Semi-Bespoke No. 21 vs Vicious Mind
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
30%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Semi-Bespoke No. 21 takes 4 of 7 categories.
Semi-Bespoke No. 21Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Vicious MindChoose it for a warm spicy and vanilla character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Semi-Bespoke No. 214/7
Vicious Mind3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Semi-Bespoke No. 21
- Community sentiment
- Semi-Bespoke No. 21
- Longevity
- Semi-Bespoke No. 21
- Sillage & projection
- Semi-Bespoke No. 21
- Value for money
- Vicious Mind
- Versatility
- Vicious Mind
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Vicious Mind
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Semi-Bespoke No. 21Roja DoveVicious MindAntonio MarettiWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.29/ 5 · 34 votes
Have 47%Had 8%Want 45%
4.00/ 5 · 55 votes
Have 39%Had 7%Want 53%
Category winnerSemi-Bespoke No. 21Rating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate62%Love
15%Like
15%Ok
9%Dislike
0%Hate
34 votes
38%Love
36%Like
16%Ok
5%Dislike
4%Hate
55 votes
Category winnerSemi-Bespoke No. 21Most positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevitySemi-Bespoke No. 21
SillageSemi-Bespoke No. 21
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerVicious MindBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
amber92%
earthy84%
leather77%
warm spicy69%
aromatic61%
warm spicy100%
vanilla92%
fresh spicy84%
woody77%
sweet69%
coconut61%
Scent match30%Clearly different · both woody and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
GrapefruitMandarin Orange
Heart
Rose de MaiRock roseJasmineTuberoseHeliotropeLily-of-the-Valley
Base
Cypriol Oil or NagarmothaLeatherOakmossBenzoinJuniper BerriesOlibanumClovesPatchouli
Top
CoconutMandarin OrangeCloves
Heart
Black PepperTonka BeanTuberose
Base
SandalwoodVanillaPatchouli
InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Tuberose, Cloves and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring82
Summer45
Fall100
Winter36
Day56
Night100
Spring83
Summer35
Fall100
Winter96
Day100
Night58
Category winnerVicious MindMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#33,020
PerfumerRoja Dove
Launched—
Reviews3
Overall rank#18,903
PerfumerCristian Calabro
Launched—
Reviews6
Category winnerVicious MindHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotSemi-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…
Reviews →Vicious Mind is a warm spicy vanilla with a creamy, slightly tropical edge rather than a loud club scent. Coconut, clove, black pepper and sandalwood give it a dense, polished feel, while tuberose and tonka soften the structure. It suits evenings, dressed-up settings, and cooler weather more than hot days.
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, Semi-Bespoke No. 21 or Vicious Mind?
Semi-Bespoke No. 21 takes 4 of 7 categories. Semi-Bespoke No. 21 is rated 4.29/5 from 34 votes; Vicious Mind is rated 4.00/5 from 55 votes. Choose Semi-Bespoke No. 21 for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Vicious Mind for a warm spicy and vanilla character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Semi-Bespoke No. 21 or Vicious Mind?
Semi-Bespoke No. 21 lasts longest (Semi-Bespoke No. 21 78/100, Vicious Mind 59/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Semi-Bespoke No. 21 or Vicious Mind?
Semi-Bespoke No. 21 projects furthest (Semi-Bespoke No. 21 66/100, Vicious Mind 48/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Semi-Bespoke No. 21 and Vicious Mind smell similar?
Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Tuberose, Cloves and Patchouli.
Is Semi-Bespoke No. 21 or Vicious Mind better for summer or winter?
For summer, Semi-Bespoke No. 21 is the stronger pick. For winter, Vicious Mind is the stronger pick. Semi-Bespoke No. 21 suits evening wear; Vicious Mind suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Semi-Bespoke No. 21 and Vicious Mind?
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. Vicious Mind has top notes of Coconut, Mandarin Orange and Cloves, heart notes of Black Pepper, Tonka Bean and Tuberose, a base of Sandalwood, Vanilla and Patchouli.
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