Fragrance comparison

Nostalgia vs Semi-Bespoke No. 25

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 95 ratings analysed

3 wins

Nostalgia

Kismet Olfactive

4.1174 votes

Rank #13,254 LeatherAnis

Full profile Similar & dupes

24%scent match

Clearly different

Semi-Bespoke No. 25

Roja Dove

3.9521 votes

Rank #33,528 White FloralWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Nostalgia takes 3 of 5 categories.

Nostalgia
Choose it for a leather and anis character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Semi-Bespoke No. 25
Choose it for a white floral and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Nostalgia3/5

Semi-Bespoke No. 252/5

Ratings & consensus: Nostalgia
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Semi-Bespoke No. 25
Sillage & projection: Semi-Bespoke No. 25
Value for money: Nostalgia
Versatility: Not scored
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. 25Roja Dove

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.11/ 5 · 74 votes

Have 19%Had 3%Want 79%

3.95/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 47%Had 6%Want 48%

Category winnerNostalgiaRating 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

48%Love

24%Like

10%Ok

14%Dislike

5%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage82

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevitySemi-Bespoke No. 25

SillageSemi-Bespoke No. 25

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value34

Category winnerNostalgiaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

leather100%

anis88%

musky77%

animalic65%

soft spicy53%

woody42%

white floral100%

warm spicy92%

leather84%

fresh77%

tuberose69%

woody61%

Scent match24%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

AldehydesMandarin Orange

Heart

TuberoseJasmineJasmine SambacOrange BlossomRose de MaiAppleYlang-YlangHeliotrope

Base

SaffronAgarwood (Oud)Cypriol Oil or NagarmothaCashmere WoodSuedeLabdanumGrassBirch Tar

InformationalShared notesRose de Mai, Suede 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

Spring100

Summer14

Fall86

Winter71

Day57

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men30

Unisex59

Women11

Men8

Unisex62

Women31

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,254

PerfumerShabnam Tavakol

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#33,528

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews4

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. 25 opens with a sparkling mandarin and aldehydic lift, then quickly turns into a rich jasmine and orange blossom floral wrapped in suede, saffron, and soft oud. It feels ornate, smooth, and a little demanding, with strong projection and a dressier, cooler-weather character that usually suits confident…

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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. 25?

Nostalgia takes 3 of 5 categories. Nostalgia is rated 4.11/5 from 74 votes; Semi-Bespoke No. 25 is rated 3.95/5 from 21 votes. Choose Nostalgia for a leather and anis character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Semi-Bespoke No. 25 for a white floral and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Nostalgia or Semi-Bespoke No. 25?

Semi-Bespoke No. 25 lasts longest (Semi-Bespoke No. 25 78/100, Nostalgia 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Nostalgia or Semi-Bespoke No. 25?

Semi-Bespoke No. 25 projects furthest (Semi-Bespoke No. 25 82/100, Nostalgia 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Nostalgia and Semi-Bespoke No. 25 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share leather and woody accords. Common notes include Rose de Mai, Suede and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha.

Is Nostalgia or Semi-Bespoke No. 25 better for summer or winter?

Nostalgia suits evening wear; Semi-Bespoke No. 25 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Nostalgia and Semi-Bespoke No. 25?

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. 25 has top notes of Aldehydes and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Tuberose, Jasmine, Jasmine Sambac and Orange Blossom, a base of Saffron, Agarwood (Oud), Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Cashmere Wood.