Matelda vs Semi-Bespoke No. 5
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
42%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Semi-Bespoke No. 5 takes 3 of 5 categories.
MateldaChoose it for a vanilla and floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Semi-Bespoke No. 5Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Matelda2/5
Semi-Bespoke No. 53/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Semi-Bespoke No. 5
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Semi-Bespoke No. 5
- Sillage & projection
- Semi-Bespoke No. 5
- Value for money
- Matelda
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Matelda
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
MateldaProfumo di FirenzeSemi-Bespoke No. 5Roja DoveWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.08/ 5 · 370 votes
Have 43%Had 14%Want 43%
4.53/ 5 · 17 votes
Have 27%Had 8%Want 65%
Category winnerSemi-Bespoke No. 5Rating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate41%Love
35%Like
17%Ok
7%Dislike
1%Hate
370 votes
82%Love
6%Like
0%Ok
6%Dislike
6%Hate
17 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. 5
SillageSemi-Bespoke No. 5
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerMateldaBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothvanilla100%
floral92%
powdery84%
amber77%
balsamic69%
woody61%
woody100%
amber92%
warm spicy84%
balsamic77%
powdery69%
earthy61%
Scent match42%Some overlap · both amber, woody and powdery
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15 to 30 minutes
Peach BlossomWhite Grapefruit
Heart2 to 3 hours
ChamomileVioletPeru BalsamBenzoin
Base3 to 4 hours
VanillaTonka BeanSandalwoodMusk
Top
BergamotPeach
Heart
Orange BlossomJasmineVioletYlang-YlangRoseHeliotrope
Base
AmbergrisVetiverPeru BalsamCedarLeatherGingerPatchouliBenzoin
InformationalShared notesViolet, Peru Balsam and Benzoin. Durations are only published for Matelda, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer56
Fall84
Winter54
Day100
Night46
Spring100
Summer100
Fall100
Winter67
Day100
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#11,162
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews32
Overall rank#29,598
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews3
Category winnerMateldaHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMatelda by Profumo di Firenze presents a soft, comforting take on floral gourmand scents. It opens with an airy flash of peach blossom alongside crisp white grapefruit, offering a clean, gentle brightness. The heart turns calming as herbal chamomile and powdery violet settle into a warm resinous base of benzoin and Pe…
Reviews →Semi-Bespoke No. 5 reads as a rich, polished chypre with a soft peach and bergamot lift, a floral heart, and a deep woody amber base. On skin, it usually turns warmer, spicier, and more balsamic as the moss, resins, leather, and powdery facets settle in. It suits wearers who enjoy classical structure with real weight …
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, Matelda or Semi-Bespoke No. 5?
Semi-Bespoke No. 5 takes 3 of 5 categories. Matelda is rated 4.08/5 from 370 votes; Semi-Bespoke No. 5 is rated 4.53/5 from 17 votes. Choose Matelda for a vanilla and floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Semi-Bespoke No. 5 for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Matelda or Semi-Bespoke No. 5?
Semi-Bespoke No. 5 lasts longest (Semi-Bespoke No. 5 78/100, Matelda 59/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Matelda or Semi-Bespoke No. 5?
Semi-Bespoke No. 5 projects furthest (Semi-Bespoke No. 5 80/100, Matelda 47/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Matelda and Semi-Bespoke No. 5 smell similar?
Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Violet, Peru Balsam and Benzoin.
Is Matelda or Semi-Bespoke No. 5 better for summer or winter?
Matelda suits daytime wear; Semi-Bespoke No. 5 suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Matelda and Semi-Bespoke No. 5?
Matelda has top notes of Peach Blossom and White Grapefruit, heart notes of Chamomile, Violet, Peru Balsam and Benzoin, a base of Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Sandalwood and Musk. Semi-Bespoke No. 5 has top notes of Bergamot and Peach, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Jasmine, Violet and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Ambergris, Vetiver, Peru Balsam and Cedar.
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