Fragrance comparison

Alchemy vs Figo Soleil

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 66 ratings analysed

3 wins

Alchemy

Cuarzo The Circle · 2014

4.1315 votes

Rank #44,973 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

21%scent match

Clearly different

Figo Soleil

Maracujá Brasil

3.9451 votes

Rank #16,637 CitrusFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Alchemy takes 3 of 5 categories.

Alchemy
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Figo Soleil
Choose it for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Alchemy3/5

Figo Soleil2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AlchemyCuarzo The Circle

Figo SoleilMaracujá Brasil

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.13/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 40%Had 8%Want 53%

3.94/ 5 · 51 votes

Have 35%Had 8%Want 57%

Category winnerAlchemyRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

60%Love

20%Like

7%Ok

0%Dislike

13%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

39%Love

35%Like

8%Ok

16%Dislike

2%Hate

51 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity92

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityAlchemy

SillageAlchemy

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value84

Category winnerFigo SoleilBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

rose84%

woody77%

amber69%

warm spicy61%

citrus100%

fruity92%

floral84%

sweet77%

woody69%

musky61%

Scent match21%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

GeraniumCorianderLavenderNutmegPink PepperCardamomMandarin Orange

Heart

RoseAgarwood (Oud)AmberVetiverSandalwoodMagnoliaVioletPeach

Base

CedarBenzoinMusk

Top20-30 mins

FigMelonGrapefruitBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

MagnoliaLilyOrchidCorianderCardamomRose

Base5-7 hrs

MuskCedarAmber

InformationalShared notesCoriander, Cardamom, Mandarin Orange and Rose. Durations are only published for Figo Soleil, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring25

Summer25

Fall100

Winter75

Day67

Night100

Spring100

Summer69

Fall0

Winter34

Day100

Night37

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men16

Unisex57

Women27

Casual 40%Work 31%Date 19%Party 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#44,973

PerfumerRamón Béjar

Launched2014

Reviews0

Overall rank#16,637

PerfumerSymrise

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerFigo SoleilHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Alchemy 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…

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Figo Soleil by Maracujá Brasil delivers an instant rush of sunny fruit and crisp citrus. The opening hits immediately with ripe fig, juicy melon, and sharp grapefruit. It smells bright. Unlike dark, bitter fig leaves, this focuses on sweet fruit pulp splashed with sparkling mandarin orange. Soft magnolia and rose soon…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Alchemy or Figo Soleil?

Alchemy takes 3 of 5 categories. Alchemy is rated 4.13/5 from 15 votes; Figo Soleil is rated 3.94/5 from 51 votes. Choose Alchemy for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Figo Soleil for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Alchemy or Figo Soleil?

Alchemy lasts longest (Alchemy 92/100, Figo Soleil 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Alchemy or Figo Soleil?

Alchemy projects furthest (Alchemy 75/100, Figo Soleil 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Alchemy and Figo Soleil smell similar?

Clearly different: a 21% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Coriander, Cardamom, Mandarin Orange and Rose.

Is Alchemy or Figo Soleil better for summer or winter?

Alchemy suits evening wear; Figo Soleil suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Alchemy and Figo Soleil?

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. Figo Soleil has top notes of Fig, Melon, Grapefruit and Bergamot, heart notes of Magnolia, Lily, Orchid and Coriander, a base of Musk, Cedar and Amber.