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Semi-Bespoke No. 11 vs Sordid

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

Updated 9 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sordid takes 2 of 2 categories.

  • Semi-Bespoke No. 11

    Choose it for a fresh and amber character.

  • Sordid

    Choose it for a amber and animalic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Semi-Bespoke No. 110/2
Sordid2/2
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Sordid
Sillage & projection
Not scored
Value for money
Not scored
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Sordid

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Semi-Bespoke No. 11Roja Dove
SordidMirus Fine Fragrance
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.00/ 5 · 5 votes
Have 20%Had 0%Want 80%
4.25/ 5 · 4 votes
Have 20%Had 0%Want 80%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
40%Love
40%Like
0%Ok
20%Dislike
0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

75%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
25%Dislike
0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity20
〰 SillageN/A
♥ Love / hate75
⏱ Longevity100
〰 Sillage50
♥ Love / hate81
Category winners

LongevitySordid

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price valueN/A
¤ Price valueN/A
Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
fresh100%
amber92%
aldehydic84%
aromatic77%
white floral69%
fresh spicy61%
amber100%
animalic83%
woody65%
balsamic48%
patchouli30%
Scent match28%Clearly different · both amber

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
AldehydesPepperTarragonPetitgrainGalbanumBergamotRhubarb
Heart
VioletLily-of-the-ValleyOrange BlossomGardeniaTuberoseJasmineYlang-YlangRose
Base
AmbergrisSandalwoodVetiverPatchouliMuskStyraxCedarGuaiac Wood
Notes
AmberAmbergrisPatchouliPetitgrainBergamotVioletSandalwood

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesPetitgrain, Bergamot, Violet and Ambergris. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring0
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day–
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men0
Unisex100
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#56,820

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#41,167

PerfumerNeal Peters

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerSordidHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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…

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Sordid leans into a dense amber style with an animalic, woody edge. Reviewers describe it as warm, decadent, sharp, and intense, with a mossy, slightly creamy feel that can read almost cinnamon-like in wear. This looks best suited to experienced amber lovers who enjoy bold texture over easy freshness. It may suit cool…

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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, Semi-Bespoke No. 11 or Sordid?

Sordid takes 2 of 2 categories. Semi-Bespoke No. 11 is rated 4.00/5 from 5 votes; Sordid is rated 4.25/5 from 4 votes. Choose Semi-Bespoke No. 11 for a fresh and amber character. Choose Sordid for a amber and animalic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Semi-Bespoke No. 11 or Sordid?

Sordid lasts longest (Sordid 100/100, Semi-Bespoke No. 11 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Semi-Bespoke No. 11 and Sordid smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber accords. Common notes include Petitgrain, Bergamot, Violet and Ambergris.

Is Semi-Bespoke No. 11 or Sordid better for summer or winter?

Sordid suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Semi-Bespoke No. 11 and Sordid?

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. Sordid features Amber, Ambergris, Patchouli, Petitgrain and Bergamot.

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