Fragrance comparison

Alchemy (2018) vs Mind

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 8 ratings analysed

3 wins

Alchemy (2018)

Aftelier

5.005 votes

Rank #32,555 AmberCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

74%scent match

Closely related

Mind

TRNP

4.003 votes

Rank #61,833 AmberVanilla

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Alchemy (2018) takes 3 of 3 categories.

Alchemy (2018)
Choose it for a amber and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Mind
Choose it for a amber and vanilla character.

Alchemy (2018)3/3

Mind0/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Alchemy (2018)Aftelier

MindTRNP

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 20%Had 2%Want 78%

4.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 27%Had 0%Want 73%

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

67%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityAlchemy (2018)

SillageAlchemy (2018)

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

citrus92%

rose84%

woody77%

vanilla69%

yellow floral61%

amber100%

vanilla90%

woody80%

citrus70%

rose60%

warm spicy50%

Scent match74%Closely related · both amber, citrus and vanilla

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

Notes

Bitter OrangeDamask RoseLabdanumVanillaBenzoinSandalwood

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesBitter Orange, Turkish Rose, Labdanum and Benzoin. 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

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#32,555

PerfumerMandy Aftel

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#61,833

PerfumerTeone Reinthal

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAlchemy (2018)Higher 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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Mind by TRNP is a Floral Woody Musk fragrance for women and men. Mind was launched in 2016. The nose behind this fragrance is Teone Reinthal.

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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 Mind?

Alchemy (2018) takes 3 of 3 categories. Alchemy (2018) is rated 5.00/5 from 5 votes; Mind is rated 4.00/5 from 3 votes. Choose Alchemy (2018) for a amber and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Mind for a amber and vanilla character.

Which lasts longer, Alchemy (2018) or Mind?

Alchemy (2018) lasts longest (Alchemy (2018) 60/100, Mind 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Alchemy (2018) or Mind?

Alchemy (2018) projects furthest (Alchemy (2018) 69/100, Mind 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Alchemy (2018) and Mind smell similar?

Closely related: a 74% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, citrus and vanilla accords. Common notes include Bitter Orange, Turkish Rose, Labdanum and Benzoin.

Is Alchemy (2018) or Mind 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 Mind?

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. Mind features Bitter Orange, Damask Rose, Labdanum, Vanilla and Benzoin.