Fragrance comparison

Signature vs Semi-Bespoke No. 4

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 35 ratings analysed

Signature

Claudia Kilsby

4.003 votes

Rank #63,044 RoseAmber

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32%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Semi-Bespoke No. 4

Roja Dove

4.2232 votes

Rank #21,305 PowderyWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

Signature
Choose it for a rose and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
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.

Signature1/4

Semi-Bespoke No. 43/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Semi-Bespoke No. 4
Sillage & projection: Semi-Bespoke No. 4
Value for money: Signature
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

SignatureClaudia Kilsby

Semi-Bespoke No. 4Roja Dove

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 42%Had 0%Want 58%

4.22/ 5 · 32 votes

Have 42%Had 5%Want 53%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

59%Love

16%Like

16%Ok

6%Dislike

3%Hate

32 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevitySemi-Bespoke No. 4

SillageSemi-Bespoke No. 4

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value20

Category winnerSignatureBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

amber88%

white floral77%

citrus65%

animalic53%

floral42%

powdery100%

woody92%

amber84%

iris77%

warm spicy69%

citrus61%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both amber and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

Lemon

Heart2 to 3 hours

RoseJasmine

Base3 to 4 hours

AmbergrisSandalwoodVanillaMusk

Top

BlackberryOrangeBergamotLemon

Heart

VioletCarnationCinnamonJasmineRoseMagnolia

Base

Orris RootResinsVanillaSandalwoodCedarBenzoinPatchouliAmbergris

InformationalShared notesLemon, Rose, Jasmine and Ambergris. Durations are only published for Signature, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night33

Spring100

Summer13

Fall100

Winter63

Day86

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men6

Unisex50

Women44

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#63,044

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#21,305

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerSemi-Bespoke No. 4Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Signature by Claudia Kilsby is a floral woody fragrance built around crisp citrus, romantic blooms, and a soft resinous base. Handcrafted in the UK as an Eau de Parfum, it opens with a clean, sharp slice of lemon that brightens the air before settling down. The heart introduces a classic bouquet of sweet rose and fres…

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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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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, Signature or Semi-Bespoke No. 4?

Semi-Bespoke No. 4 takes 3 of 4 categories. Signature is rated 4.00/5 from 3 votes; Semi-Bespoke No. 4 is rated 4.22/5 from 32 votes. Choose Signature for a rose and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Semi-Bespoke No. 4 for a powdery and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

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

Semi-Bespoke No. 4 lasts longest (Semi-Bespoke No. 4 75/100, Signature 60/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Semi-Bespoke No. 4 projects furthest (Semi-Bespoke No. 4 67/100, Signature 38/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and citrus accords. Common notes include Lemon, Rose, Jasmine and Ambergris.

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

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

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

Signature has top notes of Lemon, heart notes of Rose and Jasmine, a base of Ambergris, Sandalwood, Vanilla and Musk. 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.