Fragrance comparison

Phoenix vs Semi-Bespoke No. 17

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 160 ratings analysed

2 wins

Phoenix

AXE

3.44155 votes

Rank #14,032 MuskyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

19%scent match

Clearly different

Semi-Bespoke No. 17

Roja Dove

4.605 votes

Rank #50,371 AldehydicFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Phoenix takes 2 of 3 categories.

Phoenix
Choose it for a musky and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Semi-Bespoke No. 17
Choose it for a aldehydic and fresh character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Phoenix2/3

Semi-Bespoke No. 171/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Semi-Bespoke No. 17
Sillage & projection: Phoenix
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Phoenix

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PhoenixAXE

Semi-Bespoke No. 17Roja Dove

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.44/ 5 · 155 votes

Have 23%Had 67%Want 10%

4.60/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 13%Had 3%Want 84%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

21%Love

41%Like

17%Ok

13%Dislike

7%Hate

150 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

⏱ Longevity49

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate90

Category winners

LongevitySemi-Bespoke No. 17

SillagePhoenix

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value86

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

musky100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

lavender77%

earthy69%

powdery61%

aldehydic100%

fresh92%

woody84%

powdery77%

earthy69%

mossy61%

Scent match19%Clearly different · both earthy and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderGeraniumCitruses

Heart

Soil TinctureViolet

Base

MuskLeather

Notes

AldehydesOakmossJasmineVioletOrris RootYlang-YlangRoseAmaryllisPeachVetiverSandalwoodMusk

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesViolet and Musk. 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

Winter77

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men80

Unisex19

Women1

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,032

PerfumerAnn Gottlieb

Launched—

Reviews25

Overall rank#50,371

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerPhoenixHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Phoenix by AXE is a polarizing aromatic fougere that defined an era for many young men. With notes of lavender, geranium, and citrus paired with an earthy soil tincture and base of musk and leather, it offers a distinct, clean, and herbal profile that remains deeply tied to high school nostalgia and informal daily wea…

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Semi-Bespoke No. 17 opens with bright aldehydes and citrus, then settles into a polished floral heart of jasmine, violet, rose and ylang-ylang. Peach softens the structure, while oakmoss, sandalwood, orris, leather and tonka give the dry-down a powdery, woody, slightly vintage feel. It suits someone who enjoys elegant…

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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, Phoenix or Semi-Bespoke No. 17?

Phoenix takes 2 of 3 categories. Phoenix is rated 3.44/5 from 155 votes; Semi-Bespoke No. 17 is rated 4.60/5 from 5 votes. Choose Phoenix for a musky and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Semi-Bespoke No. 17 for a aldehydic and fresh character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Phoenix or Semi-Bespoke No. 17?

Semi-Bespoke No. 17 lasts longest (Semi-Bespoke No. 17 80/100, Phoenix 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Phoenix or Semi-Bespoke No. 17?

Phoenix projects furthest (Phoenix 56/100, Semi-Bespoke No. 17 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Phoenix and Semi-Bespoke No. 17 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 19% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share earthy and powdery accords. Common notes include Violet and Musk.

Is Phoenix or Semi-Bespoke No. 17 better for summer or winter?

Semi-Bespoke No. 17 suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Phoenix and Semi-Bespoke No. 17?

Phoenix has top notes of Lavender, Geranium and Citruses, heart notes of Soil Tincture and Violet, a base of Musk and Leather. Semi-Bespoke No. 17 features Aldehydes, Oakmoss, Jasmine, Violet and Orris Root.