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Sublime vs Semi-Bespoke No. 6

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

Updated 680 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sublime takes 2 of 2 categories.

  • Sublime

    Choose it for a vanilla and amber character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

  • Semi-Bespoke No. 6

    Choose it for a amber and citrus character. Best in winter, evening wear.

Sublime2/2
Semi-Bespoke No. 60/2
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Sublime
Sillage & projection
Not scored
Value for money
Not scored
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Sublime

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
SublimeAura Perfume
Semi-Bespoke No. 6Roja Dove
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.25/ 5 · 676 votes
Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%
3.00/ 5 · 4 votes
Have 13%Had 4%Want 83%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
56%Love
31%Like
8%Ok
5%Dislike
1%Hate

223 votes

25%Love
25%Like
0%Ok
25%Dislike
25%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity82
〰 Sillage69
♥ Love / hate84
⏱ Longevity60
〰 SillageN/A
♥ Love / hate50
Category winners

LongevitySublime

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value58
¤ Price valueN/A
Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
vanilla100%
amber92%
citrus84%
powdery77%
aromatic69%
iris61%
amber100%
citrus92%
woody84%
fresh spicy77%
balsamic69%
musky61%
Scent match39%Some overlap · both amber and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
LemonBergamot
Heart
IrisHedione
Base
VanillaBenzoinAmbergrisTonka BeanMuskWoody Notes
Top
BergamotLemonNeroliChamomileOrange
Heart
JasmineRoseSandalwoodPatchouli
Base
MuskTonka BeanVanillaBenzoinCivetBeeswaxOpoponaxIris
InformationalShared notesLemon, Bergamot, Iris and Vanilla. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring85
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring0
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men7
Unisex60
Women33

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#310

PerfumerCécile Zarokian

Launched—

Reviews171

Overall rank#72,207

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSublimeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Sublime by Aura Perfume is a balanced citrus and iris blend that leans heavily into a warm, vanilla-laden base. This 2015 release offers a versatile experience for both men and women who appreciate a powdery aromatic profile. It performs reliably during spring days and chilly winter evenings alike, providing a consist…

Reviews →

Semi-Bespoke No. 6 reads as a rich citrus amber with a polished, old-school structure. Bergamot, lemon and neroli lift the opening, then rose, jasmine, sandalwood and patchouli settle into a dense base of vanilla, balsams, musk and resin. It looks best for buyers who enjoy classic, layered orientals with real warmth a…

Reviews →
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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Sublime or Semi-Bespoke No. 6?

Sublime takes 2 of 2 categories. Sublime is rated 4.25/5 from 676 votes; Semi-Bespoke No. 6 is rated 3.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Sublime for a vanilla and amber character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Semi-Bespoke No. 6 for a amber and citrus character. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Sublime or Semi-Bespoke No. 6?

Sublime lasts longest (Sublime 82/100, Semi-Bespoke No. 6 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sublime and Semi-Bespoke No. 6 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and citrus accords. Common notes include Lemon, Bergamot, Iris and Vanilla.

Is Sublime or Semi-Bespoke No. 6 better for summer or winter?

Semi-Bespoke No. 6 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sublime and Semi-Bespoke No. 6?

Sublime has top notes of Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Iris and Hedione, a base of Vanilla, Benzoin, Ambergris and Tonka Bean. Semi-Bespoke No. 6 has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon, Neroli and Chamomile, heart notes of Jasmine, Rose, Sandalwood and Patchouli, a base of Musk, Tonka Bean, Vanilla and Benzoin.

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