Fragrance comparison

Alchemy (2018) vs Ekos Alma

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 634 ratings analysed

Alchemy (2018)

Aftelier

5.005 votes

Rank #32,817 AmberCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Ekos Alma

Natura

4.37629 votes

Rank #26,012 BalsamicWarm Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ekos Alma takes 3 of 4 categories.

Alchemy (2018)
Choose it for a amber and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Ekos Alma
Choose it for a balsamic and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Alchemy (2018)1/4

Ekos Alma3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Ekos Alma
Sillage & projection: Alchemy (2018)
Value for money: Ekos Alma
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Ekos Alma

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Alchemy (2018)Aftelier

Ekos AlmaNatura

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 20%Had 2%Want 78%

4.37/ 5 · 629 votes

Have 59%Had 9%Want 33%

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

62%Love

25%Like

3%Ok

6%Dislike

3%Hate

629 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityEkos Alma

SillageAlchemy (2018)

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value53

Category winnerEkos AlmaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

citrus92%

rose84%

woody77%

vanilla69%

yellow floral61%

balsamic100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

amber77%

floral69%

aromatic61%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both amber and woody

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

Top

MateBlack PepperPink PepperCardamomBergamot

Heart

Water LilyRoseMagnoliaOsmanthusVioletJasmine

Base

Copaiba balmBreu-BrancoMyrrhPatchouliOlibanumBenzoinVetiverLabdanum

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Black Pepper, Turkish Rose 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 season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night100

Spring62

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men15

Unisex71

Women14

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#32,817

PerfumerMandy Aftel

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#26,012

PerfumerVerônica Kato, Yves Cassar

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerEkos AlmaHigher 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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Ekos Alma by Natura creates a profound connection with the lush rainforest, grounded by precious priprioca oil and deep resins. It is a contemplative floral fragrance that unfolds slowly, offering a meditative experience. Best suited for autumn evenings or moments of reflection, it hugs the skin with a warm, balsamic …

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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 Ekos Alma?

Ekos Alma takes 3 of 4 categories. Alchemy (2018) is rated 5.00/5 from 5 votes; Ekos Alma is rated 4.37/5 from 629 votes. Choose Alchemy (2018) for a amber and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Ekos Alma for a balsamic and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Alchemy (2018) or Ekos Alma?

Ekos Alma lasts longest (Ekos Alma 78/100, Alchemy (2018) 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Alchemy (2018) or Ekos Alma?

Alchemy (2018) projects furthest (Alchemy (2018) 69/100, Ekos Alma 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Alchemy (2018) and Ekos Alma smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Black Pepper, Turkish Rose and Indian Jasmine.

Is Alchemy (2018) or Ekos Alma 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 Ekos Alma?

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. Ekos Alma has top notes of Mate, Black Pepper, Pink Pepper and Cardamom, heart notes of Water Lily, Rose, Magnolia and Osmanthus, a base of Copaiba balm, Breu-Branco, Myrrh and Patchouli.