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Prophecy vs Semi-Bespoke No. 11

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

Updated 52 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Prophecy takes 2 of 2 categories.

  • Prophecy

    Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Semi-Bespoke No. 11

    Choose it for a fresh and amber character.

Prophecy2/2
Semi-Bespoke No. 110/2
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Prophecy
Sillage & projection
Not scored
Value for money
Not scored
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Prophecy

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
ProphecyPrince Matchabelli
Semi-Bespoke No. 11Roja Dove
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.43/ 5 · 47 votes
Have 48%Had 26%Want 27%
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
57%Love
34%Like
2%Ok
6%Dislike
0%Hate

47 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
⏱ Longevity63
〰 Sillage60
♥ Love / hate86
⏱ Longevity20
〰 SillageN/A
♥ Love / hate75
Category winners

LongevityProphecy

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value75
¤ Price valueN/A
Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
white floral100%
woody92%
aromatic84%
floral77%
warm spicy69%
aldehydic61%
fresh100%
amber92%
aldehydic84%
aromatic77%
white floral69%
fresh spicy61%
Scent match39%Some overlap · both white floral, aromatic and aldehydic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15 to 30 minutes
AldehydesLilyPepper
Heart2 to 3 hours
CarnationJasmineGardeniaRoseCassis
Base4 to 7 hours
AmberCedarSandalwoodVetiverOakmoss
Top
AldehydesPepperTarragonPetitgrainGalbanumBergamotRhubarb
Heart
VioletLily-of-the-ValleyOrange BlossomGardeniaTuberoseJasmineYlang-YlangRose
Base
AmbergrisSandalwoodVetiverPatchouliMuskStyraxCedarGuaiac Wood
InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Pepper, Jasmine and Gardenia. Durations are only published for Prophecy, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer73
Fall80
Winter93
Day100
Night74

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men12
Unisex52
Women36

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,064

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#59,631

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerProphecyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Prophecy by Prince Matchabelli opens with a sharp burst of crisp aldehydes, clean lily, and a quick prickle of pepper. As the initial sparkle settles, the scent reveals a full floral core led by rich gardenia, jasmine, carnation, and a hint of tart cassis alongside dewy rose. The dry-down grounds these blooms on an ea…

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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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Prophecy or Semi-Bespoke No. 11?

Prophecy takes 2 of 2 categories. Prophecy is rated 4.43/5 from 47 votes; Semi-Bespoke No. 11 is rated 4.00/5 from 5 votes. Choose Prophecy for a white floral and woody 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, Prophecy or Semi-Bespoke No. 11?

Prophecy lasts longest (Prophecy 63/100, Semi-Bespoke No. 11 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Prophecy and Semi-Bespoke No. 11 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, aromatic and aldehydic accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Pepper, Jasmine and Gardenia.

Is Prophecy or Semi-Bespoke No. 11 better for summer or winter?

Prophecy suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Prophecy and Semi-Bespoke No. 11?

Prophecy has top notes of Aldehydes, Lily and Pepper, heart notes of Carnation, Jasmine, Gardenia and Rose, a base of Amber, Cedar, Sandalwood and Vetiver. 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.

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