No. 25
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerMandarine SultaneBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
white floral92%
woody84%
amber77%
musky69%
powdery61%
white floral100%
warm spicy92%
leather84%
fresh77%
tuberose69%
woody61%
Scent match29%Clearly different · both white floral and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Mandarin OrangeBergamotLemon
Heart
NeroliOrange BlossomAlmondJasminePeach
Base
AmberCashmere WoodMuskRumSandalwoodSaffron
Top
AldehydesMandarin Orange
Heart
TuberoseJasmineJasmine SambacOrange BlossomRose de MaiAppleYlang-YlangHeliotrope
Base
SaffronAgarwood (Oud)Cypriol Oil or NagarmothaCashmere WoodSuedeLabdanumGrassBirch Tar
InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Orange Blossom, Jasmine and Cashmere Wood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter52
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer14
Fall86
Winter71
Day57
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#12,625
PerfumerAmelie Bourgeois
Launched—
Reviews16
Overall rank#38,505
PerfumerRoja Dove
Launched—
Reviews4
Category winnerMandarine SultaneHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMandarine Sultane opens with a bright burst of mandarin, bergamot, and lemon, then softens into neroli, orange blossom, jasmine, and a gentle almond-peach sweetness. The dry-down adds musk, amber, woods, saffron, and a touch of rum, giving it a smoother, warmer finish. It reads as a citrus floral with a polished, slig…
Reviews →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…
Reviews →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, Mandarine Sultane or Semi-Bespoke No. 25?
Semi-Bespoke No. 25 takes 3 of 5 categories. Mandarine Sultane is rated 3.49/5 from 472 votes; Semi-Bespoke No. 25 is rated 3.95/5 from 21 votes. Choose Mandarine Sultane for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Semi-Bespoke No. 25 for a white floral and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Mandarine Sultane or Semi-Bespoke No. 25?
Semi-Bespoke No. 25 lasts longest (Semi-Bespoke No. 25 78/100, Mandarine Sultane 69/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Mandarine Sultane or Semi-Bespoke No. 25?
Semi-Bespoke No. 25 projects furthest (Semi-Bespoke No. 25 82/100, Mandarine Sultane 64/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Mandarine Sultane and Semi-Bespoke No. 25 smell similar?
Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and woody accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Orange Blossom, Jasmine and Cashmere Wood.
Is Mandarine Sultane 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 Mandarine Sultane and Semi-Bespoke No. 25?
Mandarine Sultane has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Neroli, Orange Blossom, Almond and Jasmine, a base of Amber, Cashmere Wood, Musk and Rum. 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.
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