Ruben vs Semi-Bespoke No. 11
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
18%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Ruben takes 2 of 2 categories.
RubenChoose it for a mossy and citrus character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Semi-Bespoke No. 11Choose it for a fresh and amber character.
Ruben2/2
Semi-Bespoke No. 110/2
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Ruben
- Sillage & projection
- Not scored
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Ruben
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
RubenCriminal ElementsSemi-Bespoke No. 11Roja DoveWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.03/ 5 · 35 votes
Have 30%Had 7%Want 62%
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 hate40%Love
40%Like
6%Ok
11%Dislike
3%Hate
35 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
Category winners
LongevityRuben
SillageNo data
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothmossy100%
citrus92%
earthy84%
lavender77%
aromatic69%
fresh spicy61%
fresh100%
amber92%
aldehydic84%
aromatic77%
white floral69%
fresh spicy61%
Scent match18%Clearly different · both aromatic and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
OakmossLavenderBergamotPetitgrainOrange Blossom
No top / heart / base split published
Top
AldehydesPepperTarragonPetitgrainGalbanumBergamotRhubarb
Heart
VioletLily-of-the-ValleyOrange BlossomGardeniaTuberoseJasmineYlang-YlangRose
Base
AmbergrisSandalwoodVetiverPatchouliMuskStyraxCedarGuaiac Wood
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Petitgrain and Orange Blossom. Durations are only published for Ruben, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer24
Fall94
Winter76
Day100
Night67
No season votes yet
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesNot enough votes yet
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#38,044
PerfumerCorey Newcombe
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#62,011
PerfumerRoja Dove
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerRubenHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotRuben by Criminal Elements opens with a bright splash of tart bergamot and herbal lavender, giving you the crisp, invigorating feeling of walking outside right after a cool rain. As the sharp citrus calms down, bitter petitgrain and clean orange blossom step forward, smoothing the edges with a dry, slightly floral gre…
Reviews →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…
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, Ruben or Semi-Bespoke No. 11?
Ruben takes 2 of 2 categories. Ruben is rated 4.03/5 from 35 votes; Semi-Bespoke No. 11 is rated 4.00/5 from 5 votes. Choose Ruben for a mossy and citrus 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, Ruben or Semi-Bespoke No. 11?
Ruben lasts longest (Ruben 74/100, Semi-Bespoke No. 11 20/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Ruben and Semi-Bespoke No. 11 smell similar?
Clearly different: a 18% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Petitgrain and Orange Blossom.
Is Ruben or Semi-Bespoke No. 11 better for summer or winter?
Ruben suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Ruben and Semi-Bespoke No. 11?
Ruben features Oakmoss, Lavender, Bergamot, Petitgrain and Orange Blossom. 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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