Fragrance comparison

Semi-Bespoke No. 11 vs Whip (1953)

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 6 ratings analysed

Semi-Bespoke No. 11

Roja Dove

4.005 votes

Rank #59,395 FreshAmber

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21%scent match

Clearly different

Whip (1953)

Le Galion

4.001 votes

Rank #61,658 AromaticEarthy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1.

Semi-Bespoke No. 11
Choose it for a fresh and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking.
Whip (1953)
Choose it for a aromatic and earthy character. Wins on longevity. Best in summer.

Semi-Bespoke No. 111/2

Whip (1953)1/2

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Whip (1953)
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Semi-Bespoke No. 11

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Semi-Bespoke No. 11Roja Dove

Whip (1953)Le Galion

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 20%Had 0%Want 80%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 17%Had 17%Want 67%

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

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

⏱ Longevity20

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityWhip (1953)

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value75

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%

aromatic100%

earthy92%

woody84%

citrus77%

violet69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match21%Clearly different · both aromatic

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

CitrusesCalabrian bergamotTarragonLavenderCardamom

Heart1 to 2 hours

JasmineVioletIrisGalbanum

Base2 to 3 hours

OakmossVetiverPatchouliLeather

InformationalShared notesTarragon, Galbanum, Bergamot and Violet. Durations are only published for Whip (1953), so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring0

Summer100

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#59,395

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#61,658

PerfumerPaul Vacher

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSemi-Bespoke No. 11Higher 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…

Reviews →

Whip (1953) by Le Galion is a classic aromatic chypre designed around crisp freshness and dry herbal textures. Composed by Paul Vacher, it opens with a bright flash of Calabrian bergamot, mixed citruses, tarragon, and lavender, producing an immediate barbershop briskness. The heart reveals bitter green galbanum alongs…

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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. 11 or Whip (1953)?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1. Semi-Bespoke No. 11 is rated 4.00/5 from 5 votes; Whip (1953) is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Semi-Bespoke No. 11 for a fresh and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Choose Whip (1953) for a aromatic and earthy character. Wins on longevity. Best in summer.

Which lasts longer, Semi-Bespoke No. 11 or Whip (1953)?

Whip (1953) lasts longest (Whip (1953) 40/100, Semi-Bespoke No. 11 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Semi-Bespoke No. 11 and Whip (1953) smell similar?

Clearly different: a 21% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic accords. Common notes include Tarragon, Galbanum, Bergamot and Violet.

What are the notes in Semi-Bespoke No. 11 and Whip (1953)?

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. Whip (1953) has top notes of Citruses, Calabrian bergamot, Tarragon and Lavender, heart notes of Jasmine, Violet, Iris and Galbanum, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Patchouli and Leather.