Fragrance comparison

Nostalgia vs Semi-Bespoke No. 21

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 108 ratings analysed

Nostalgia

Kismet Olfactive

4.1174 votes

Rank #13,253 LeatherAnis

Full profile Similar & dupes

26%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Semi-Bespoke No. 21

Roja Dove

4.2934 votes

Rank #29,058 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Semi-Bespoke No. 21 takes 4 of 7 categories.

Nostalgia
Choose it for a leather and anis character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Semi-Bespoke No. 21
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Nostalgia2/7

Semi-Bespoke No. 214/7

Ratings & consensus: Semi-Bespoke No. 21
Community sentiment: Tie
Longevity: Semi-Bespoke No. 21
Sillage & projection: Semi-Bespoke No. 21
Value for money: Nostalgia
Versatility: Semi-Bespoke No. 21
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Nostalgia

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

NostalgiaKismet Olfactive

Semi-Bespoke No. 21Roja Dove

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.11/ 5 · 74 votes

Have 19%Had 3%Want 79%

4.29/ 5 · 34 votes

Have 47%Had 8%Want 45%

Category winnerSemi-Bespoke No. 21Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

53%Love

22%Like

18%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

60 votes

62%Love

15%Like

15%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

34 votes

Category winnerTieMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevitySemi-Bespoke No. 21

SillageSemi-Bespoke No. 21

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value36

Category winnerNostalgiaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

leather100%

anis88%

musky77%

animalic65%

soft spicy53%

woody42%

woody100%

amber92%

earthy84%

leather77%

warm spicy69%

aromatic61%

Scent match26%Clearly different · both leather and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Anise

Heart

Tonka BeanRose de Mai

Base

LeatherSuedeCypriol Oil or Nagarmotha

Top

GrapefruitMandarin Orange

Heart

Rose de MaiRock roseJasmineTuberoseHeliotropeLily-of-the-Valley

Base

Cypriol Oil or NagarmothaLeatherOakmossBenzoinJuniper BerriesOlibanumClovesPatchouli

InformationalShared notesRose de Mai, Leather and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring39

Summer28

Fall100

Winter89

Day65

Night100

Spring82

Summer45

Fall100

Winter36

Day56

Night100

Category winnerSemi-Bespoke No. 21Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men30

Unisex59

Women11

Men47

Unisex27

Women27

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,253

PerfumerShabnam Tavakol

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#29,058

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerNostalgiaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Nostalgia by Kismet Olfactive is a distinct leather-forward scent built on an unexpected foundation of anise and tonka bean. It leans into a moody, suede-heavy texture that works well for cooler weather or nights out. The composition balances sharp spices with warm, powdery resins, creating an intriguing profile for t…

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Semi-Bespoke No. 21 opens bright with tart grapefruit and mandarin, then quickly turns richer, moving into rose, white florals, cypriol, leather and warm spice. It wears like a polished leathery chypre with an ambery, mossy base, and it suits someone who enjoys clear structure, visible transitions and a more dressed-u…

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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, Nostalgia or Semi-Bespoke No. 21?

Semi-Bespoke No. 21 takes 4 of 7 categories. Nostalgia is rated 4.11/5 from 74 votes; Semi-Bespoke No. 21 is rated 4.29/5 from 34 votes. Choose Nostalgia for a leather and anis character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Semi-Bespoke No. 21 for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Nostalgia or Semi-Bespoke No. 21?

Semi-Bespoke No. 21 lasts longest (Semi-Bespoke No. 21 78/100, Nostalgia 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Nostalgia or Semi-Bespoke No. 21?

Semi-Bespoke No. 21 projects furthest (Semi-Bespoke No. 21 66/100, Nostalgia 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Nostalgia and Semi-Bespoke No. 21 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share leather and woody accords. Common notes include Rose de Mai, Leather and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha.

Is Nostalgia or Semi-Bespoke No. 21 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Semi-Bespoke No. 21 is the stronger pick. For winter, Nostalgia is the stronger pick. Nostalgia suits evening wear; Semi-Bespoke No. 21 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Nostalgia and Semi-Bespoke No. 21?

Nostalgia has top notes of Anise, heart notes of Tonka Bean and Rose de Mai, a base of Leather, Suede and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha. Semi-Bespoke No. 21 has top notes of Grapefruit and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Rose de Mai, Rock rose, Jasmine and Tuberose, a base of Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Leather, Oakmoss and Benzoin.