Purple Elixir vs Semi-Bespoke No. 25
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
24%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Semi-Bespoke No. 25 takes 4 of 5 categories.
Purple ElixirChoose it for a white floral and powdery character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Semi-Bespoke No. 25Choose it for a white floral and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.
Purple Elixir1/5
Semi-Bespoke No. 254/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Semi-Bespoke No. 25
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Semi-Bespoke No. 25
- Sillage & projection
- Semi-Bespoke No. 25
- Value for money
- Purple Elixir
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Semi-Bespoke No. 25
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Purple ElixirAlyssa AshleySemi-Bespoke No. 25Roja DoveWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.00/ 5 · 36 votes
Have 50%Had 10%Want 40%
3.95/ 5 · 21 votes
Have 47%Had 6%Want 48%
Category winnerSemi-Bespoke No. 25Rating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate8%Love
31%Like
19%Ok
36%Dislike
6%Hate
36 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
Category winners
LongevitySemi-Bespoke No. 25
SillageSemi-Bespoke No. 25
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerPurple ElixirBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwhite floral100%
powdery92%
anis84%
soft spicy77%
amber69%
floral61%
white floral100%
warm spicy92%
leather84%
fresh77%
tuberose69%
woody61%
Scent match24%Clearly different · both white floral
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Star AniseJasmineSolar NotesAldehydes
Heart
Orange BlossomHeliotropeCashmere Wood
Base
AmberMuskVetiver
Top
AldehydesMandarin Orange
Heart
TuberoseJasmineJasmine SambacOrange BlossomRose de MaiAppleYlang-YlangHeliotrope
Base
SaffronAgarwood (Oud)Cypriol Oil or NagarmothaCashmere WoodSuedeLabdanumGrassBirch Tar
InformationalShared notesJasmine, Aldehydes, Orange Blossom and Heliotrope. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring75
Summer25
Fall100
Winter58
Day100
Night33
Spring100
Summer14
Fall86
Winter71
Day57
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#59,100
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#38,314
PerfumerRoja Dove
Launched—
Reviews4
Category winnerSemi-Bespoke No. 25Higher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotPurple Elixir is a jasmine-forward white floral with a noticeable twist of star anise and a soft, powdery haze. The opening can feel bright and slightly soapy from aldehydes and solar notes, then it settles into orange blossom, heliotrope and smooth cashmere wood. It finishes musky and ambery with a gentle vetiver edg…
Reviews →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…
Reviews →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, Purple Elixir or Semi-Bespoke No. 25?
Semi-Bespoke No. 25 takes 4 of 5 categories. Purple Elixir is rated 3.00/5 from 36 votes; Semi-Bespoke No. 25 is rated 3.95/5 from 21 votes. Choose Purple Elixir for a white floral and powdery character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Semi-Bespoke No. 25 for a white floral and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Purple Elixir or Semi-Bespoke No. 25?
Semi-Bespoke No. 25 lasts longest (Semi-Bespoke No. 25 78/100, Purple Elixir 44/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Purple Elixir or Semi-Bespoke No. 25?
Semi-Bespoke No. 25 projects furthest (Semi-Bespoke No. 25 82/100, Purple Elixir 47/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Purple Elixir and Semi-Bespoke No. 25 smell similar?
Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Aldehydes, Orange Blossom and Heliotrope.
Is Purple Elixir or Semi-Bespoke No. 25 better for summer or winter?
Purple Elixir suits daytime wear; Semi-Bespoke No. 25 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Purple Elixir and Semi-Bespoke No. 25?
Purple Elixir has top notes of Star Anise, Jasmine, Solar Notes and Aldehydes, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Heliotrope and Cashmere Wood, a base of Amber, Musk and Vetiver. 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.
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