Fragrance comparison

Open Sky vs SEMI BESPOKE NO. 26

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 685 ratings analysed

4 wins

Open Sky

Byredo

3.65680 votes

Rank #5,818 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

SEMI BESPOKE NO. 26

Roja Dove

4.605 votes

Rank #39,844 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Open Sky takes 4 of 4 categories.

Open Sky
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.
SEMI BESPOKE NO. 26
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Open Sky4/4

SEMI BESPOKE NO. 260/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Open Sky
Sillage & projection: Open Sky
Value for money: Open Sky
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Open Sky

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Open SkyByredo

SEMI BESPOKE NO. 26Roja Dove

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.65/ 5 · 680 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

4.60/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 36%Had 0%Want 64%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

35%Love

31%Like

14%Ok

12%Dislike

8%Hate

569 votes

60%Love

40%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate90

Category winners

LongevityOpen Sky

SillageOpen Sky

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value37

¤ Price value13

Category winnerOpen SkyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus91%

cannabis83%

woody74%

fresh spicy65%

green56%

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

citrus77%

amber69%

balsamic61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PomeloBlack Pepper

Heart

cannabis

Base

VetiverPalo Santo

Top

GrapefruitBergamotLavenderBasilLime

Heart

Jasmine

Base

PatchouliLeatherFrankincenseAmbraromeVetiverBlack PepperGuaiac WoodSandalwood

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper and Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter27

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer50

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men16

Unisex76

Women8

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,818

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews110

Overall rank#39,844

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerOpen SkyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Open Sky by Byredo offers a crisp, woody, and spicy experience for all genders. It centers on a sharp, zesty pomelo opening that quickly transitions into an herbal cannabis heart. The base features earthy vetiver and palo santo, grounding the scent for warm weather. This fragrance provides a unique, aromatic profile t…

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SEMI BESPOKE NO. 26 opens with a brisk mix of grapefruit, bergamot, lime and lavender, then settles into a woody amber base with patchouli, frankincense, leather and soft sandalwood. It reads polished, dry and aromatic rather than sweet, with a spiced green edge that may appeal more to wearers who enjoy refined, tradi…

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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, Open Sky or SEMI BESPOKE NO. 26?

Open Sky takes 4 of 4 categories. Open Sky is rated 3.65/5 from 680 votes; SEMI BESPOKE NO. 26 is rated 4.60/5 from 5 votes. Choose Open Sky for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring. Choose SEMI BESPOKE NO. 26 for a woody and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Open Sky or SEMI BESPOKE NO. 26?

Open Sky lasts longest (Open Sky 66/100, SEMI BESPOKE NO. 26 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Open Sky or SEMI BESPOKE NO. 26?

Open Sky projects furthest (Open Sky 58/100, SEMI BESPOKE NO. 26 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Open Sky and SEMI BESPOKE NO. 26 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Black Pepper and Vetiver.

Is Open Sky or SEMI BESPOKE NO. 26 better for summer or winter?

SEMI BESPOKE NO. 26 suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Open Sky and SEMI BESPOKE NO. 26?

Open Sky has top notes of Pomelo and Black Pepper, heart notes of cannabis, a base of Vetiver and Palo Santo. SEMI BESPOKE NO. 26 has top notes of Grapefruit, Bergamot, Lavender and Basil, heart notes of Jasmine, a base of Patchouli, Leather, Frankincense and Ambrarome.