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Roja Dove · Sold as unisex
Semi-Bespoke No. 23
A well-tended garden in the early evening, where the sun's warmth meets the crispness of herbs freshly cut for a dinner party.
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Semi-Bespoke No. 23Luxury · $250+
48%Similar accords, often for lessMidnight Oud · Ard Al ZaafaranBudget tier, under $40 · shares 6 of its 11 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Roja Dove launched Semi-Bespoke No. 23 in 2017 as a Woody Spicy fragrance for both women and men. This composition opens with the fresh, herbaceous notes of oregano, thyme, and basil, creating an immediate sense of crisp clarity. The heart of bergamot and geranium adds a vibrant aromatic layer before giving way to a rich base of sandalwood, labdanum, vanilla, and musk. This interplay between freshness and warmth makes Semi-Bespoke No. 23 a fragrance that feels both grounded and elevating.
One or two sprays are sufficient — the herbal freshness is immediate but the woody base notes bloom gradually. This fragrance reads better close to skin rather than diffusing widely, making it ideal for intimate settings and cooler evenings.
Fig. 01 — Semi-Bespoke No. 23, Roja Dove
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The Professeur de ParfumRoja Dove, born Roger Bird in 1956 in Sussex, was captivated by scent from childhood, later abandoning a medicine degree at Cambridge after a visit to the Guerlain boutique in Paris changed the course of his life.
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Warmly received so far: loved by 67%, disliked or hated by 14%.