Fragrance comparison

Alchemy vs Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Ivy

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 51 ratings analysed

3 wins

Alchemy

Cuarzo The Circle · 2014

4.1315 votes

Rank #45,071 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Ivy

Marc Jacobs

4.0336 votes

Rank #30,059 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Alchemy takes 3 of 5 categories.

Alchemy
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Ivy
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Alchemy3/5

Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Ivy2/5

Ratings & consensus: Alchemy
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Alchemy
Sillage & projection: Alchemy
Value for money: Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Ivy
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Ivy

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AlchemyCuarzo The Circle

Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash IvyMarc Jacobs

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.13/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 40%Had 8%Want 53%

4.03/ 5 · 36 votes

Have 30%Had 16%Want 54%

Category winnerAlchemyRating 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

47%Love

28%Like

6%Ok

19%Dislike

0%Hate

36 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity92

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity43

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityAlchemy

SillageAlchemy

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value75

Category winnerMarc Jacobs Autumn Splash IvyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

rose84%

woody77%

amber69%

warm spicy61%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

powdery84%

aromatic77%

citrus69%

iris61%

Scent match41%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

CardamomMandarin OrangeNutmeg

Heart2-3 hrs

Orris Root

Base4-6 hrs

SuedeSandalwoodTonka BeanVetiver

InformationalShared notesNutmeg, Cardamom, Mandarin Orange and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Ivy, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring25

Summer25

Fall100

Winter75

Day67

Night100

Spring67

Summer50

Fall92

Winter100

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Casual 41%Work 36%Date 15%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#45,071

PerfumerRamón Béjar

Launched2014

Reviews0

Overall rank#30,059

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerMarc Jacobs Autumn Splash IvyHigher 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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Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Ivy offers a breezy, spiced take on cool-weather woods. The scent opens with a brisk splash of mandarin orange, pungent nutmeg, and zesty green cardamom. That initial burst feels crisp and invigorating before transitioning into a plush heart centered entirely on orris root. The floral iris ch…

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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 Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Ivy?

Alchemy takes 3 of 5 categories. Alchemy is rated 4.13/5 from 15 votes; Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Ivy is rated 4.03/5 from 36 votes. Choose Alchemy for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Ivy for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Alchemy or Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Ivy?

Alchemy lasts longest (Alchemy 92/100, Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Ivy 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Alchemy or Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Ivy?

Alchemy projects furthest (Alchemy 75/100, Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Ivy 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Alchemy and Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Ivy smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Nutmeg, Cardamom, Mandarin Orange and Vetiver.

Is Alchemy or Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Ivy better for summer or winter?

Alchemy suits evening wear; Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Ivy suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Alchemy and Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Ivy?

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. Marc Jacobs Autumn Splash Ivy has top notes of Cardamom, Mandarin Orange and Nutmeg, heart notes of Orris Root, a base of Suede, Sandalwood, Tonka Bean and Vetiver.