Fragrance comparison

Alchemy vs Hype for Him

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 49 ratings analysed

Alchemy

Cuarzo The Circle · 2014

4.1315 votes

Rank #49,800 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Hype for Him

Hinode

4.2434 votes

Rank #31,275 CitrusGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Hype for Him 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.
Hype for Him
Choose it for a citrus and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Alchemy2/5

Hype for Him3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AlchemyCuarzo The Circle

Hype for HimHinode

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.13/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 40%Had 8%Want 53%

4.24/ 5 · 34 votes

Have 48%Had 27%Want 26%

Category winnerHype for HimRating 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

53%Love

32%Like

3%Ok

9%Dislike

3%Hate

34 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity92

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityAlchemy

SillageAlchemy

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value74

Category winnerHype for HimBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

rose84%

woody77%

amber69%

warm spicy61%

citrus100%

green92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

mineral69%

musky61%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both aromatic 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

Top15-30 mins

Brazilian OrangeMandarin OrangeGreen NotesMineral notes

Heart2-4 hrs

FreesiaViolet LeavesPink PepperCardamom

Base5-7 hrs

VetiverMuskAmberCedar

InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Cardamom, Mandarin Orange and Amber. Durations are only published for Hype for Him, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring25

Summer25

Fall100

Winter75

Day67

Night100

Spring81

Summer100

Fall54

Winter46

Day100

Night65

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men74

Unisex19

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#49,800

PerfumerRamón Béjar

Launched2014

Reviews0

Overall rank#31,275

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerHype for HimHigher 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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Hype for Him by Hinode opens with a zesty splash of Brazilian orange and sweet mandarin orange, backed by brisk green leaves and a stony mineral note that feels like cool river rocks. As the initial spray settles, violet leaves and soft freesia introduce a clean, slightly aquatic garden freshness, sharpened by a pinch…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Alchemy or Hype for Him?

Hype for Him takes 3 of 5 categories. Alchemy is rated 4.13/5 from 15 votes; Hype for Him is rated 4.24/5 from 34 votes. Choose Alchemy for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Hype for Him for a citrus and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Alchemy or Hype for Him?

Alchemy lasts longest (Alchemy 92/100, Hype for Him 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Alchemy or Hype for Him?

Alchemy projects furthest (Alchemy 75/100, Hype for Him 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Alchemy and Hype for Him smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Cardamom, Mandarin Orange and Amber.

Is Alchemy or Hype for Him better for summer or winter?

Alchemy suits evening wear; Hype for Him suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Alchemy and Hype for Him?

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. Hype for Him has top notes of Brazilian Orange, Mandarin Orange, Green Notes and Mineral notes, heart notes of Freesia, Violet Leaves, Pink Pepper and Cardamom, a base of Vetiver, Musk, Amber and Cedar.