Fragrance comparison

Alchemy vs Liquid Aria

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 18 ratings analysed

3 wins

Alchemy

Cuarzo The Circle · 2014

4.1315 votes

Rank #50,255 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

58%scent match

Closely related

Liquid Aria

Lydeen

2.673 votes

Rank #73,895 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Alchemy takes 3 of 4 categories.

Alchemy
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Liquid Aria
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Alchemy3/4

Liquid Aria1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Alchemy
Sillage & projection: Alchemy
Value for money: Liquid Aria
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

Liquid AriaLydeen

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.13/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 40%Had 8%Want 53%

2.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 44%Had 22%Want 33%

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

0%Love

0%Like

67%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity92

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate42

Category winners

LongevityAlchemy

SillageAlchemy

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value50

Category winnerLiquid AriaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

rose84%

woody77%

amber69%

warm spicy61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

soft spicy77%

fresh spicy69%

earthy61%

Scent match58%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and fresh 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

Pink PepperCardamomPapyrus

Heart

VetiverNutmegMagnoliaSandal

Base

CedarAmberMuskMoss

InformationalShared notesNutmeg, Pink Pepper, Cardamom and Amber. 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

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#50,255

PerfumerRamón Béjar

Launched2014

Reviews0

Overall rank#73,895

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

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 →

Liquid Aria is a woody spicy fragrance that leans into dry, textured notes of papyrus, cardamom, and pink pepper. Upon hitting the skin, it offers a sharp, herbal opening before softening into a vetiver and cedar heart. It suits those seeking a minimalist, modern scent profile for cooler office days or transitional au…

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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 Liquid Aria?

Alchemy takes 3 of 4 categories. Alchemy is rated 4.13/5 from 15 votes; Liquid Aria is rated 2.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Alchemy for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Liquid Aria for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Alchemy or Liquid Aria?

Alchemy lasts longest (Alchemy 92/100, Liquid Aria 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Alchemy or Liquid Aria?

Alchemy projects furthest (Alchemy 75/100, Liquid Aria 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Alchemy and Liquid Aria smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Nutmeg, Pink Pepper, Cardamom and Amber.

Is Alchemy or Liquid Aria better for summer or winter?

Alchemy suits evening wear; Liquid Aria suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Alchemy and Liquid Aria?

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. Liquid Aria has top notes of Pink Pepper, Cardamom and Papyrus, heart notes of Vetiver, Nutmeg, Magnolia and Sandal, a base of Cedar, Amber, Musk and Moss.