Alchemical Spice vs Rasputin
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
35%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Alchemical Spice takes 3 of 4 categories.
Alchemical SpiceChoose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
RasputinChoose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Alchemical Spice3/4
Rasputin1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Alchemical Spice
- Sillage & projection
- Alchemical Spice
- Value for money
- Alchemical Spice
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Rasputin
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Alchemical SpiceBramasoleRasputinSweDoftWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.33/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 33%Had 17%Want 50%
3.87/ 5 · 208 votes
Have 40%Had 11%Want 49%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate33%Love
67%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
3 votes · too few to score
45%Love
30%Like
12%Ok
12%Dislike
2%Hate
182 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityAlchemical Spice
SillageAlchemical Spice
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerAlchemical SpiceBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwarm spicy100%
fresh spicy91%
smoky83%
oud74%
leather65%
aromatic56%
warm spicy100%
woody83%
aromatic65%
patchouli48%
sweet30%
Scent match35%Some overlap · both warm spicy and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
CardamomNutmegAgarwood (Oud)CastoreumCuminBlack PepperGingerClovesCinnamonCorianderRoseIncense
No top / heart / base split published
Top
PineappleBergamotJasmine
Heart
CardamomClovesPatchouliCinammonDark Chocolate
Base
MuskCedarAgarwood (Oud)Tonka BeanIncense
InformationalShared notesCardamom, Agarwood (Oud), Cloves and Incense. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring25
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day33
Night100
Spring73
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#59,725
PerfumerFabio Meloni
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#5,912
PerfumerSfean J.A.
Launched—
Reviews36
Category winnerRasputinHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAlchemical Spice by Bramasole hits the skin with an intense blast of cracked black pepper, green cardamom, and pungent nutmeg. Nose Fabio Meloni built this fragrance for men who appreciate dry, unyielding spice profiles rather than modern sugary gourmands. As the initial sharp bite settles down, smoky incense and dens…
Reviews →Rasputin by SweDoft opens with a zesty pineapple and bergamot mix that quickly settles into a spicy, woody heart. Notes of dark chocolate, cinnamon, and cloves dominate, anchored by a base of oud, tonka bean, and incense. This woody spicy composition is best suited for cooler weather and evening wear, offering a disti…
Reviews →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, Alchemical Spice or Rasputin?
Alchemical Spice takes 3 of 4 categories. Alchemical Spice is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes; Rasputin is rated 3.87/5 from 208 votes. Choose Alchemical Spice for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Rasputin for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Alchemical Spice or Rasputin?
Alchemical Spice lasts longest (Alchemical Spice 100/100, Rasputin 74/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Alchemical Spice or Rasputin?
Alchemical Spice projects furthest (Alchemical Spice 88/100, Rasputin 67/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Alchemical Spice and Rasputin smell similar?
Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Agarwood (Oud), Cloves and Incense.
Is Alchemical Spice or Rasputin better for summer or winter?
Alchemical Spice suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Alchemical Spice and Rasputin?
Alchemical Spice features Cardamom, Nutmeg, Agarwood (Oud), Castoreum and Cumin. Rasputin has top notes of Pineapple, Bergamot and Jasmine, heart notes of Cardamom, Cloves, Patchouli and Cinammon, a base of Musk, Cedar, Agarwood (Oud) and Tonka Bean.
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