Fragrance comparison

Alchemy vs Pluie

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 17 ratings analysed

2 wins

Alchemy

Cuarzo The Circle · 2014

4.1315 votes

Rank #50,255 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

Pluie

Andre d'Archer

4.502 votes

Rank #57,880 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Alchemy takes 2 of 3 categories.

Alchemy
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Pluie
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Alchemy2/3

Pluie1/3

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

PluieAndre d'Archer

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.13/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 40%Had 8%Want 53%

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 53%Had 13%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

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity92

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage92

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityAlchemy

SillagePluie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

rose84%

woody77%

amber69%

warm spicy61%

woody100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

floral77%

patchouli69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both woody, fresh spicy 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

Notes

Mandarin OrangeNutmegMagnoliaPatchouliCedarCinnamonCorianderAngelicaBay Leaf

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesCoriander, Nutmeg, Mandarin Orange and Magnolia. 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

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#50,255

PerfumerRamón Béjar

Launched2014

Reviews0

Overall rank#57,880

PerfumerAndre d'Archer

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…

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Pluie by Andre d'Archer offers a crisp, aromatic burst of green mandarin orange and cool coriander. It settles into a dry woodiness, making it an excellent daily companion for hot, humid summer afternoons when you want to feel refreshed.

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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 Pluie?

Alchemy takes 2 of 3 categories. Alchemy is rated 4.13/5 from 15 votes; Pluie is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Alchemy for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Pluie for a woody and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Alchemy or Pluie?

Alchemy lasts longest (Alchemy 92/100, Pluie 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Alchemy or Pluie?

Pluie projects furthest (Pluie 92/100, Alchemy 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Alchemy and Pluie smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Coriander, Nutmeg, Mandarin Orange and Magnolia.

Is Alchemy or Pluie better for summer or winter?

Alchemy suits evening wear; Pluie suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Alchemy and Pluie?

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. Pluie features Mandarin Orange, Nutmeg, Magnolia, Patchouli and Cedar.