Alchemy (2018) vs Coup de Foudre
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
48%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
Alchemy (2018)Choose it for a amber and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Coup de FoudreChoose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Alchemy (2018)2/4
Coup de Foudre2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Coup de Foudre
- Sillage & projection
- Alchemy (2018)
- Value for money
- Alchemy (2018)
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Coup de Foudre
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Alchemy (2018)AftelierCoup de FoudreBortnikoffWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split5.00/ 5 · 5 votes
Have 20%Had 2%Want 78%
4.10/ 5 · 105 votes
Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate100%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
5 votes · too few to score
49%Love
30%Like
7%Ok
14%Dislike
1%Hate
105 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityCoup de Foudre
SillageAlchemy (2018)
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerAlchemy (2018)Best value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
citrus92%
rose84%
woody77%
vanilla69%
yellow floral61%
citrus100%
warm spicy92%
amber84%
woody77%
floral69%
sweet61%
Scent match48%Some overlap · both citrus, amber and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Bitter OrangeBergamotBlack Pepper
Heart
Turkish RoseYlang-YlangIndian Jasmine
Base
LabdanumBenzoinVanilla
Top
ChampacaSweet OrangeBergamotLemonJasmineGrapefruit
Heart
Ylang-YlangGreen TeaPine TreeSandalwoodTuberoseAgarwood (Oud)RoseLily-of-the-Valley
Base
TurmericTolu BalsamBenzoinVanillaCinnamonGuaiac WoodLabdanum
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Turkish Rose, Ylang-Ylang and Indian Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring0
Summer0
Fall100
Winter0
Day100
Night100
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter70
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#32,741
PerfumerMandy Aftel
Launched—
Reviews1
Overall rank#11,016
PerfumerDmitry Bortnikoff
Launched—
Reviews15
Category winnerCoup de FoudreHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotA warm amber floral perfume oil built around bitter orange, ylang-ylang, rose, jasmine, and a resinous vanilla base. Alchemy (2018) opens bright and slightly peppery, then settles into a soft, cozy mix of flowers, labdanum, benzoin, and vanilla. It suits anyone who enjoys artisanal, vintage-leaning perfumes with real …
Reviews →Coup de Foudre opens with a bright burst of sweet orange, bergamot, and yellow champaca flower. The initial spray delivers a sunny citrus punch before settling into a thick heart of creamy tuberose, ylang-ylang, and earthy green tea. As the hours pass, the floral brightness fades into a dense base of resinous labdanum…
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, Alchemy (2018) or Coup de Foudre?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Alchemy (2018) is rated 5.00/5 from 5 votes; Coup de Foudre is rated 4.10/5 from 105 votes. Choose Alchemy (2018) for a amber and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Coup de Foudre for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Alchemy (2018) or Coup de Foudre?
Coup de Foudre lasts longest (Coup de Foudre 72/100, Alchemy (2018) 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Alchemy (2018) or Coup de Foudre?
Alchemy (2018) projects furthest (Alchemy (2018) 69/100, Coup de Foudre 62/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Alchemy (2018) and Coup de Foudre smell similar?
Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, amber and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Turkish Rose, Ylang-Ylang and Indian Jasmine.
Is Alchemy (2018) or Coup de Foudre better for summer or winter?
Alchemy (2018) suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Alchemy (2018) and Coup de Foudre?
Alchemy (2018) has top notes of Bitter Orange, Bergamot and Black Pepper, heart notes of Turkish Rose, Ylang-Ylang and Indian Jasmine, a base of Labdanum, Benzoin and Vanilla. Coup de Foudre has top notes of Champaca, Sweet Orange, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Green Tea, Pine Tree and Sandalwood, a base of Turmeric, Tolu Balsam, Benzoin and Vanilla.
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