Fragrance comparison

Semi-Bespoke No. 25 vs Sometimes There Is No Next Time

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 29 ratings analysed

3 wins

Semi-Bespoke No. 25

Roja Dove

3.9521 votes

Rank #36,889 White FloralWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

25%scent match

Clearly different

Sometimes There Is No Next Time

Proad

4.128 votes

Rank #41,793 Warm SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Semi-Bespoke No. 25 takes 3 of 4 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.
Sometimes There Is No Next Time
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Semi-Bespoke No. 253/4

Sometimes There Is No Next Time1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Semi-Bespoke No. 25
Sillage & projection: Semi-Bespoke No. 25
Value for money: Sometimes There Is No Next Time
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

Sometimes There Is No Next TimeProad

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.95/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 47%Had 6%Want 48%

4.12/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 28%Had 3%Want 70%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

25%Love

63%Like

13%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage82

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevitySemi-Bespoke No. 25

SillageSemi-Bespoke No. 25

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value34

¤ Price value60

Category winnerSometimes There Is No Next TimeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

warm spicy92%

leather84%

fresh77%

tuberose69%

woody61%

warm spicy100%

amber92%

fruity84%

sweet77%

woody69%

floral61%

Scent match25%Clearly different · both 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

Top30 to 45 minutes

PeachBlack CurrantBergamotOrangeLemon

Heart2 to 4 hours

ClovesYlang-YlangJasmine SambacRoseCyclamenHeliotropeNarcissus

Base4 to 6 hours

IncenseBenzoinTonka BeanPatchouliAmberNatural MuskAgarwood (Oud)

InformationalShared notesJasmine Sambac, Ylang-Ylang, Heliotrope and Agarwood (Oud). Durations are only published for Sometimes There Is No Next Time, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer14

Fall86

Winter71

Day57

Night100

Spring57

Summer43

Fall100

Winter29

Day67

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men8

Unisex62

Women31

Men0

Unisex71

Women29

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,889

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#41,793

PerfumerJutinat Piyaweerawong

Launched—

Reviews3

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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Sometimes There Is No Next Time by Proad is an amber floral fragrance built on a striking contrast of bright fruit, lush florals, and dark resinous smoke. Launched in 2019 and composed by perfumer Jutinat Piyaweerawong, it opens with a vibrant burst of sweet peach, tangy black currant, bergamot, orange, and lemon. Thi…

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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. 25 or Sometimes There Is No Next Time?

Semi-Bespoke No. 25 takes 3 of 4 categories. Semi-Bespoke No. 25 is rated 3.95/5 from 21 votes; Sometimes There Is No Next Time is rated 4.12/5 from 8 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 Sometimes There Is No Next Time for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Semi-Bespoke No. 25 or Sometimes There Is No Next Time?

Semi-Bespoke No. 25 lasts longest (Semi-Bespoke No. 25 78/100, Sometimes There Is No Next Time 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Semi-Bespoke No. 25 or Sometimes There Is No Next Time?

Semi-Bespoke No. 25 projects furthest (Semi-Bespoke No. 25 82/100, Sometimes There Is No Next Time 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Semi-Bespoke No. 25 and Sometimes There Is No Next Time smell similar?

Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Jasmine Sambac, Ylang-Ylang, Heliotrope and Agarwood (Oud).

Is Semi-Bespoke No. 25 or Sometimes There Is No Next Time better for summer or winter?

Semi-Bespoke No. 25 suits evening wear; Sometimes There Is No Next Time suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Semi-Bespoke No. 25 and Sometimes There Is No Next Time?

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. Sometimes There Is No Next Time has top notes of Peach, Black Currant, Bergamot and Orange, heart notes of Cloves, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine Sambac and Rose, a base of Incense, Benzoin, Tonka Bean and Patchouli.