Fragrance comparison

Semi-Bespoke No. 25 vs Thiara

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 40 ratings analysed

3 wins

Semi-Bespoke No. 25

Roja Dove

3.9521 votes

Rank #34,558 White FloralWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Thiara

Marc de la Morandiere

4.0519 votes

Rank #36,329 White FloralTuberose

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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.
Thiara
Choose it for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Semi-Bespoke No. 253/5

Thiara2/5

Ratings & consensus: Thiara
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Semi-Bespoke No. 25
Sillage & projection: Semi-Bespoke No. 25
Value for money: Thiara
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

ThiaraMarc de la Morandiere

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.95/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 47%Had 6%Want 48%

4.05/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 26%Had 30%Want 44%

Category winnerThiaraRating 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

26%Love

63%Like

0%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage82

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevitySemi-Bespoke No. 25

SillageSemi-Bespoke No. 25

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value34

¤ Price value50

Category winnerThiaraBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

warm spicy92%

leather84%

fresh77%

tuberose69%

woody61%

white floral100%

tuberose88%

citrus77%

fruity65%

warm spicy53%

animalic42%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both white floral, tuberose and warm spicy

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

Top15-30 mins

PeachAppleSea NotesPetitgrainLemon Leaf OilCoconut

Heart2-4 hrs

Orange BlossomTuberoseJasmineClovesPatchouliRose

Base6-8 hrs

MuskVanilla

InformationalShared notesTuberose, Jasmine, Orange Blossom and Apple. Durations are only published for Thiara, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer14

Fall86

Winter71

Day57

Night100

Spring45

Summer100

Fall18

Winter18

Day100

Night35

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men8

Unisex62

Women31

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Casual 41%Work 31%Date 18%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#34,558

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#36,329

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

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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Thiara by Marc de la Morandiere opens with a bright splash of juicy peach, crisp green apple, and salty sea notes. The burst feels breezy and instantly sunny. Within fifteen minutes, the marine sharpness softens into a lush heart of creamy tuberose, orange blossom, and heady jasmine warmed by a pinch of clove. It feel…

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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 Thiara?

Semi-Bespoke No. 25 takes 3 of 5 categories. Semi-Bespoke No. 25 is rated 3.95/5 from 21 votes; Thiara is rated 4.05/5 from 19 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 Thiara for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

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

Semi-Bespoke No. 25 lasts longest (Semi-Bespoke No. 25 78/100, Thiara 58/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Semi-Bespoke No. 25 projects furthest (Semi-Bespoke No. 25 82/100, Thiara 65/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, tuberose and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Tuberose, Jasmine, Orange Blossom and Apple.

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

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

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

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. Thiara has top notes of Peach, Apple, Sea Notes and Petitgrain, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Tuberose, Jasmine and Cloves, a base of Musk and Vanilla.