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Semi-Bespoke No. 4 vs Unica

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

Updated 61 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Unica takes 6 of 7 categories.

  • Semi-Bespoke No. 4

    Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, evening wear.

  • Unica

    Choose it for a warm spicy and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Semi-Bespoke No. 41/7
Unica6/7
Ratings & consensus
Unica
Community sentiment
Unica
Longevity
Unica
Sillage & projection
Unica
Value for money
Unica
Versatility
Semi-Bespoke No. 4
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Unica

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Semi-Bespoke No. 4Roja Dove
UnicaPantheon Roma
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.22/ 5 · 32 votes
Have 42%Had 5%Want 53%
4.48/ 5 · 29 votes
Have 20%Had 6%Want 73%
Category winnerUnicaRating 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

72%Love
14%Like
7%Ok
3%Dislike
3%Hate

29 votes

Category winnerUnicaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity75
〰 Sillage67
♥ Love / hate80
⏱ Longevity87
〰 Sillage76
♥ Love / hate87
Category winners

LongevityUnica

SillageUnica

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value20
¤ Price value57
Category winnerUnicaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
powdery100%
woody92%
amber84%
iris77%
warm spicy69%
citrus61%
warm spicy100%
fruity92%
woody84%
sweet77%
powdery69%
vanilla61%
Scent match45%Some overlap · both woody, powdery and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
BlackberryOrangeBergamotLemon
Heart
VioletCarnationCinnamonJasmineRoseMagnolia
Base
Orris RootResinsVanillaSandalwoodCedarBenzoinPatchouliAmbergris
Top20-30 mins
PlumCinnamonBlackberryPink Pepper
Heart3-4 hrs
VanillaCoffeeJasmineMagnolia
Base7-10+ hrs
SandalwoodPatchouliWhite Musk
InformationalShared notesBlackberry, Cinnamon, Jasmine and Magnolia. Durations are only published for Unica, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer13
Fall100
Winter63
Day86
Night100
Spring38
Summer19
Fall100
Winter100
Day44
Night100
Category winnerSemi-Bespoke No. 4Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men6
Unisex50
Women44
Men17
Unisex67
Women17
Date 37%Party 31%Casual 19%Work 13%
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,223

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#19,329

PerfumerArturetto Landi

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerUnicaHigher 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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Pantheon Roma Unica is a rich, cozy gourmand that balances dark berries with warm spice. The first spray releases stewed plum, crushed blackberry, and sharp pink pepper before cinnamon warms the air. It avoids feeling like cheap candy. Instead, roasted coffee beans and smooth vanilla take over the heart, joined by sub…

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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. 4 or Unica?

Unica takes 6 of 7 categories. Semi-Bespoke No. 4 is rated 4.22/5 from 32 votes; Unica is rated 4.48/5 from 29 votes. Choose Semi-Bespoke No. 4 for a powdery and woody character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Unica for a warm spicy and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

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

Unica lasts longest (Unica 87/100, Semi-Bespoke No. 4 75/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Unica projects furthest (Unica 76/100, Semi-Bespoke No. 4 67/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Blackberry, Cinnamon, Jasmine and Magnolia.

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

For summer, Unica is the stronger pick. For winter, Unica is the stronger pick. Semi-Bespoke No. 4 suits evening wear; Unica suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

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

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. Unica has top notes of Plum, Cinnamon, Blackberry and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Vanilla, Coffee, Jasmine and Magnolia, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli and White Musk.

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