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Semi-Bespoke No. 25 vs True Passion L'Eau

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

Updated 44 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

True Passion L'Eau 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.

  • True Passion L'Eau

    Choose it for a powdery and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Semi-Bespoke No. 252/5
True Passion L'Eau3/5
Ratings & consensus
True Passion L'Eau
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Semi-Bespoke No. 25
Sillage & projection
Semi-Bespoke No. 25
Value for money
True Passion L'Eau
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
True Passion L'Eau

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Semi-Bespoke No. 25Roja Dove
True Passion L'EauMary Kay
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.95/ 5 · 21 votes
Have 47%Had 6%Want 48%
4.35/ 5 · 23 votes
Have 57%Had 18%Want 25%
Category winnerTrue Passion L'EauRating 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

48%Love
39%Like
13%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

23 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity78
〰 Sillage82
♥ Love / hate74
⏱ Longevity57
〰 Sillage48
♥ Love / hate84
Category winners

LongevitySemi-Bespoke No. 25

SillageSemi-Bespoke No. 25

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value34
¤ Price value63
Category winnerTrue Passion L'EauBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family
white floral100%
warm spicy92%
leather84%
fresh77%
tuberose69%
woody61%
powdery100%
musky92%
fruity84%
amber77%
vanilla69%
citrus61%
Scent match6%Clearly different

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
Red FruitsMandarin OrangeSicilian Bergamot
Heart2-4 hrs
HeliotropeJasmineCashmere WoodCoffee
Base5-8 hrs
MuskAmberVanillaCoumarin
InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Jasmine, Heliotrope and Cashmere Wood. Durations are only published for True Passion L'Eau, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer14
Fall86
Winter71
Day57
Night100
Spring92
Summer33
Fall100
Winter92
Day92
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men8
Unisex62
Women31
Men0
Unisex0
Women100
Casual 33%Work 31%Date 25%Party 11%
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#34,037

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#25,585

PerfumerHernan Fígoli

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerTrue Passion L'EauHigher 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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Mary Kay True Passion L'Eau delivers a comforting mix of tart berries and pillowy musk. The first spray releases a bright flash of Sicilian bergamot and sweet mandarin orange, quickly softened by red fruits. Within fifteen minutes, the citrus bite steps back. A gentle heart of powdery heliotrope and white jasmine emer…

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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 True Passion L'Eau?

True Passion L'Eau takes 3 of 5 categories. Semi-Bespoke No. 25 is rated 3.95/5 from 21 votes; True Passion L'Eau is rated 4.35/5 from 23 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 True Passion L'Eau for a powdery and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Semi-Bespoke No. 25 or True Passion L'Eau?

Semi-Bespoke No. 25 lasts longest (Semi-Bespoke No. 25 78/100, True Passion L'Eau 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Semi-Bespoke No. 25 or True Passion L'Eau?

Semi-Bespoke No. 25 projects furthest (Semi-Bespoke No. 25 82/100, True Passion L'Eau 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Semi-Bespoke No. 25 and True Passion L'Eau smell similar?

Clearly different: a 6% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Jasmine, Heliotrope and Cashmere Wood.

Is Semi-Bespoke No. 25 or True Passion L'Eau better for summer or winter?

Semi-Bespoke No. 25 suits evening wear; True Passion L'Eau suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Semi-Bespoke No. 25 and True Passion L'Eau?

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. True Passion L'Eau has top notes of Red Fruits, Mandarin Orange and Sicilian Bergamot, heart notes of Heliotrope, Jasmine, Cashmere Wood and Coffee, a base of Musk, Amber, Vanilla and Coumarin.

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