Alchemy vs Brioni Extrait
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
48%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Brioni Extrait takes 3 of 5 categories.
AlchemyChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Brioni ExtraitChoose it for a woody and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.
Alchemy2/5
Brioni Extrait3/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Brioni Extrait
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Alchemy
- Sillage & projection
- Brioni Extrait
- Value for money
- Alchemy
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Brioni Extrait
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
AlchemyCuarzo The CircleBrioni ExtraitBrioniWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.13/ 5 · 15 votes
Have 40%Had 8%Want 53%
4.62/ 5 · 16 votes
Have 9%Had 2%Want 89%
Category winnerBrioni ExtraitRating 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
75%Love
19%Like
0%Ok
6%Dislike
0%Hate
16 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityAlchemy
SillageBrioni Extrait
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerAlchemyBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
fresh spicy92%
rose84%
woody77%
amber69%
warm spicy61%
woody100%
floral92%
warm spicy84%
powdery77%
amber69%
fresh spicy61%
Scent match48%Some overlap · both woody, fresh spicy and warm spicy
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
Top
NutmegVioletLavenderSicilian Lemon
Heart
MagnoliaCognacCedarSaffron
Base
SandalwoodCashmere WoodTonka BeanAmberAgarwood (Oud)Incense
InformationalShared notesLavender, Nutmeg, Agarwood (Oud) and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring25
Summer25
Fall100
Winter75
Day67
Night100
Spring100
Summer60
Fall100
Winter100
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#29,406
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews4
Category winnerBrioni ExtraitHigher 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 →Brioni Extrait opens with a sharp burst of Sicilian lemon and crushed lavender before settling into a warm core of nutmeg and violet leaf. Rich cognac and dry cedarwood build depth across the heart, anchored by dark saffron accents that temper the early floral brightness. As the scent matures on warm skin, heavy agarw…
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 Brioni Extrait?
Brioni Extrait takes 3 of 5 categories. Alchemy is rated 4.13/5 from 15 votes; Brioni Extrait is rated 4.62/5 from 16 votes. Choose Alchemy for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Brioni Extrait for a woody and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Alchemy or Brioni Extrait?
They last about the same: Alchemy 92/100, Brioni Extrait 91/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Alchemy or Brioni Extrait?
Projection is very close: Brioni Extrait 76/100, Alchemy 75/100 for sillage.
Do Alchemy and Brioni Extrait smell similar?
Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Lavender, Nutmeg, Agarwood (Oud) and Amber.
Is Alchemy or Brioni Extrait better for summer or winter?
Alchemy suits evening wear; Brioni Extrait suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Alchemy and Brioni Extrait?
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. Brioni Extrait has top notes of Nutmeg, Violet, Lavender and Sicilian Lemon, heart notes of Magnolia, Cognac, Cedar and Saffron, a base of Sandalwood, Cashmere Wood, Tonka Bean and Amber.
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