Fragrance comparison

Alchemy vs Kriska Mania

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 426 ratings analysed

Alchemy

Cuarzo The Circle · 2014

4.1315 votes

Rank #50,255 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Kriska Mania

Natura

4.12411 votes

Rank #4,619 Warm SpicyCacao

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Kriska Mania 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.
Kriska Mania
Choose it for a warm spicy and cacao character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Alchemy2/5

Kriska Mania3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AlchemyCuarzo The Circle

Kriska ManiaNatura

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.13/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 40%Had 8%Want 53%

4.12/ 5 · 411 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

Category winnerKriska ManiaRating 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

50%Love

30%Like

5%Ok

13%Dislike

3%Hate

411 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity92

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityAlchemy

SillageAlchemy

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value71

Category winnerKriska ManiaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

rose84%

woody77%

amber69%

warm spicy61%

warm spicy100%

cacao92%

woody84%

sweet77%

caramel69%

aromatic61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody 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

Top

SaltCardamomPink PepperMandarin Orange

Heart

CoumarinWalnutGardeniaMagnolia

Base

CacaoCaramelSandalwoodAmberwoodCedarMusk

InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Cardamom, Mandarin Orange and Sandalwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring25

Summer25

Fall100

Winter75

Day67

Night100

Spring34

Summer12

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men2

Unisex20

Women78

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#50,255

PerfumerRamón Béjar

Launched2014

Reviews0

Overall rank#4,619

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews37

Category winnerKriska ManiaHigher 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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Kriska Mania from Natura brings a salty, spicy gourmand profile to life. It balances cardamom and pink pepper with a core of nutty walnut, gardenia, and coumarin. The finish leans into a rich blend of cacao and caramel, making it a warming choice for cooler evenings or winter days when you want something cozy yet dist…

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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 Kriska Mania?

Kriska Mania takes 3 of 5 categories. Alchemy is rated 4.13/5 from 15 votes; Kriska Mania is rated 4.12/5 from 411 votes. Choose Alchemy for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Kriska Mania for a warm spicy and cacao character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Alchemy or Kriska Mania?

Alchemy lasts longest (Alchemy 92/100, Kriska Mania 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Alchemy or Kriska Mania?

Alchemy projects furthest (Alchemy 75/100, Kriska Mania 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Alchemy and Kriska Mania smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Cardamom, Mandarin Orange and Sandalwood.

Is Alchemy or Kriska Mania better for summer or winter?

Alchemy suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Alchemy and Kriska Mania?

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. Kriska Mania has top notes of Salt, Cardamom, Pink Pepper and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Coumarin, Walnut, Gardenia and Magnolia, a base of Cacao, Caramel, Sandalwood and Amberwood.