Fragrance comparison

Alchemy (2018) vs Eau de Gloire Cologne

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 54 ratings analysed

Alchemy (2018)

Aftelier

5.005 votes

Rank #31,709 AmberCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

2 wins

Eau de Gloire Cologne

Parfum d'Empire

4.2949 votes

Rank #25,145 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Eau de Gloire Cologne takes 2 of 4 categories.

Alchemy (2018)
Choose it for a amber and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Eau de Gloire Cologne
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Alchemy (2018)1/4

Eau de Gloire Cologne2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Alchemy (2018)
Value for money: Eau de Gloire Cologne
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Eau de Gloire Cologne

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Alchemy (2018)Aftelier

Eau de Gloire CologneParfum d'Empire

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 20%Had 2%Want 78%

4.29/ 5 · 49 votes

Have 45%Had 10%Want 45%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

55%Love

33%Like

4%Ok

2%Dislike

6%Hate

49 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageAlchemy (2018)

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value53

Category winnerEau de Gloire CologneBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

citrus92%

rose84%

woody77%

vanilla69%

yellow floral61%

citrus100%

fresh spicy88%

herbal77%

aromatic65%

amber53%

sweet42%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both citrus and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Bitter OrangeBergamotBlack Pepper

Heart

Turkish RoseYlang-YlangIndian Jasmine

Base

LabdanumBenzoinVanilla

Top15-30 mins

Bitter OrangeBergamotCalabrian Mandarin

Heart2-4 hrs

MyrtleBay essenceImmortelleFrankincense

Base5-7 hrs

Labdanum

InformationalShared notesBitter Orange, Bergamot and Labdanum. Durations are only published for Eau de Gloire Cologne, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night100

Spring95

Summer100

Fall50

Winter9

Day100

Night27

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#31,709

PerfumerMandy Aftel

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#25,145

PerfumerMarc-Antoine Corticchiato

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerEau de Gloire CologneHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

A 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 …

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Eau de Gloire Cologne by Parfum d'Empire delivers a sunny, authentic Mediterranean splash built on crisp Italian citrus and wild Corsican herbs. It opens with an invigorating burst of bitter orange, tart bergamot, and sweet Calabrian mandarin that smells like freshly bruised citrus rinds under the midday sun. As the i…

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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, Alchemy (2018) or Eau de Gloire Cologne?

Eau de Gloire Cologne takes 2 of 4 categories. Alchemy (2018) is rated 5.00/5 from 5 votes; Eau de Gloire Cologne is rated 4.29/5 from 49 votes. Choose Alchemy (2018) for a amber and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Eau de Gloire Cologne for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Alchemy (2018) or Eau de Gloire Cologne?

They last about the same: Alchemy (2018) 60/100, Eau de Gloire Cologne 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Alchemy (2018) or Eau de Gloire Cologne?

Alchemy (2018) projects furthest (Alchemy (2018) 69/100, Eau de Gloire Cologne 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Alchemy (2018) and Eau de Gloire Cologne smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and amber accords. Common notes include Bitter Orange, Bergamot and Labdanum.

Is Alchemy (2018) or Eau de Gloire Cologne better for summer or winter?

Alchemy (2018) suits day or night wear; Eau de Gloire Cologne suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Alchemy (2018) and Eau de Gloire Cologne?

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. Eau de Gloire Cologne has top notes of Bitter Orange, Bergamot and Calabrian Mandarin, heart notes of Myrtle, Bay essence, Immortelle and Frankincense, a base of Labdanum.