Fragrance comparison

Violet vs Semi-Bespoke No. 4

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 188 ratings analysed

4 wins

Violet

Marc Jacobs

4.15156 votes

Rank #8,916 PowderyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

Semi-Bespoke No. 4

Roja Dove

4.2232 votes

Rank #20,441 PowderyWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Violet takes 4 of 7 categories.

Violet
Choose it for a powdery and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and 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 versatility. Best in spring, evening wear.

Violet4/7

Semi-Bespoke No. 43/7

Ratings & consensus: Violet
Community sentiment: Violet
Longevity: Semi-Bespoke No. 4
Sillage & projection: Semi-Bespoke No. 4
Value for money: Violet
Versatility: Semi-Bespoke No. 4
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Violet

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

VioletMarc Jacobs

Semi-Bespoke No. 4Roja Dove

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.15/ 5 · 156 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

4.22/ 5 · 32 votes

Have 42%Had 5%Want 53%

Category winnerVioletRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

47%Love

35%Like

4%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

156 votes

59%Love

16%Like

16%Ok

6%Dislike

3%Hate

32 votes

Category winnerVioletMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ 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 winnerVioletBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

citrus92%

violet84%

vanilla77%

white floral69%

floral61%

powdery100%

woody92%

amber84%

iris77%

warm spicy69%

citrus61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both powdery and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

KumquatGreen AppleCalabrian bergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

VioletWhite LilyMagnoliaJasmine

Base6-8 hrs

VanillaMuskPatchouli

Top

BlackberryOrangeBergamotLemon

Heart

VioletCarnationCinnamonJasmineRoseMagnolia

Base

Orris RootResinsVanillaSandalwoodCedarBenzoinPatchouliAmbergris

InformationalShared notesCalabrian bergamot, Violet, Magnolia and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Violet, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter37

Day100

Night37

Spring100

Summer13

Fall100

Winter63

Day86

Night100

Category winnerSemi-Bespoke No. 4Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 37%Work 32%Date 22%Party 9%

Men6

Unisex50

Women44

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,916

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews29

Overall rank#20,441

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerVioletHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Marc Jacobs Violet is a crisp floral fragrance with an unexpectedly creamy base. It opens with a bright splash of bitter kumquat, tart green apple, and Calabrian bergamot. That initial sparkle is snappy. Within fifteen minutes, the citrus bite softens as dewy violet petals and creamy white magnolia take center stage. …

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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, Violet or Semi-Bespoke No. 4?

Violet takes 4 of 7 categories. Violet is rated 4.15/5 from 156 votes; Semi-Bespoke No. 4 is rated 4.22/5 from 32 votes. Choose Violet for a powdery and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and 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 versatility. Best in spring, evening wear.

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

Semi-Bespoke No. 4 lasts longest (Semi-Bespoke No. 4 75/100, Violet 59/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Semi-Bespoke No. 4 projects furthest (Semi-Bespoke No. 4 67/100, Violet 60/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and citrus accords. Common notes include Calabrian bergamot, Violet, Magnolia and Jasmine.

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

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

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

Violet has top notes of Kumquat, Green Apple and Calabrian bergamot, heart notes of Violet, White Lily, Magnolia and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Musk and Patchouli. 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.