Fragrance comparison

Semi-Bespoke No. 21 vs Sun Veil

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 49 ratings analysed

4 wins

Semi-Bespoke No. 21

Roja Dove

4.2934 votes

Rank #33,269 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

14%scent match

Clearly different

Sun Veil

Lydeen

4.2715 votes

Rank #36,457 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Semi-Bespoke No. 21 takes 4 of 5 categories.

Semi-Bespoke No. 21
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Sun Veil
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Semi-Bespoke No. 214/5

Sun Veil1/5

Ratings & consensus: Semi-Bespoke No. 21
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Semi-Bespoke No. 21
Sillage & projection: Semi-Bespoke No. 21
Value for money: Sun Veil
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Semi-Bespoke No. 21

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Semi-Bespoke No. 21Roja Dove

Sun VeilLydeen

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.29/ 5 · 34 votes

Have 47%Had 8%Want 45%

4.27/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 41%Had 14%Want 45%

Category winnerSemi-Bespoke No. 21Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

62%Love

15%Like

15%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

34 votes

60%Love

20%Like

13%Ok

0%Dislike

7%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevitySemi-Bespoke No. 21

SillageSemi-Bespoke No. 21

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value36

¤ Price value45

Category winnerSun VeilBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber92%

earthy84%

leather77%

warm spicy69%

aromatic61%

citrus100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

fruity77%

tuberose69%

vanilla61%

Scent match14%Clearly different · both aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GrapefruitMandarin Orange

Heart

Rose de MaiRock roseJasmineTuberoseHeliotropeLily-of-the-Valley

Base

Cypriol Oil or NagarmothaLeatherOakmossBenzoinJuniper BerriesOlibanumClovesPatchouli

Top

Black CurrantMandarinJuniper BerriesGrapefruitBergamotGinger

Heart

TuberosePepperOzonic notesRoseOregano

Base

TonkaMuskRock roseVanilla

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Rock rose, Tuberose and Juniper Berries. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring82

Summer45

Fall100

Winter36

Day56

Night100

Spring60

Summer100

Fall80

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men47

Unisex27

Women27

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#33,269

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#36,457

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerSemi-Bespoke No. 21Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Semi-Bespoke No. 21 opens bright with tart grapefruit and mandarin, then quickly turns richer, moving into rose, white florals, cypriol, leather and warm spice. It wears like a polished leathery chypre with an ambery, mossy base, and it suits someone who enjoys clear structure, visible transitions and a more dressed-u…

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Sun Veil by Lydeen offers a bright, versatile profile for year-round wear. It opens with a sharp burst of black currant and grapefruit, leading into a heart of ozonic notes and tuberose. The dry-down relies on tonka, musk, and vanilla, creating a clean yet textured finish that suits casual office days or evening socia…

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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. 21 or Sun Veil?

Semi-Bespoke No. 21 takes 4 of 5 categories. Semi-Bespoke No. 21 is rated 4.29/5 from 34 votes; Sun Veil is rated 4.27/5 from 15 votes. Choose Semi-Bespoke No. 21 for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Sun Veil for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Semi-Bespoke No. 21 or Sun Veil?

Semi-Bespoke No. 21 lasts longest (Semi-Bespoke No. 21 78/100, Sun Veil 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Semi-Bespoke No. 21 or Sun Veil?

Semi-Bespoke No. 21 projects furthest (Semi-Bespoke No. 21 66/100, Sun Veil 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Semi-Bespoke No. 21 and Sun Veil smell similar?

Clearly different: a 14% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Rock rose, Tuberose and Juniper Berries.

Is Semi-Bespoke No. 21 or Sun Veil better for summer or winter?

Semi-Bespoke No. 21 suits evening wear; Sun Veil suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Semi-Bespoke No. 21 and Sun Veil?

Semi-Bespoke No. 21 has top notes of Grapefruit and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Rose de Mai, Rock rose, Jasmine and Tuberose, a base of Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Leather, Oakmoss and Benzoin. Sun Veil has top notes of Black Currant, Mandarin, Juniper Berries and Grapefruit, heart notes of Tuberose, Pepper, Ozonic notes and Rose, a base of Tonka, Musk, Rock rose and Vanilla.