Fragrance comparison

Saphir Du Bois vs Semi-Bespoke No. 25

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 33 ratings analysed

3 wins

Saphir Du Bois

J'Elle Bulan Parfums

4.5812 votes

Rank #27,519 WoodyPatchouli

Full profile Similar & dupes

26%scent match

Clearly different

Semi-Bespoke No. 25

Roja Dove

3.9521 votes

Rank #34,823 White FloralWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Saphir Du Bois takes 3 of 5 categories.

Saphir Du Bois
Choose it for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Semi-Bespoke No. 25
Choose it for a white floral and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Saphir Du Bois3/5

Semi-Bespoke No. 251/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Saphir Du BoisJ'Elle Bulan Parfums

Semi-Bespoke No. 25Roja Dove

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.58/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 21%Had 3%Want 76%

3.95/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 47%Had 6%Want 48%

Category winnerSaphir Du BoisRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

25%Like

8%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

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

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate90

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage82

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageSemi-Bespoke No. 25

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price value34

Category winnerSaphir Du BoisBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

patchouli92%

oud84%

amber77%

citrus69%

warm spicy61%

white floral100%

warm spicy92%

leather84%

fresh77%

tuberose69%

woody61%

Scent match26%Clearly different · both woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Indonesian Patchouli LeafAgarwood (Oud)BergamotOrange BlossomCypriol Oil or NagarmothaAmberwoodLabdanumAmbrette (Musk Mallow)RaspberrySaffronFloral NotesAtlas Cedar

No top / heart / base split published

Top

AldehydesMandarin Orange

Heart

TuberoseJasmineJasmine SambacOrange BlossomRose de MaiAppleYlang-YlangHeliotrope

Base

SaffronAgarwood (Oud)Cypriol Oil or NagarmothaCashmere WoodSuedeLabdanumGrassBirch Tar

InformationalShared notesAgarwood (Oud), Orange Blossom, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Labdanum. 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

Summer71

Fall100

Winter86

Day100

Night88

Spring100

Summer14

Fall86

Winter71

Day57

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men23

Unisex54

Women23

Men8

Unisex62

Women31

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,519

PerfumerNathalie Feisthauer

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#34,823

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerSaphir Du BoisHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Saphir Du Bois by J'Elle Bulan Parfums presents a rich, candied apple and raspberry opening that settles into a creamy, resinous woody base. This unisex fragrance features Indonesian patchouli and smoky agarwood, creating a sophisticated profile for cooler days or elegant evening wear. It balances sweet gourmand facet…

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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, Saphir Du Bois or Semi-Bespoke No. 25?

Saphir Du Bois takes 3 of 5 categories. Saphir Du Bois is rated 4.58/5 from 12 votes; Semi-Bespoke No. 25 is rated 3.95/5 from 21 votes. Choose Saphir Du Bois for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Semi-Bespoke No. 25 for a white floral and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Saphir Du Bois or Semi-Bespoke No. 25?

They last about the same: Saphir Du Bois 78/100, Semi-Bespoke No. 25 78/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Saphir Du Bois or Semi-Bespoke No. 25?

Semi-Bespoke No. 25 projects furthest (Semi-Bespoke No. 25 82/100, Saphir Du Bois 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Saphir Du Bois and Semi-Bespoke No. 25 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Agarwood (Oud), Orange Blossom, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Labdanum.

Is Saphir Du Bois or Semi-Bespoke No. 25 better for summer or winter?

Saphir Du Bois suits daytime wear; Semi-Bespoke No. 25 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Saphir Du Bois and Semi-Bespoke No. 25?

Saphir Du Bois features Indonesian Patchouli Leaf, Agarwood (Oud), Bergamot, Orange Blossom and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha. 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.