Fragrance comparison

Sweetbriar & Moss vs Semi-Bespoke No. 21

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 82 ratings analysed

Sweetbriar & Moss

Clean

4.2348 votes

Rank #40,242 WoodyEarthy

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Semi-Bespoke No. 21

Roja Dove

4.2934 votes

Rank #31,146 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Semi-Bespoke No. 21 takes 4 of 7 categories.

Sweetbriar & Moss
Choose it for a woody and earthy character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Semi-Bespoke No. 21
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Sweetbriar & Moss3/7

Semi-Bespoke No. 214/7

Ratings & consensus: Semi-Bespoke No. 21
Community sentiment: Sweetbriar & Moss
Longevity: Semi-Bespoke No. 21
Sillage & projection: Semi-Bespoke No. 21
Value for money: Sweetbriar & Moss
Versatility: Sweetbriar & Moss
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Semi-Bespoke No. 21

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Sweetbriar & MossClean

Semi-Bespoke No. 21Roja Dove

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.23/ 5 · 48 votes

Have 33%Had 11%Want 56%

4.29/ 5 · 34 votes

Have 47%Had 8%Want 45%

Category winnerSemi-Bespoke No. 21Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

35%Like

4%Ok

8%Dislike

2%Hate

48 votes

62%Love

15%Like

15%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

34 votes

Category winnerSweetbriar & MossMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevitySemi-Bespoke No. 21

SillageSemi-Bespoke No. 21

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value53

¤ Price value36

Category winnerSweetbriar & MossBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

earthy91%

mossy83%

amber74%

fresh spicy65%

floral56%

woody100%

amber92%

earthy84%

leather77%

warm spicy69%

aromatic61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both woody, earthy and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 60 minutes

Sichuan PepperMandarin OrangeLitchi

Heart2 to 4 hours

OlibanumFlowersRose de MaiJasmine

Base4 to 7 hours

OakmossVetiverCedarCashmere WoodAmber

Top

GrapefruitMandarin Orange

Heart

Rose de MaiRock roseJasmineTuberoseHeliotropeLily-of-the-Valley

Base

Cypriol Oil or NagarmothaLeatherOakmossBenzoinJuniper BerriesOlibanumClovesPatchouli

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Olibanum, Rose de Mai and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Sweetbriar & Moss, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer85

Fall90

Winter30

Day100

Night30

Spring82

Summer45

Fall100

Winter36

Day56

Night100

Category winnerSweetbriar & MossMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men5

Unisex86

Women9

Men47

Unisex27

Women27

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#40,242

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#31,146

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerSemi-Bespoke No. 21Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Clean Sweetbriar & Moss offers a refreshing break from typical sweet florals by grounding bright garden blossoms in forest woods. The fragrance opens with juicy mandarin orange and sweet litchi, lifted by the lively tingling warmth of Sichuan pepper. As the crisp start settles, rose de mai and jasmine bloom alongside …

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Semi-Bespoke No. 21 opens bright with tart grapefruit and mandarin, then quickly turns richer, moving into rose, white florals, cypriol, leather and warm spice. It wears like a polished leathery chypre with an ambery, mossy base, and it suits someone who enjoys clear structure, visible transitions and a more dressed-u…

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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, Sweetbriar & Moss or Semi-Bespoke No. 21?

Semi-Bespoke No. 21 takes 4 of 7 categories. Sweetbriar & Moss is rated 4.23/5 from 48 votes; Semi-Bespoke No. 21 is rated 4.29/5 from 34 votes. Choose Sweetbriar & Moss for a woody and earthy character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Semi-Bespoke No. 21 for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Sweetbriar & Moss or Semi-Bespoke No. 21?

Semi-Bespoke No. 21 lasts longest (Semi-Bespoke No. 21 78/100, Sweetbriar & Moss 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sweetbriar & Moss or Semi-Bespoke No. 21?

Semi-Bespoke No. 21 projects furthest (Semi-Bespoke No. 21 66/100, Sweetbriar & Moss 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sweetbriar & Moss and Semi-Bespoke No. 21 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, earthy and amber accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Olibanum, Rose de Mai and Jasmine.

Is Sweetbriar & Moss or Semi-Bespoke No. 21 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Sweetbriar & Moss is the stronger pick. For winter, Semi-Bespoke No. 21 is the stronger pick. Sweetbriar & Moss suits daytime wear; Semi-Bespoke No. 21 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sweetbriar & Moss and Semi-Bespoke No. 21?

Sweetbriar & Moss has top notes of Sichuan Pepper, Mandarin Orange and Litchi, heart notes of Olibanum, Flowers, Rose de Mai and Jasmine, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Cedar and Cashmere Wood. Semi-Bespoke No. 21 has top notes of Grapefruit and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Rose de Mai, Rock rose, Jasmine and Tuberose, a base of Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Leather, Oakmoss and Benzoin.