Fragrance comparison

Montaigne (2021) vs Semi-Bespoke No. 5

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 53 ratings analysed

Montaigne (2021)

Caron

3.7836 votes

Rank #39,464 Yellow FloralPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Semi-Bespoke No. 5

Roja Dove

4.5317 votes

Rank #27,028 WoodyAmber

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Semi-Bespoke No. 5 takes 5 of 5 categories.

Montaigne (2021)
Choose it for a yellow floral and powdery character. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Semi-Bespoke No. 5
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Montaigne (2021)0/5

Semi-Bespoke No. 55/5

Ratings & consensus: Semi-Bespoke No. 5
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Semi-Bespoke No. 5
Sillage & projection: Semi-Bespoke No. 5
Value for money: Semi-Bespoke No. 5
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Semi-Bespoke No. 5

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Montaigne (2021)Caron

Semi-Bespoke No. 5Roja Dove

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.78/ 5 · 36 votes

Have 25%Had 8%Want 67%

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 hate

36%Love

28%Like

17%Ok

17%Dislike

3%Hate

36 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

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevitySemi-Bespoke No. 5

SillageSemi-Bespoke No. 5

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value19

¤ Price value25

Category winnerSemi-Bespoke No. 5Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

yellow floral100%

powdery92%

woody84%

amber77%

sweet69%

vanilla61%

woody100%

amber92%

warm spicy84%

balsamic77%

powdery69%

earthy61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both woody, amber and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

MimosaApricotCassiaOrange Blossom

Heart2-4 hrs

Ylang-YlangHeliotropeMoroccan Jasmine

Base6-8+ hrs

SandalwoodBenzoinLabdanumVanilla

Top

BergamotPeach

Heart

Orange BlossomJasmineVioletYlang-YlangRoseHeliotrope

Base

AmbergrisVetiverPeru BalsamCedarLeatherGingerPatchouliBenzoin

InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Ylang-Ylang, Heliotrope and Benzoin. Durations are only published for Montaigne (2021), so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring89

Summer11

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night44

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex37

Women63

Work 36%Casual 33%Date 22%Party 8%

Men67

Unisex0

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#39,464

PerfumerJean Jacques

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#27,028

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerSemi-Bespoke No. 5Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Montaigne (2021) by Caron is a radiant floral composition built around fluffy yellow mimosa, ripe apricot, and rich orange blossom. The opening sprays on bright and slightly tart before softening into a velvety haze of heliotrope, ylang-ylang, and sweet Moroccan jasmine. As hours pass, warm benzoin, golden labdanum, a…

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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 …

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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, Montaigne (2021) or Semi-Bespoke No. 5?

Semi-Bespoke No. 5 takes 5 of 5 categories. Montaigne (2021) is rated 3.78/5 from 36 votes; Semi-Bespoke No. 5 is rated 4.53/5 from 17 votes. Choose Montaigne (2021) for a yellow floral and powdery character. Best in fall, 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, Montaigne (2021) or Semi-Bespoke No. 5?

Semi-Bespoke No. 5 lasts longest (Semi-Bespoke No. 5 78/100, Montaigne (2021) 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Montaigne (2021) or Semi-Bespoke No. 5?

Semi-Bespoke No. 5 projects furthest (Semi-Bespoke No. 5 80/100, Montaigne (2021) 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Montaigne (2021) and Semi-Bespoke No. 5 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and powdery accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Ylang-Ylang, Heliotrope and Benzoin.

Is Montaigne (2021) or Semi-Bespoke No. 5 better for summer or winter?

Montaigne (2021) suits daytime wear; Semi-Bespoke No. 5 suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Montaigne (2021) and Semi-Bespoke No. 5?

Montaigne (2021) has top notes of Mimosa, Apricot, Cassia and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Heliotrope and Moroccan Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Benzoin, Labdanum and Vanilla. 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.