Fragrance comparison

Alchemy vs Ormonde Man

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 2,067 ratings analysed

Alchemy

Cuarzo The Circle · 2014

4.1315 votes

Rank #49,760 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

61%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Ormonde Man

Ormonde Jayne

4.122,052 votes

Rank #609 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ormonde Man 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.
Ormonde Man
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Alchemy2/5

Ormonde Man3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AlchemyCuarzo The Circle

Ormonde ManOrmonde Jayne

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.13/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 40%Had 8%Want 53%

4.12/ 5 · 2,052 votes

Have 77%Had 23%Want 0%

Category winnerOrmonde ManRating 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

51%Love

31%Like

9%Ok

7%Dislike

1%Hate

1,368 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity92

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityAlchemy

SillageAlchemy

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value50

Category winnerOrmonde ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

rose84%

woody77%

amber69%

warm spicy61%

woody100%

aromatic88%

warm spicy77%

fresh spicy65%

soft spicy53%

powdery42%

Scent match61%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

CardamomPink PepperJuniper BerriesBergamotCoriander

Heart

Black hemlock or TsugaAgarwood (Oud)

Base

CedarSandalwoodVetiverMusk

InformationalShared notesCoriander, Pink Pepper, Cardamom and Agarwood (Oud). 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

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter59

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men78

Unisex19

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#49,760

PerfumerRamón Béjar

Launched2014

Reviews0

Overall rank#609

PerfumerGeza Schoen

Launched—

Reviews418

Category winnerOrmonde ManHigher 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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Ormonde Man opens with a sharp burst of bergamot, pink pepper, and green juniper berries that instantly sets a cool, forest-like tone. As the top notes settle, the central black hemlock note emerges alongside dry cedar and soft cardamom, creating an aromatic coniferous atmosphere on skin. The base grounds the fragranc…

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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 Ormonde Man?

Ormonde Man takes 3 of 5 categories. Alchemy is rated 4.13/5 from 15 votes; Ormonde Man is rated 4.12/5 from 2,052 votes. Choose Alchemy for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Ormonde Man for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Alchemy or Ormonde Man?

Alchemy lasts longest (Alchemy 92/100, Ormonde Man 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Alchemy or Ormonde Man?

Alchemy projects furthest (Alchemy 75/100, Ormonde Man 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Alchemy and Ormonde Man smell similar?

Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Coriander, Pink Pepper, Cardamom and Agarwood (Oud).

Is Alchemy or Ormonde Man better for summer or winter?

Alchemy suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Alchemy and Ormonde Man?

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. Ormonde Man has top notes of Cardamom, Pink Pepper, Juniper Berries and Bergamot, heart notes of Black hemlock or Tsuga and Agarwood (Oud), a base of Cedar, Sandalwood, Vetiver and Musk.