Semazen vs VIII Eight
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
24%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Semazen takes 3 of 4 categories.
SemazenChoose it for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
VIII EightChoose it for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
Semazen3/4
VIII Eight1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Semazen
- Sillage & projection
- Semazen
- Value for money
- VIII Eight
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Semazen
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
SemazenSeven GatesVIII EightAzalea ParfumsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.09/ 5 · 33 votes
Have 19%Had 6%Want 76%
4.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 10%Had 0%Want 90%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate55%Love
21%Like
12%Ok
3%Dislike
9%Hate
33 votes
0%Love
100%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
1 vote · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevitySemazen
SillageSemazen
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerVIII EightBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
warm spicy88%
woody77%
bitter65%
lavender53%
fresh spicy42%
amber100%
fresh spicy88%
herbal77%
woody65%
musky53%
powdery42%
Scent match24%Clearly different · both woody and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
AbsintheLavenderCardamomWormwoodCinnamon
Heart
Guaiac WoodMintPatchouliCedar
Base
Tonka BeanAmberLeatherPapyrus
Top
ArtemisiaStyraxBergamotLavenderCinnamonNutmegAppleGrapefruit
Heart
LabdanumGeraniumAgarwoodTobaccoOudLily-of-the-ValleyCashmeranJasmine
Base
BenzoinAmberLeatherGuaiac WoodSandalwoodTonka BeanVanillaMusk
InformationalShared notesLavender, Cinnamon, Guaiac Wood and Tonka Bean. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring63
Summer38
Fall100
Winter94
Day50
Night100
Spring100
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day–
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#14,065
PerfumerEmilie Bouge
Launched—
Reviews11
Overall rank#66,271
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerSemazenHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotSemazen by Seven Gates delivers a dark, aromatic experience built around a core of bitter absinthe and dry woods. The fragrance suits individuals seeking a mystical, herbaceous scent that stands out in cold weather. It balances fresh lavender with a warm, resinous dry-down, making it a distinct choice for crisp autumn…
Reviews →VIII Eight reads as a warm amber woody scent with a spicy, herbal opening and a darker, resinous core. Saffron, cardamom, lavender and citrus brighten the top before tobacco, oud, leather and vanilla settle in. It looks best suited to someone who enjoys textured, slightly old-school orientals with a dry woody base ra…
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, Semazen or VIII Eight?
Semazen takes 3 of 4 categories. Semazen is rated 4.09/5 from 33 votes; VIII Eight is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Semazen for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose VIII Eight for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Semazen or VIII Eight?
Semazen lasts longest (Semazen 83/100, VIII Eight 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Semazen or VIII Eight?
Semazen projects furthest (Semazen 72/100, VIII Eight 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Semazen and VIII Eight smell similar?
Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lavender, Cinnamon, Guaiac Wood and Tonka Bean.
Is Semazen or VIII Eight better for summer or winter?
Semazen suits evening wear; VIII Eight suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Semazen and VIII Eight?
Semazen has top notes of Absinthe, Lavender, Cardamom and Wormwood, heart notes of Guaiac Wood, Mint, Patchouli and Cedar, a base of Tonka Bean, Amber, Leather and Papyrus. VIII Eight has top notes of Artemisia, Styrax, Bergamot and Lavender, heart notes of Labdanum, Geranium, Agarwood and Tobacco, a base of Benzoin, Amber, Leather and Guaiac Wood.
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