Fragrance comparison

Alchemy vs Ormonde Woman

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 1,935 ratings analysed

3 wins

Alchemy

Cuarzo The Circle · 2014

4.1315 votes

Rank #49,800 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

Ormonde Woman

Ormonde Jayne

4.161,920 votes

Rank #1,298 WoodyAromatic

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 longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Ormonde Woman
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Alchemy3/5

Ormonde Woman2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AlchemyCuarzo The Circle

Ormonde WomanOrmonde Jayne

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.13/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 40%Had 8%Want 53%

4.16/ 5 · 1,920 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

Category winnerOrmonde WomanRating 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

45%Love

36%Like

8%Ok

9%Dislike

2%Hate

1,874 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity92

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityAlchemy

SillageAlchemy

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value44

Category winnerAlchemyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

rose84%

woody77%

amber69%

warm spicy61%

woody100%

aromatic90%

green80%

warm spicy70%

powdery60%

fresh50%

Scent match47%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

GrassCardamomCoriander

Heart

Black hemlock or TsugaVioletJasmine

Base

VetiverCedarSandalwoodAmber

InformationalShared notesCoriander, Cardamom, Amber and Vetiver. 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

Summer58

Fall0

Winter78

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men3

Unisex47

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#49,800

PerfumerRamón Béjar

Launched2014

Reviews0

Overall rank#1,298

PerfumerGeza Schoen

Launched—

Reviews213

Category winnerOrmonde WomanHigher 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 Woman opens with a sharp flash of crushed green grass, cardamom, and coriander seed before deepening into its strange centerpiece, black hemlock absolute. Geza Schoen blended this coniferous wood with soft jasmine and violet, creating a shadowy, forest floor atmosphere that feels cool and dry. As it settles, v…

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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 Woman?

Alchemy takes 3 of 5 categories. Alchemy is rated 4.13/5 from 15 votes; Ormonde Woman is rated 4.16/5 from 1,920 votes. Choose Alchemy for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Ormonde Woman for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Alchemy or Ormonde Woman?

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

Which projects more, Alchemy or Ormonde Woman?

Alchemy projects furthest (Alchemy 75/100, Ormonde Woman 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Alchemy and Ormonde Woman smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Coriander, Cardamom, Amber and Vetiver.

Is Alchemy or Ormonde Woman better for summer or winter?

Alchemy suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Alchemy and Ormonde Woman?

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 Woman has top notes of Grass, Cardamom and Coriander, heart notes of Black hemlock or Tsuga, Violet and Jasmine, a base of Vetiver, Cedar, Sandalwood and Amber.