Semi-Bespoke No. 23 Eau de Parfum bottle Semi-Bespoke No. 23
Edp Concentration Parfum
U Gender U
2017 Year 2016
£££££ Price Tier £££££
Roja Dove Parfum Royale #3 Parfum bottle Roja Dove Parfum Royale #3

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Semi-Bespoke No. 23
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Roja Dove Parfum Royale #3
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Semi-Bespoke No. 23
A truly gorgeous, masculine woody-amber that's complex and intriguing. It's a proper beast for longevity, though a fair few reckon the price tag's a bit steep for the ride. Still, if you're into labdanum-heavy scents, this one's a winner.
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Our Verdict - Roja Dove Parfum Royale #3
Seriously classy, seriously smooth. Royale #3 is pure luxury in a bottle, earning its high praise for undeniable sophistication. It's a statement, not a whisper.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 8% 11%
Floral 27% 21%
Fruity 0% 10%
Green 26% 21%
Sweet 13% 19%
Warm 18% 10%
Woody 12% 11%
Earthy 9% 9%
Animalic 1% 5%
Fresh 14% 16%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Semi-Bespoke No. 23 EdP
Roja Dove Parfum Royale #3 Parfum

Notes

Shared Notes
Thyme 28% vs 66%
Bergamot 18% vs 33%
Only in Semi-Bespoke No. 23
Oregano 28% Basil 24%
Shared Notes
Rose 51% vs 33%
Geranium 48% vs 33%
Only in Roja Dove Parfum Royale #3
Raspberry 33%
Shared Notes
Labdanum 12% vs 20%
Sandalwood 12% vs 12%
Vanilla 12% vs 20%
Patchouli 10% vs 14%

Accords

Semi-Bespoke No. 23 Roja Dove Parfum Royale #3
100%
Woody
87%
94%
Aromatic
100%
92%
Fresh Spicy
68%
83%
Amber
73%
48%
Vanilla
73%
Musky
64%
48%
Powdery
61%
52%
Balsamic
52%
49%
Herbal
51%
Patchouli
47%
45%
Earthy
Woody shared
100%
87%
Aromatic shared
94%
100%
Fresh Spicy shared
92%
68%
Amber shared
83%
73%
Vanilla shared
48%
73%
64%
Powdery shared
48%
61%
Balsamic shared
52%
52%
Herbal shared
49%
51%
47%
45%

Performance

Semi-Bespoke No. 23 Roja Dove Parfum Royale #3
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Strong
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Semi-Bespoke No. 23

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn

An autumn-weather scent at heart - warm leaves and shorter days territory.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its potent projection and beastly longevity make it less suitable for an office, where it could overwhelm. The warm, sensual amber profile, combined with its strong performance, makes it perfect for date nights and formal events, especially in cooler weather.

Roja Dove Parfum Royale #3

Seasons

Also Works:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its rich, aromatic profile and powerful projection make it less suitable for a typical office setting. However, the opulent blend is perfect for dates and formal events, where its luxurious character can truly shine.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
89%
Olfactory
92%
Notes
88%
Accord
84%
Key Similarities

Both share Aromatic, Woody, Amber accords and Rose, Labdanum notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Semi-Bespoke No. 23
Roja Dove Parfum Royale #3
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