Alchemy (2018) vs Mauboussin
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
40%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Mauboussin 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.
MauboussinChoose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Alchemy (2018)1/4
Mauboussin3/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Mauboussin
- Sillage & projection
- Alchemy (2018)
- Value for money
- Mauboussin
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Mauboussin
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Alchemy (2018)AftelierMauboussinMauboussinWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split5.00/ 5 · 5 votes
Have 20%Had 2%Want 78%
3.84/ 5 · 2,357 votes
Have 69%Had 31%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
34%Love
41%Like
6%Ok
17%Dislike
2%Hate
2,196 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityMauboussin
SillageAlchemy (2018)
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerMauboussinBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
citrus92%
rose84%
woody77%
vanilla69%
yellow floral61%
amber100%
woody92%
fruity84%
warm spicy77%
sweet69%
patchouli61%
Scent match40%Some overlap · both 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
Yellow PlumMirabelleBlood MandarinBergamot
Heart
Ylang-YlangWhite PeachIndian JasmineTurkish Rose
Base
PatchouliBenzoinAmberVanillaSandalwoodCedar
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
Spring25
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#32,555
PerfumerMandy Aftel
Launched—
Reviews1
Overall rank#471
PerfumerChristine Nagel
Launched—
Reviews254
Category winnerMauboussinHigher 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 →Mauboussin is a rich plum amber with an old-school, dressed-up feel. It opens fruity, powdery and a little sharp, then settles into a warmer blend of benzoin, vanilla, patchouli and woods. It suits someone who enjoys fuller, more characterful perfume rather than a light easy fresh scent. Cooler weather brings out its …
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 Mauboussin?
Mauboussin takes 3 of 4 categories. Alchemy (2018) is rated 5.00/5 from 5 votes; Mauboussin is rated 3.84/5 from 2,357 votes. Choose Alchemy (2018) for a amber and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Mauboussin for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Alchemy (2018) or Mauboussin?
Mauboussin lasts longest (Mauboussin 76/100, Alchemy (2018) 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Alchemy (2018) or Mauboussin?
Projection is very close: Alchemy (2018) 69/100, Mauboussin 68/100 for sillage.
Do Alchemy (2018) and Mauboussin smell similar?
Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Turkish Rose, Ylang-Ylang and Indian Jasmine.
Is Alchemy (2018) or Mauboussin 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 Mauboussin?
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. Mauboussin has top notes of Yellow Plum, Mirabelle, Blood Mandarin and Bergamot, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, White Peach, Indian Jasmine and Turkish Rose, a base of Patchouli, Benzoin, Amber and Vanilla.
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