Fragrance comparison

Semi-Bespoke No. 1 vs Dioressence

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 1,534 ratings analysed

Semi-Bespoke No. 1

Roja Dove

4.1927 votes

Rank #35,564 WoodyCitrus

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41%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Dioressence

Dior · 1969

4.191,507 votes

Rank #185 Warm SpicyWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dioressence takes 4 of 7 categories.

Semi-Bespoke No. 1
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Dioressence
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter.

Semi-Bespoke No. 13/7

Dioressence4/7

Ratings & consensus: Dioressence
Community sentiment: Dioressence
Longevity: Semi-Bespoke No. 1
Sillage & projection: Semi-Bespoke No. 1
Value for money: Dioressence
Versatility: Semi-Bespoke No. 1
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Dioressence

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Semi-Bespoke No. 1Roja Dove

DioressenceDior

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.19/ 5 · 27 votes

Have 38%Had 8%Want 54%

4.19/ 5 · 1,507 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

Category winnerDioressenceRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

44%Love

37%Like

15%Ok

0%Dislike

4%Hate

27 votes

50%Love

38%Like

2%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

1,216 votes

Category winnerDioressenceMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage77

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevitySemi-Bespoke No. 1

SillageSemi-Bespoke No. 1

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value32

¤ Price value55

Category winnerDioressenceBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus92%

yellow floral84%

amber77%

rose69%

powdery61%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

earthy84%

mossy77%

aromatic69%

amber61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both woody and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AldehydesBergamotOrangeLemon

Heart

Ylang-YlangRoseSandalwoodJasminePatchouliVetiverOakmoss

Base

Orris RootAmberMyrrhGreen NotesMusk

Top

PatchouliGreen NotesAldehydesBergamotOrangeFruity Notes

Heart

CinnamonGeraniumCarnationOrris RootRoseYlang-YlangJasmineViolet

Base

OakmossBenzoinStyraxVetiverVanillaMusk

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Bergamot, Orange and Ylang-Ylang. 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

Summer40

Fall90

Winter40

Day100

Night80

Spring71

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerSemi-Bespoke No. 1Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men30

Unisex50

Women20

Men5

Unisex44

Women52

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#35,564

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#185

PerfumerMax Gavarry

Launched1969

Reviews210

Category winnerDioressenceHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Semi-Bespoke No. 1 opens with brisk citrus and bright aldehydes, then settles into a polished floral heart with sandalwood, orris, oakmoss and soft musk underneath. It smells airy, dry and refined rather than sweet. This is a green floral with a vintage-leaning structure and a clean, energized feel. It may suit someon…

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Dioressence by Dior is a dry botanical chypre that blends brisk herbal greenery with warm simmered spices and deep forest floor woods. It opens with an invigorating rush of crisp aldehydes, bitter bergamot, and crushed green leaves that immediately bring to mind the fresh lather of an expensive milled bar soap. As tha…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Semi-Bespoke No. 1 or Dioressence?

Dioressence takes 4 of 7 categories. Semi-Bespoke No. 1 is rated 4.19/5 from 27 votes; Dioressence is rated 4.19/5 from 1,507 votes. Choose Semi-Bespoke No. 1 for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Dioressence for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Semi-Bespoke No. 1 or Dioressence?

Semi-Bespoke No. 1 lasts longest (Semi-Bespoke No. 1 84/100, Dioressence 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Semi-Bespoke No. 1 or Dioressence?

Semi-Bespoke No. 1 projects furthest (Semi-Bespoke No. 1 77/100, Dioressence 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Semi-Bespoke No. 1 and Dioressence smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and amber accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Bergamot, Orange and Ylang-Ylang.

Is Semi-Bespoke No. 1 or Dioressence better for summer or winter?

For summer, Semi-Bespoke No. 1 is the stronger pick. For winter, Dioressence is the stronger pick. Semi-Bespoke No. 1 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Semi-Bespoke No. 1 and Dioressence?

Semi-Bespoke No. 1 has top notes of Aldehydes, Bergamot, Orange and Lemon, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Rose, Sandalwood and Jasmine, a base of Orris Root, Amber, Myrrh and Green Notes. Dioressence has top notes of Patchouli, Green Notes, Aldehydes and Bergamot, heart notes of Cinnamon, Geranium, Carnation and Orris Root, a base of Oakmoss, Benzoin, Styrax and Vetiver.