AldehydesOpens with
Lily-of-the-ValleyHeart
SandalwoodDries down toWill you like it? Mark a few fragrances you own or love and we'll tell you.
Roja Dove · Sold as unisex
Semi-Bespoke No. 8
The clarity of early morning, where the first light meets dew-covered petals and the air is filled with a blend of freshness and warmth.
Full bottle: Luxury tier, typically $250+. Links open each seller's own page. We may earn a commission; it never changes the order.
Semi-Bespoke No. 8Luxury · $250+
56%Similar accords, often for lessRock'n Rose · ValentinoPremium tier, $100–250 · shares 6 of its 12 notes8 matches →How it wears
From community votes · bars are each option's shareComposition & Character
Notes Pyramid
BaseFoundation
The story behind the bottle.
Roja Dove launched Semi-Bespoke No. 8 in 2005 as a Floral Aldehyde fragrance for both women and men. The composition opens with aldehydes and bergamot, creating an immediate sense of freshness that is crisp without being overpowering. This bright beginning gives way to a heart of lily-of-the-valley, rose, magnolia, heliotrope, tuberose, jasmine, and gardenia — a bouquet of florals that blend seamlessly into one another. The base notes of sandalwood, green notes, and musk ground the fragrance with warmth and depth.
What makes Semi-Bespoke No. 8 particularly intriguing is its balance between modernity and classic elegance. Roja Dove’s expert hand ensures that each note plays a precise role in creating an overall composition that feels both lasting and contemporary.
Apply one to two sprays on pulse points. The aldehydic top notes are bright but fleeting, so it's best to allow this fragrance to develop close to your skin for maximum impact. The floral heart will emerge within an hour, making it ideal for daytime wear that evolves throughout the day.
Fig. 01 — Semi-Bespoke No. 8, Roja Dove
Where to buy.
Wear it for a week first
A decant costs a fraction of a bottle and tells you how it lasts on your skin.
Live prices aren't shown yet. Each link opens that seller's own search; we may earn a commission.
Not sure it's you?
Five questions, about a minute, no account. You get a shortlist that fits how you actually wear fragrance.
Roja Dove
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.
Designer Roja Dove
More from the house · United Kingdom
You Might Also Like
Chosen from what wearers say it smells like, what its fans also love, and its notes
Love it, not the $250+ price?
Matched by accords and notes. Sample first, then decide.
The originalSemi-Bespoke No. 8Roja Dove · Luxury · $250+Valentino · 2006Rock'n RoseShares 6 of its 12 notes$100–250★ 3.66 (1,547)65%Match
Swiss ArabianRasheeqaShares 6 of its 8 notesunder $40★ 3.86 (192)62%Match
Carolina Herrera · 1994FloreShares 6 of its 12 notes$100–250★ 4.05 (275)56%Match
Valentino · 2008Rock'n Rose Pret-A-PorterShares 6 of its 12 notes$100–250★ 3.71 (261)
With Jil Sander Evergreen
Adds fruity and sweet; shares lily-of-the-valley and rose and 2 more notes.
Suggested from accords and notes · not yet tried by wearers
What people
are saying.
Warmly received so far: loved by 50%, disliked or hated by 25%.