Fragrance comparison

Alchemy vs Lelas Lelasniech Oud

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 19 ratings analysed

2 wins

Alchemy

Cuarzo The Circle · 2014

4.1315 votes

Rank #45,395 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Lelas Lelasniech Oud

LELAS

3.004 votes

Rank #63,876 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Alchemy takes 2 of 4 categories.

Alchemy
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Lelas Lelasniech Oud
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Alchemy2/4

Lelas Lelasniech Oud1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Alchemy
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Lelas Lelasniech Oud
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Alchemy

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AlchemyCuarzo The Circle

Lelas Lelasniech OudLELAS

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.13/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 40%Had 8%Want 53%

3.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 31%Had 13%Want 56%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

50%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity92

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityAlchemy

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value92

Category winnerLelas Lelasniech OudBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

rose84%

woody77%

amber69%

warm spicy61%

woody100%

warm spicy90%

aromatic80%

oud70%

balsamic60%

sweet50%

Scent match43%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

Top15-30 mins

SandalowoodPink Pepper

Heart2-4 hrs

Agarwood (Oud)CardamomAmber

Base6-8+ hrs

Brazilian RosewoodVetiverTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Cardamom, Agarwood (Oud) and Amber. Durations are only published for Lelas Lelasniech Oud, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring25

Summer25

Fall100

Winter75

Day67

Night100

Spring0

Summer0

Fall50

Winter100

Day63

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

Date 34%Work 30%Casual 20%Party 16%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#45,395

PerfumerRamón Béjar

Launched2014

Reviews0

Overall rank#63,876

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerAlchemyHigher 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 →

Lelas Lelasniech Oud delivers a dry, aromatic wood profile with a sharp kick of spice. The opening flash of pink pepper and creamy sandalwood feels crisp before deepening into smoky agarwood and green cardamom. It smells refined, clean, and surprisingly easy to wear on regular weekdays. You do not get the barnyard fun…

Reviews →

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 Lelas Lelasniech Oud?

Alchemy takes 2 of 4 categories. Alchemy is rated 4.13/5 from 15 votes; Lelas Lelasniech Oud is rated 3.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Alchemy for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Lelas Lelasniech Oud for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Alchemy or Lelas Lelasniech Oud?

Alchemy lasts longest (Alchemy 92/100, Lelas Lelasniech Oud 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Alchemy or Lelas Lelasniech Oud?

Projection is very close: Alchemy 75/100, Lelas Lelasniech Oud 75/100 for sillage.

Do Alchemy and Lelas Lelasniech Oud smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Cardamom, Agarwood (Oud) and Amber.

Is Alchemy or Lelas Lelasniech Oud better for summer or winter?

Alchemy suits evening wear; Lelas Lelasniech Oud suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Alchemy and Lelas Lelasniech Oud?

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. Lelas Lelasniech Oud has top notes of Sandalowood and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud), Cardamom and Amber, a base of Brazilian Rosewood, Vetiver and Tonka Bean.