Fragrance comparison

Alchemist vs Wood

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 10 ratings analysed

3 wins

Alchemist

Villa Erbatium

3.405 votes

Rank #63,009 AmberTobacco

Full profile Similar & dupes

56%scent match

Closely related

Wood

Bejar

4.205 votes

Rank #51,414 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Alchemist takes 3 of 4 categories.

Alchemist
Choose it for a amber and tobacco character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Wood
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Alchemist3/4

Wood1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AlchemistVilla Erbatium

WoodBejar

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.40/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 4%Had 0%Want 96%

4.20/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 24%Had 0%Want 76%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

0%Like

40%Ok

0%Dislike

20%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

60%Love

20%Like

0%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate60

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityAlchemist

SillageAlchemist

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value42

¤ Price value0

Category winnerAlchemistBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

tobacco92%

sweet84%

warm spicy77%

vanilla69%

woody61%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

citrus84%

sweet77%

powdery69%

tobacco61%

Scent match56%Closely related · both warm spicy, sweet and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Orange

Heart

PatchouliCinnamonRose

Base

Tonka BeanTobaccoAmberSandalwoodVanilla

Top

OrangeCinnamonClovesGingerOrange BlossomRose

Heart

TobaccoCorianderEbonyPatchouliPine Tree

Base

SandalwoodHoneyVanillaBenzoinAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesOrange, Patchouli, Cinnamon and Rose. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer33

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#63,009

PerfumerHa Minseo Caterina

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#51,414

PerfumerRamón Béjar

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerWoodHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Alchemist by Villa Erbatium starts with a bright splash of orange before settling into a warm, spicy heart of patchouli, rose, and cinnamon. The base lingers with sweet notes of tobacco, amber, and vanilla. It is a dense, cozy choice for cold winter evenings when you want your scent to hug the skin.

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Wood by Bejar offers a distinct take on the woody genre, pairing bright Mediterranean citrus with dry spices. It begins with a sharp orange and ginger fizz before settling into a warm, smoky cedar and pine heart. Designed for men seeking a quiet, dry woody signature, it wears best during crisp autumn afternoons when t…

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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, Alchemist or Wood?

Alchemist takes 3 of 4 categories. Alchemist is rated 3.40/5 from 5 votes; Wood is rated 4.20/5 from 5 votes. Choose Alchemist for a amber and tobacco character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Wood for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Alchemist or Wood?

Alchemist lasts longest (Alchemist 80/100, Wood 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Alchemist or Wood?

Alchemist projects furthest (Alchemist 75/100, Wood 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Alchemist and Wood smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, sweet and woody accords. Common notes include Orange, Patchouli, Cinnamon and Rose.

Is Alchemist or Wood better for summer or winter?

Alchemist suits day or night wear; Wood suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Alchemist and Wood?

Alchemist has top notes of Orange, heart notes of Patchouli, Cinnamon and Rose, a base of Tonka Bean, Tobacco, Amber and Sandalwood. Wood has top notes of Orange, Cinnamon, Cloves and Ginger, heart notes of Tobacco, Coriander, Ebony and Patchouli, a base of Sandalwood, Honey, Vanilla and Benzoin.