Fragrance comparison

Marjan vs Semi-Bespoke No. 23

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 68 ratings analysed

Marjan

Al Haramain Perfumes

3.5332 votes

Rank #20,453 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Semi-Bespoke No. 23

Roja Dove

4.3136 votes

Rank #19,991 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Semi-Bespoke No. 23 takes 4 of 7 categories.

Marjan
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Semi-Bespoke No. 23
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Marjan2/7

Semi-Bespoke No. 234/7

Ratings & consensus: Semi-Bespoke No. 23
Community sentiment: Semi-Bespoke No. 23
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Semi-Bespoke No. 23
Value for money: Marjan
Versatility: Marjan
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Semi-Bespoke No. 23

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MarjanAl Haramain Perfumes

Semi-Bespoke No. 23Roja Dove

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.53/ 5 · 32 votes

Have 50%Had 22%Want 28%

4.31/ 5 · 36 votes

Have 52%Had 6%Want 42%

Category winnerSemi-Bespoke No. 23Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

19%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

28%Dislike

3%Hate

32 votes

67%Love

14%Like

6%Ok

11%Dislike

3%Hate

36 votes

Category winnerSemi-Bespoke No. 23Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageSemi-Bespoke No. 23

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price value27

Category winnerMarjanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy91%

aromatic83%

amber74%

floral65%

oud56%

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

amber77%

warm spicy69%

balsamic61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Pine TreeSpicy NotesAmberAgarwood (Oud)Floral NotesPatchouliSandalwood

No top / heart / base split published

Top

OreganoThymeBasilBergamot

Heart

Rock roseGeranium

Base

OlibanumClovesSandalwoodLabdanumVanillaCypriol Oil or NagarmothaPine TreePatchouli

InformationalShared notesPine Tree, Patchouli and Sandalwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer58

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night50

Spring40

Summer7

Fall100

Winter67

Day38

Night100

Category winnerMarjanMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

Men78

Unisex22

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,453

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#19,991

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerSemi-Bespoke No. 23Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Marjan is a sweet, bright amber-woods scent that keeps a fresh citrus lift from start to finish. Expect lime and bergamot style sparkle up top, a soft floral touch (often read as rose), then a warm base of cedar, patchouli and musky amber. It wears like an attar style blend, unusual in a good way, with a clean, slight…

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Semi-Bespoke No. 23 is a warm, resinous woody amber built around green herbs, frankincense and labdanum. It opens aromatic and earthy with oregano, thyme and basil, then settles into creamy sandalwood, soft vanilla and a dense amber base. It usually reads more masculine than fully neutral, and it suits cool weather be…

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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, Marjan or Semi-Bespoke No. 23?

Semi-Bespoke No. 23 takes 4 of 7 categories. Marjan is rated 3.53/5 from 32 votes; Semi-Bespoke No. 23 is rated 4.31/5 from 36 votes. Choose Marjan for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Semi-Bespoke No. 23 for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Marjan or Semi-Bespoke No. 23?

They last about the same: Marjan 82/100, Semi-Bespoke No. 23 82/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Marjan or Semi-Bespoke No. 23?

Semi-Bespoke No. 23 projects furthest (Semi-Bespoke No. 23 67/100, Marjan 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Marjan and Semi-Bespoke No. 23 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Pine Tree, Patchouli and Sandalwood.

Is Marjan or Semi-Bespoke No. 23 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Marjan is the stronger pick. For winter, Semi-Bespoke No. 23 is the stronger pick. Marjan suits daytime wear; Semi-Bespoke No. 23 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Marjan and Semi-Bespoke No. 23?

Marjan features Pine Tree, Spicy Notes, Amber, Agarwood (Oud) and Floral Notes. Semi-Bespoke No. 23 has top notes of Oregano, Thyme, Basil and Bergamot, heart notes of Rock rose and Geranium, a base of Olibanum, Cloves, Sandalwood and Labdanum.