Fragrance comparison

Quintessence (2020) vs Semi-Bespoke No. 25

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 64 ratings analysed

Quintessence (2020)

Manos Gerakinis

3.8643 votes

Rank #26,550 Warm SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

25%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Semi-Bespoke No. 25

Roja Dove

3.9521 votes

Rank #35,812 White FloralWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Semi-Bespoke No. 25 takes 3 of 5 categories.

Quintessence (2020)
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on 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 ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Quintessence (2020)2/5

Semi-Bespoke No. 253/5

Ratings & consensus: Semi-Bespoke No. 25
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Semi-Bespoke No. 25
Sillage & projection: Semi-Bespoke No. 25
Value for money: Quintessence (2020)
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Quintessence (2020)

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Quintessence (2020)Manos Gerakinis

Semi-Bespoke No. 25Roja Dove

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.86/ 5 · 43 votes

Have 33%Had 9%Want 58%

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 hate

37%Love

35%Like

12%Ok

9%Dislike

7%Hate

43 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

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage82

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevitySemi-Bespoke No. 25

SillageSemi-Bespoke No. 25

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value43

¤ Price value34

Category winnerQuintessence (2020)Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

amber92%

woody84%

patchouli77%

vanilla69%

fresh spicy61%

white floral100%

warm spicy92%

leather84%

fresh77%

tuberose69%

woody61%

Scent match25%Clearly different · both warm spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

SaffronClovesBlack Pepper

Heart2-4 hrs

PatchouliWormwoodAgarwood (Oud)Cedar

Base6-8+ hrs

AmberVanillaBenzoin

Top

AldehydesMandarin Orange

Heart

TuberoseJasmineJasmine SambacOrange BlossomRose de MaiAppleYlang-YlangHeliotrope

Base

SaffronAgarwood (Oud)Cypriol Oil or NagarmothaCashmere WoodSuedeLabdanumGrassBirch Tar

InformationalShared notesSaffron and Agarwood (Oud). Durations are only published for Quintessence (2020), so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring45

Summer25

Fall100

Winter100

Day69

Night100

Spring100

Summer14

Fall86

Winter71

Day57

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men65

Unisex35

Women0

Work 35%Date 30%Casual 22%Party 14%

Men8

Unisex62

Women31

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,550

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#35,812

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerQuintessence (2020)Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Manos Gerakinis Quintessence (2020) opens with a dry rush of black pepper, clove buds, and leathery saffron. It commands attention immediately. The initial burst carries a sharp alcohol lift that calms within three minutes, revealing an earthy heart of dark patchouli, bitter wormwood, and smooth cedar. You will not fi…

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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, Quintessence (2020) or Semi-Bespoke No. 25?

Semi-Bespoke No. 25 takes 3 of 5 categories. Quintessence (2020) is rated 3.86/5 from 43 votes; Semi-Bespoke No. 25 is rated 3.95/5 from 21 votes. Choose Quintessence (2020) for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on 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 ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Quintessence (2020) or Semi-Bespoke No. 25?

Semi-Bespoke No. 25 lasts longest (Semi-Bespoke No. 25 78/100, Quintessence (2020) 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Quintessence (2020) or Semi-Bespoke No. 25?

Semi-Bespoke No. 25 projects furthest (Semi-Bespoke No. 25 82/100, Quintessence (2020) 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Quintessence (2020) and Semi-Bespoke No. 25 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Saffron and Agarwood (Oud).

Is Quintessence (2020) or Semi-Bespoke No. 25 better for summer or winter?

Quintessence (2020) suits evening wear; Semi-Bespoke No. 25 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Quintessence (2020) and Semi-Bespoke No. 25?

Quintessence (2020) has top notes of Saffron, Cloves and Black Pepper, heart notes of Patchouli, Wormwood, Agarwood (Oud) and Cedar, a base of Amber, Vanilla and Benzoin. 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.