Alchemy vs Black Intense
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
59%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
AlchemyChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Black IntenseChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.
Alchemy2/4
Black Intense2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Alchemy
- Sillage & projection
- Alchemy
- Value for money
- Black Intense
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Black Intense
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
AlchemyCuarzo The CircleBlack IntenseMorrisWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.13/ 5 · 15 votes
Have 40%Had 8%Want 53%
4.33/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 29%Had 0%Want 71%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate60%Love
20%Like
7%Ok
0%Dislike
13%Hate
15 votes · too few to score
33%Love
67%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
3 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityAlchemy
SillageAlchemy
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerBlack IntenseBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
fresh spicy92%
rose84%
woody77%
amber69%
warm spicy61%
aromatic100%
woody91%
fresh spicy83%
warm spicy74%
powdery65%
violet56%
Scent match59%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
GeraniumCorianderLavenderNutmegPink PepperCardamomMandarin Orange
Heart
RoseAgarwood (Oud)AmberVetiverSandalwoodMagnoliaVioletPeach
Base
CedarBenzoinMusk
Top15-30 mins
Pink PepperLemonWatery NotesMandarin OrangeOrange
Heart2-4 hrs
VioletBlack PepperCardamomelemiNutmegClary SageLavender
Base6-8+ hrs
VetiverCedarPatchouliMusk
InformationalShared notesLavender, Nutmeg, Pink Pepper and Cardamom. Durations are only published for Black Intense, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring25
Summer25
Fall100
Winter75
Day67
Night100
Spring100
Summer50
Fall100
Winter50
Day50
Night100
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#50,255
PerfumerRamón Béjar
Launched2014
Reviews0
Overall rank#47,305
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerBlack IntenseHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAlchemy by Cuarzo The Circle is a rich woody perfume built around an engaging contrast of zesty spices and deep resinous woods. It opens with an invigorating burst of fresh lavender, crushed coriander seeds, and pink pepper before gently revealing a heart of velvety rose, agarwood oud, and creamy sandalwood. As the fr…
Reviews →Black Intense by Morris is a versatile woody spicy men's eau de toilette that pairs bright citrus with dark pepper and dry woods. The scent opens with a crisp burst of lemon, juicy mandarin orange, and a crackle of pink pepper. As the initial splash calms down, herbal clary sage and powdery violet leaf blend with warm…
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 or Black Intense?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Alchemy is rated 4.13/5 from 15 votes; Black Intense is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes. Choose Alchemy for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Black Intense for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Alchemy or Black Intense?
Alchemy lasts longest (Alchemy 92/100, Black Intense 70/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Alchemy or Black Intense?
Alchemy projects furthest (Alchemy 75/100, Black Intense 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Alchemy and Black Intense smell similar?
Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Lavender, Nutmeg, Pink Pepper and Cardamom.
Is Alchemy or Black Intense better for summer or winter?
Alchemy suits evening wear; Black Intense suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Alchemy and Black Intense?
Alchemy has top notes of Geranium, Coriander, Lavender and Nutmeg, heart notes of Rose, Agarwood (Oud), Amber and Vetiver, a base of Cedar, Benzoin and Musk. Black Intense has top notes of Pink Pepper, Lemon, Watery Notes and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Violet, Black Pepper, Cardamom and elemi, a base of Vetiver, Cedar, Patchouli and Musk.
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