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Semi-Bespoke No. 25 vs Suede

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

Updated 117 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Suede takes 3 of 5 categories.

  • Semi-Bespoke No. 25

    Choose it for a white floral and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

  • Suede

    Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Semi-Bespoke No. 252/5
Suede3/5
Ratings & consensus
Suede
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Semi-Bespoke No. 25
Sillage & projection
Semi-Bespoke No. 25
Value for money
Suede
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Suede

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Semi-Bespoke No. 25Roja Dove
SuedeMichael Kors
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.95/ 5 · 21 votes
Have 47%Had 6%Want 48%
4.25/ 5 · 96 votes
Have 20%Had 9%Want 70%
Category winnerSuedeRating 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

49%Love
40%Like
0%Ok
10%Dislike
1%Hate

96 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity78
〰 Sillage82
♥ Love / hate74
⏱ Longevity66
〰 Sillage66
♥ Love / hate81
Category winners

LongevitySemi-Bespoke No. 25

SillageSemi-Bespoke No. 25

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value34
¤ Price value60
Category winnerSuedeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
white floral100%
warm spicy92%
leather84%
fresh77%
tuberose69%
woody61%
white floral100%
floral90%
woody80%
tuberose70%
musky60%
citrus50%
Scent match39%Some overlap · both white floral, woody and tuberose

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
Top
Water LilyOrange BlossomMandarin OrangeViolet Leaf
Heart
GardeniaTuberoseChampacaJasmine
Base
FrangipaniCashmere WoodSandalwoodMusk
InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Tuberose, Jasmine and Orange Blossom. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer14
Fall86
Winter71
Day57
Night100
Spring84
Summer58
Fall100
Winter68
Day100
Night95
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men8
Unisex62
Women31
Men0
Unisex40
Women60
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#38,505

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#26,352

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerSuedeHigher 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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Michael Kors Suede is a creamy white floral with a soft woody, musky base. It opens with bright mandarin and watery florals, then settles into tuberose, gardenia, and jasmine with a smooth cashmere-like finish. It suits shoppers who enjoy polished florals that feel plush rather than sharp. The style leans feminine, el…

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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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Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Semi-Bespoke No. 25 or Suede?

Suede takes 3 of 5 categories. Semi-Bespoke No. 25 is rated 3.95/5 from 21 votes; Suede is rated 4.25/5 from 96 votes. Choose Semi-Bespoke No. 25 for a white floral and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Suede for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

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

Semi-Bespoke No. 25 lasts longest (Semi-Bespoke No. 25 78/100, Suede 66/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Semi-Bespoke No. 25 projects furthest (Semi-Bespoke No. 25 82/100, Suede 66/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, woody and tuberose accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Tuberose, Jasmine and Orange Blossom.

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

Semi-Bespoke No. 25 suits evening wear; Suede suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

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

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. Suede has top notes of Water Lily, Orange Blossom, Mandarin Orange and Violet Leaf, heart notes of Gardenia, Tuberose, Champaca and Jasmine, a base of Frangipani, Cashmere Wood, Sandalwood and Musk.

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