Fragrance comparison

Suede vs Semi-Bespoke No. 25

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 117 ratings analysed

3 wins

Suede

Michael Kors

4.2596 votes

Rank #26,352 White FloralFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

Semi-Bespoke No. 25

Roja Dove

3.9521 votes

Rank #38,505 White FloralWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Suede takes 3 of 5 categories.

Suede
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
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.

Suede3/5

Semi-Bespoke No. 252/5

Ratings & consensus: Suede
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Semi-Bespoke No. 25
Sillage & projection: Semi-Bespoke No. 25
Value for money: Suede
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Suede

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SuedeMichael Kors

Semi-Bespoke No. 25Roja Dove

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 96 votes

Have 20%Had 9%Want 70%

3.95/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 47%Had 6%Want 48%

Category winnerSuedeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

49%Love

40%Like

0%Ok

10%Dislike

1%Hate

96 votes

48%Love

24%Like

10%Ok

14%Dislike

5%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage82

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevitySemi-Bespoke No. 25

SillageSemi-Bespoke No. 25

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value60

¤ Price value34

Category winnerSuedeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

floral90%

woody80%

tuberose70%

musky60%

citrus50%

white floral100%

warm spicy92%

leather84%

fresh77%

tuberose69%

woody61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both white floral, woody and tuberose

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Water LilyOrange BlossomMandarin OrangeViolet Leaf

Heart

GardeniaTuberoseChampacaJasmine

Base

FrangipaniCashmere WoodSandalwoodMusk

Top

AldehydesMandarin Orange

Heart

TuberoseJasmineJasmine SambacOrange BlossomRose de MaiAppleYlang-YlangHeliotrope

Base

SaffronAgarwood (Oud)Cypriol Oil or NagarmothaCashmere WoodSuedeLabdanumGrassBirch Tar

InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Mandarin Orange, Tuberose and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring84

Summer58

Fall100

Winter68

Day100

Night95

Spring100

Summer14

Fall86

Winter71

Day57

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex40

Women60

Men8

Unisex62

Women31

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,352

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#38,505

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerSuedeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Michael Kors Suede is a creamy white floral with a soft woody, musky base. It opens with bright mandarin and watery florals, then settles into tuberose, gardenia, and jasmine with a smooth cashmere-like finish. It suits shoppers who enjoy polished florals that feel plush rather than sharp. The style leans feminine, el…

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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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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, Suede or Semi-Bespoke No. 25?

Suede takes 3 of 5 categories. Suede is rated 4.25/5 from 96 votes; Semi-Bespoke No. 25 is rated 3.95/5 from 21 votes. Choose Suede for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Semi-Bespoke No. 25 for a white floral and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Suede or Semi-Bespoke No. 25?

Semi-Bespoke No. 25 lasts longest (Semi-Bespoke No. 25 78/100, Suede 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Suede or Semi-Bespoke No. 25?

Semi-Bespoke No. 25 projects furthest (Semi-Bespoke No. 25 82/100, Suede 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Suede and Semi-Bespoke No. 25 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, woody and tuberose accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Mandarin Orange, Tuberose and Jasmine.

Is Suede or Semi-Bespoke No. 25 better for summer or winter?

Suede suits day or night wear; Semi-Bespoke No. 25 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Suede and Semi-Bespoke No. 25?

Suede has top notes of Water Lily, Orange Blossom, Mandarin Orange and Violet Leaf, heart notes of Gardenia, Tuberose, Champaca and Jasmine, a base of Frangipani, Cashmere Wood, Sandalwood and Musk. 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.