Fragrance comparison

Musc 25 Los Angeles vs Semi-Bespoke No. 11

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 557 ratings analysed

2 wins

Musc 25 Los Angeles

Le Labo

4.02552 votes

Rank #6,482 MuskyAldehydic

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

Semi-Bespoke No. 11

Roja Dove

4.005 votes

Rank #59,395 FreshAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Musc 25 Los Angeles takes 2 of 2 categories.

Musc 25 Los Angeles
Choose it for a musky and aldehydic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Semi-Bespoke No. 11
Choose it for a fresh and amber character.

Musc 25 Los Angeles2/2

Semi-Bespoke No. 110/2

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Musc 25 Los Angeles
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Musc 25 Los Angeles

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Musc 25 Los AngelesLe Labo

Semi-Bespoke No. 11Roja Dove

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.02/ 5 · 552 votes

Have 38%Had 7%Want 55%

4.00/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 20%Had 0%Want 80%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

48%Love

26%Like

10%Ok

13%Dislike

4%Hate

552 votes

40%Love

40%Like

0%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity20

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityMusc 25 Los Angeles

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value16

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

musky100%

aldehydic92%

fresh84%

woody77%

powdery69%

amber61%

fresh100%

amber92%

aldehydic84%

aromatic77%

white floral69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both fresh, aldehydic and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

MuskAldehydesAmbergrisLily-of-the-ValleyRosePatchouliCedarVetiver

No top / heart / base split published

Top

AldehydesPepperTarragonPetitgrainGalbanumBergamotRhubarb

Heart

VioletLily-of-the-ValleyOrange BlossomGardeniaTuberoseJasmineYlang-YlangRose

Base

AmbergrisSandalwoodVetiverPatchouliMuskStyraxCedarGuaiac Wood

InformationalShared notesMusk, Aldehydes, Ambergris and Lily-of-the-Valley. Durations are only published for Musc 25 Los Angeles, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer79

Fall95

Winter71

Day100

Night70

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men8

Unisex62

Women30

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,482

PerfumerFrank Voelkl

Launched—

Reviews114

Overall rank#59,395

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMusc 25 Los AngelesHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Musc 25 Los Angeles by Le Labo centers on a contrasting mix of clean aldehydes and dirty, intimate musk. Launched in 2008 and formulated by perfumer Frank Voelkl, the composition pairs crisp, soapy brightness with deep animalic warmth. The initial spray crackles with sharp aldehydes and fresh lily-of-the-valley before…

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Semi-Bespoke No. 11 reads as a fresh, aldehydic floral with a green, spicy opening and a much richer base underneath. Bergamot, galbanum, rhubarb and pepper give it lift early on, while white florals, violet and rose soften the centre. As it settles, sandalwood, ambergris, oakmoss, patchouli and animalic notes add dep…

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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, Musc 25 Los Angeles or Semi-Bespoke No. 11?

Musc 25 Los Angeles takes 2 of 2 categories. Musc 25 Los Angeles is rated 4.02/5 from 552 votes; Semi-Bespoke No. 11 is rated 4.00/5 from 5 votes. Choose Musc 25 Los Angeles for a musky and aldehydic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Semi-Bespoke No. 11 for a fresh and amber character.

Which lasts longer, Musc 25 Los Angeles or Semi-Bespoke No. 11?

Musc 25 Los Angeles lasts longest (Musc 25 Los Angeles 69/100, Semi-Bespoke No. 11 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Musc 25 Los Angeles and Semi-Bespoke No. 11 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh, aldehydic and amber accords. Common notes include Musk, Aldehydes, Ambergris and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is Musc 25 Los Angeles or Semi-Bespoke No. 11 better for summer or winter?

Musc 25 Los Angeles suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Musc 25 Los Angeles and Semi-Bespoke No. 11?

Musc 25 Los Angeles features Musk, Aldehydes, Ambergris, Lily-of-the-Valley and Rose. Semi-Bespoke No. 11 has top notes of Aldehydes, Pepper, Tarragon and Petitgrain, heart notes of Violet, Lily-of-the-Valley, Orange Blossom and Gardenia, a base of Ambergris, Sandalwood, Vetiver and Patchouli.