Fragrance comparison

Semi-Bespoke No. 4 vs Skin

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 40 ratings analysed

3 wins

Semi-Bespoke No. 4

Roja Dove

4.2232 votes

Rank #22,737 PowderyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

Skin

Olfactive O

2.888 votes

Rank #63,339 WoodyIris

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Semi-Bespoke No. 4 takes 3 of 4 categories.

Semi-Bespoke No. 4
Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.
Skin
Choose it for a woody and iris character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Semi-Bespoke No. 43/4

Skin1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Semi-Bespoke No. 4
Sillage & projection: Semi-Bespoke No. 4
Value for money: Skin
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Semi-Bespoke No. 4

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Semi-Bespoke No. 4Roja Dove

SkinOlfactive O

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.22/ 5 · 32 votes

Have 42%Had 5%Want 53%

2.88/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 26%Had 2%Want 72%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

59%Love

16%Like

16%Ok

6%Dislike

3%Hate

32 votes

13%Love

13%Like

25%Ok

50%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate47

Category winners

LongevitySemi-Bespoke No. 4

SillageSemi-Bespoke No. 4

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value20

¤ Price value50

Category winnerSkinBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

woody92%

amber84%

iris77%

warm spicy69%

citrus61%

woody100%

iris90%

floral80%

powdery70%

musky60%

earthy50%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both woody, powdery and iris

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BlackberryOrangeBergamotLemon

Heart

VioletCarnationCinnamonJasmineRoseMagnolia

Base

Orris RootResinsVanillaSandalwoodCedarBenzoinPatchouliAmbergris

Notes

Orris RootAmbrette (Musk Mallow)CedarBeeswaxSandalwoodVetiverMagnolia

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesMagnolia, Orris Root, Sandalwood and Cedar. 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

Summer13

Fall100

Winter63

Day86

Night100

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night75

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men6

Unisex50

Women44

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,737

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#63,339

PerfumerOlivia da Costa

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerSemi-Bespoke No. 4Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Semi-Bespoke No. 4 opens with citrus and blackberry, then quickly turns into a powdery floral amber built around violet, jasmine, cinnamon and a buttery orris base. It feels polished, sweet and slightly resinous rather than fresh for long. This suits someone who enjoys elegant, mature unisex fragrances with a soft fru…

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Olfactive O Skin opens with a quiet puff of musky ambrette and powdery iris, feeling like a clean cotton shirt warmed by the sun. The scent clings close to the body, shifting slowly as a waxy beeswax note emerges to anchor the initial airy freshness. It is a skin-scent primer designed to be worn alone or layered under…

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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. 4 or Skin?

Semi-Bespoke No. 4 takes 3 of 4 categories. Semi-Bespoke No. 4 is rated 4.22/5 from 32 votes; Skin is rated 2.88/5 from 8 votes. Choose Semi-Bespoke No. 4 for a powdery and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Skin for a woody and iris character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Semi-Bespoke No. 4 or Skin?

Semi-Bespoke No. 4 lasts longest (Semi-Bespoke No. 4 75/100, Skin 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Semi-Bespoke No. 4 or Skin?

Semi-Bespoke No. 4 projects furthest (Semi-Bespoke No. 4 67/100, Skin 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Semi-Bespoke No. 4 and Skin smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and iris accords. Common notes include Magnolia, Orris Root, Sandalwood and Cedar.

Is Semi-Bespoke No. 4 or Skin better for summer or winter?

Semi-Bespoke No. 4 suits evening wear; Skin suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Semi-Bespoke No. 4 and Skin?

Semi-Bespoke No. 4 has top notes of Blackberry, Orange, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Violet, Carnation, Cinnamon and Jasmine, a base of Orris Root, Resins, Vanilla and Sandalwood. Skin features Orris Root, Ambrette (Musk Mallow), Cedar, Beeswax and Sandalwood.