Fragrance comparison

Alchemy vs Goetze Gegenwart

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 56 ratings analysed

Alchemy

Cuarzo The Circle · 2014

4.1315 votes

Rank #44,832 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

63%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Goetze Gegenwart

Verduu

4.0541 votes

Rank #35,619 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Goetze Gegenwart takes 3 of 5 categories.

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

Alchemy2/5

Goetze Gegenwart3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AlchemyCuarzo The Circle

Goetze GegenwartVerduu

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.13/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 40%Had 8%Want 53%

4.05/ 5 · 41 votes

Have 39%Had 16%Want 44%

Category winnerGoetze GegenwartRating 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

34%Love

49%Like

5%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

41 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity92

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityAlchemy

SillageAlchemy

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value57

Category winnerGoetze GegenwartBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

rose84%

woody77%

amber69%

warm spicy61%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

powdery69%

citrus61%

Scent match63%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy and 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

GingerCardamomBergamotCorianderTea

Heart2-4 hrs

NutmegVioletLavenderBasilRose

Base6-8+ hrs

VetiverLeatherSandalwoodCedarTonka BeanAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesCoriander, Lavender, Nutmeg and Cardamom. Durations are only published for Goetze Gegenwart, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring25

Summer25

Fall100

Winter75

Day67

Night100

Spring100

Summer47

Fall59

Winter24

Day100

Night46

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men33

Unisex56

Women11

Work 36%Casual 33%Date 19%Party 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#44,832

PerfumerRamón Béjar

Launched2014

Reviews0

Overall rank#35,619

PerfumerMark Buxton

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerGoetze GegenwartHigher 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…

Reviews →

Verduu Goetze Gegenwart strips away traditional perfume clutter to deliver a crisp, urban profile centered on ginger, bergamot, and cedar. You smell the raw materials clearly from the first spray. Cardamom and black tea create an immediate brisk bite before cool violet leaf and cedar wood take over the mid-day wear. T…

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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 Goetze Gegenwart?

Goetze Gegenwart takes 3 of 5 categories. Alchemy is rated 4.13/5 from 15 votes; Goetze Gegenwart is rated 4.05/5 from 41 votes. Choose Alchemy for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Goetze Gegenwart for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Alchemy or Goetze Gegenwart?

Alchemy lasts longest (Alchemy 92/100, Goetze Gegenwart 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Alchemy or Goetze Gegenwart?

Alchemy projects furthest (Alchemy 75/100, Goetze Gegenwart 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Alchemy and Goetze Gegenwart smell similar?

Closely related: a 63% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Coriander, Lavender, Nutmeg and Cardamom.

Is Alchemy or Goetze Gegenwart better for summer or winter?

Alchemy suits evening wear; Goetze Gegenwart suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Alchemy and Goetze Gegenwart?

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. Goetze Gegenwart has top notes of Ginger, Cardamom, Bergamot and Coriander, heart notes of Nutmeg, Violet, Lavender and Basil, a base of Vetiver, Leather, Sandalwood and Cedar.