Fragrance comparison

Alchemy vs Gucci Guilty Studs Pour Femme

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 131 ratings analysed

Alchemy

Cuarzo The Circle · 2014

4.1315 votes

Rank #47,178 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

24%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Gucci Guilty Studs Pour Femme

Gucci

3.97116 votes

Rank #14,388 PatchouliFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gucci Guilty Studs Pour Femme 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.
Gucci Guilty Studs Pour Femme
Choose it for a patchouli and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Alchemy2/5

Gucci Guilty Studs Pour Femme3/5

Ratings & consensus: Gucci Guilty Studs Pour Femme
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Alchemy
Sillage & projection: Alchemy
Value for money: Gucci Guilty Studs Pour Femme
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Gucci Guilty Studs Pour Femme

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AlchemyCuarzo The Circle

Gucci Guilty Studs Pour FemmeGucci

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.13/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 40%Had 8%Want 53%

3.97/ 5 · 116 votes

Have 39%Had 26%Want 34%

Category winnerGucci Guilty Studs Pour FemmeRating 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

47%Like

2%Ok

14%Dislike

3%Hate

116 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity92

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityAlchemy

SillageAlchemy

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value53

Category winnerGucci Guilty Studs Pour FemmeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

rose84%

woody77%

amber69%

warm spicy61%

patchouli100%

floral92%

amber84%

soft spicy77%

fruity69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match24%Clearly different · both amber and warm spicy

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

Pink PepperMandarin Orange

Heart2 to 4 hours

LilacPeachGeranium

Base4 to 6 hours

PatchouliAmber

InformationalShared notesGeranium, Pink Pepper, Mandarin Orange and Amber. Durations are only published for Gucci Guilty Studs Pour Femme, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring25

Summer25

Fall100

Winter75

Day67

Night100

Spring69

Summer28

Fall86

Winter100

Day100

Night94

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men0

Unisex8

Women92

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#47,178

PerfumerRamón Béjar

Launched2014

Reviews0

Overall rank#14,388

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerGucci Guilty Studs Pour FemmeHigher 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 →

Gucci Guilty Studs Pour Femme is a warm floral fragrance built around a core of lilac, peach, and soft spice. The scent opens with a bright pop of mandarin orange cut by pink pepper, giving the initial spray a sharp, sparkling introduction. As the citrus settles, sweet peach pairs with clean geranium and lilac to crea…

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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 Gucci Guilty Studs Pour Femme?

Gucci Guilty Studs Pour Femme takes 3 of 5 categories. Alchemy is rated 4.13/5 from 15 votes; Gucci Guilty Studs Pour Femme is rated 3.97/5 from 116 votes. Choose Alchemy for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Gucci Guilty Studs Pour Femme for a patchouli and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Alchemy or Gucci Guilty Studs Pour Femme?

Alchemy lasts longest (Alchemy 92/100, Gucci Guilty Studs Pour Femme 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Alchemy or Gucci Guilty Studs Pour Femme?

Alchemy projects furthest (Alchemy 75/100, Gucci Guilty Studs Pour Femme 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Alchemy and Gucci Guilty Studs Pour Femme smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Geranium, Pink Pepper, Mandarin Orange and Amber.

Is Alchemy or Gucci Guilty Studs Pour Femme better for summer or winter?

Alchemy suits evening wear; Gucci Guilty Studs Pour Femme suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Alchemy and Gucci Guilty Studs Pour Femme?

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. Gucci Guilty Studs Pour Femme has top notes of Pink Pepper and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Lilac, Peach and Geranium, a base of Patchouli and Amber.