Fragrance comparison

9IX vs Alchemy

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 209 ratings analysed

9IX

Rocawear

3.83194 votes

Rank #7,771 MuskyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

25%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Alchemy

Cuarzo The Circle · 2014

4.1315 votes

Rank #50,087 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Alchemy takes 3 of 5 categories.

9IX
Choose it for a musky and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Alchemy
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

9IX2/5

Alchemy3/5

Ratings & consensus: Alchemy
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Alchemy
Sillage & projection: Alchemy
Value for money: 9IX
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 9IX

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

9IXRocawear

AlchemyCuarzo The Circle

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.83/ 5 · 194 votes

Have 61%Had 39%Want 0%

4.13/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 40%Had 8%Want 53%

Category winnerAlchemyRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

56%Like

3%Ok

16%Dislike

0%Hate

187 votes

60%Love

20%Like

7%Ok

0%Dislike

13%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity92

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityAlchemy

SillageAlchemy

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value82

¤ Price value46

Category winner9IXBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

musky100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

ozonic77%

powdery69%

aquatic61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

rose84%

woody77%

amber69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match25%Clearly different · both aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

MelonMandarin OrangeCoriander

Heart

SuedeLavenderGeranium

Base

MuskWoodsy NotesAmber

Top

GeraniumCorianderLavenderNutmegPink PepperCardamomMandarin Orange

Heart

RoseAgarwood (Oud)AmberVetiverSandalwoodMagnoliaVioletPeach

Base

CedarBenzoinMusk

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Coriander, Lavender and Geranium. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter37

Day–

Night–

Spring25

Summer25

Fall100

Winter75

Day67

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men97

Unisex3

Women0

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,771

PerfumerIFF

Launched—

Reviews46

Overall rank#50,087

PerfumerRamón Béjar

Launched2014

Reviews0

Category winner9IXHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

9IX by Rocawear is an aromatic woody fragrance centered on a juicy cantaloupe melon opening. It blends sharp coriander and mandarin with a suede and lavender heart, resting on a base of musk and amber. Designed for younger men, it offers a casual, versatile profile suitable for everyday wear, work, or gym sessions dur…

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Alchemy by Cuarzo The Circle is a rich woody perfume built around an engaging contrast of zesty spices and deep resinous woods. It opens with an invigorating burst of fresh lavender, crushed coriander seeds, and pink pepper before gently revealing a heart of velvety rose, agarwood oud, and creamy sandalwood. As the fr…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, 9IX or Alchemy?

Alchemy takes 3 of 5 categories. 9IX is rated 3.83/5 from 194 votes; Alchemy is rated 4.13/5 from 15 votes. Choose 9IX for a musky and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Alchemy for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, 9IX or Alchemy?

Alchemy lasts longest (Alchemy 92/100, 9IX 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 9IX or Alchemy?

Alchemy projects furthest (Alchemy 75/100, 9IX 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 9IX and Alchemy smell similar?

Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Coriander, Lavender and Geranium.

Is 9IX or Alchemy better for summer or winter?

Alchemy suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 9IX and Alchemy?

9IX has top notes of Melon, Mandarin Orange and Coriander, heart notes of Suede, Lavender and Geranium, a base of Musk, Woodsy Notes and Amber. Alchemy has top notes of Geranium, Coriander, Lavender and Nutmeg, heart notes of Rose, Agarwood (Oud), Amber and Vetiver, a base of Cedar, Benzoin and Musk.