Fragrance comparison

Alchemy vs Rose Morocco

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 81 ratings analysed

4 wins

Alchemy

Cuarzo The Circle · 2014

4.1315 votes

Rank #49,760 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

62%scent match

Closely related

Rose Morocco

Vertus

3.7466 votes

Rank #27,141 WoodyRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Alchemy takes 4 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.
Rose Morocco
Choose it for a woody and rose character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Alchemy4/5

Rose Morocco1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AlchemyCuarzo The Circle

Rose MoroccoVertus

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.13/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 40%Had 8%Want 53%

3.74/ 5 · 66 votes

Have 41%Had 14%Want 45%

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

27%Love

39%Like

14%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

66 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity92

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityAlchemy

SillageAlchemy

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value36

Category winnerAlchemyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

rose84%

woody77%

amber69%

warm spicy61%

woody100%

rose92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

powdery69%

musky61%

Scent match62%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and rose

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

AppleSaffronCardamom

Heart

RoseCashmere WoodGeraniumPeachVioletCedarMagnoliaLily

Base

Tonka BeanSandalwoodMuskVanillaAgarwood (Oud)PatchouliAmberVetiver

InformationalShared notesGeranium, Cardamom, Rose 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

Spring40

Summer20

Fall85

Winter100

Day100

Night85

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men0

Unisex43

Women57

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#49,760

PerfumerRamón Béjar

Launched2014

Reviews0

Overall rank#27,141

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerRose MoroccoHigher 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 →

Vertus Rose Morocco introduces a dark, spiced take on the classic rose note. By blending tart apple with saffron and cardamom at the start, this unisex blend shifts away from typical sweet florals. Instead, it offers a dry woodiness that wears beautifully in cold weather, settling into a cozy, resinous base on the ski…

Reviews →

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 Rose Morocco?

Alchemy takes 4 of 5 categories. Alchemy is rated 4.13/5 from 15 votes; Rose Morocco is rated 3.74/5 from 66 votes. Choose Alchemy for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Rose Morocco for a woody and rose character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Alchemy or Rose Morocco?

Alchemy lasts longest (Alchemy 92/100, Rose Morocco 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Alchemy or Rose Morocco?

Alchemy projects furthest (Alchemy 75/100, Rose Morocco 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Alchemy and Rose Morocco smell similar?

Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and rose accords. Common notes include Geranium, Cardamom, Rose and Agarwood (Oud).

Is Alchemy or Rose Morocco better for summer or winter?

Alchemy suits evening wear; Rose Morocco suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Alchemy and Rose Morocco?

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. Rose Morocco has top notes of Apple, Saffron and Cardamom, heart notes of Rose, Cashmere Wood, Geranium and Peach, a base of Tonka Bean, Sandalwood, Musk and Vanilla.