Fragrance comparison

Semi-Bespoke No. 25 vs Senchal

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 52 ratings analysed

3 wins

Semi-Bespoke No. 25

Roja Dove

3.9521 votes

Rank #35,812 White FloralWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

Senchal

Charles of the Ritz

4.2631 votes

Rank #48,234 AmberFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Semi-Bespoke No. 25 takes 3 of 5 categories.

Semi-Bespoke No. 25
Choose it for a white floral and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.
Senchal
Choose it for a amber and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Semi-Bespoke No. 253/5

Senchal2/5

Ratings & consensus: Senchal
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Semi-Bespoke No. 25
Sillage & projection: Semi-Bespoke No. 25
Value for money: Senchal
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Semi-Bespoke No. 25

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Semi-Bespoke No. 25Roja Dove

SenchalCharles of the Ritz

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.95/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 47%Had 6%Want 48%

4.26/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 43%Had 17%Want 41%

Category winnerSenchalRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

48%Love

24%Like

10%Ok

14%Dislike

5%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

39%Love

52%Like

6%Ok

3%Dislike

0%Hate

31 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage82

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevitySemi-Bespoke No. 25

SillageSemi-Bespoke No. 25

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value34

¤ Price value75

Category winnerSenchalBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

warm spicy92%

leather84%

fresh77%

tuberose69%

woody61%

amber100%

floral92%

white floral84%

warm spicy77%

woody69%

aldehydic61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both white floral, warm spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AldehydesMandarin Orange

Heart

TuberoseJasmineJasmine SambacOrange BlossomRose de MaiAppleYlang-YlangHeliotrope

Base

SaffronAgarwood (Oud)Cypriol Oil or NagarmothaCashmere WoodSuedeLabdanumGrassBirch Tar

Top20-30 mins

AldehydesOrange BlossomBergamotLemonPineapple

Heart2-4 hrs

CarnationJasmineLilacOrris RootYlang-YlangTuberoseRose

Base6-8+ hrs

AmberBenzoinVetiverMuskLabdanumCinnamonCedarVanilla

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Tuberose, Jasmine and Orange Blossom. Durations are only published for Senchal, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer14

Fall86

Winter71

Day57

Night100

Spring40

Summer20

Fall70

Winter100

Day56

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men8

Unisex62

Women31

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

Date 35%Casual 28%Party 20%Work 18%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#35,812

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#48,234

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSemi-Bespoke No. 25Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Semi-Bespoke No. 25 opens with a sparkling mandarin and aldehydic lift, then quickly turns into a rich jasmine and orange blossom floral wrapped in suede, saffron, and soft oud. It feels ornate, smooth, and a little demanding, with strong projection and a dressier, cooler-weather character that usually suits confident…

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Senchal by Charles of the Ritz is a full-bodied 1981 amber floral that balances fizzy sparkle with deep, cozy resin warmth. The first blast releases bubbly aldehydes alongside tangy pineapple, crisp bergamot, and sweet orange blossom. Within twenty minutes, the initial citrus snap mellows out completely. What follows …

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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. 25 or Senchal?

Semi-Bespoke No. 25 takes 3 of 5 categories. Semi-Bespoke No. 25 is rated 3.95/5 from 21 votes; Senchal is rated 4.26/5 from 31 votes. Choose Semi-Bespoke No. 25 for a white floral and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Senchal for a amber and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Semi-Bespoke No. 25 or Senchal?

Semi-Bespoke No. 25 lasts longest (Semi-Bespoke No. 25 78/100, Senchal 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Semi-Bespoke No. 25 or Senchal?

Semi-Bespoke No. 25 projects furthest (Semi-Bespoke No. 25 82/100, Senchal 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Semi-Bespoke No. 25 and Senchal smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Tuberose, Jasmine and Orange Blossom.

Is Semi-Bespoke No. 25 or Senchal better for summer or winter?

Semi-Bespoke No. 25 suits evening wear; Senchal suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Semi-Bespoke No. 25 and Senchal?

Semi-Bespoke No. 25 has top notes of Aldehydes and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Tuberose, Jasmine, Jasmine Sambac and Orange Blossom, a base of Saffron, Agarwood (Oud), Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Cashmere Wood. Senchal has top notes of Aldehydes, Orange Blossom, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Carnation, Jasmine, Lilac and Orris Root, a base of Amber, Benzoin, Vetiver and Musk.