Fragrance comparison

Alchemy vs Sueño Suave

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 77 ratings analysed

3 wins

Alchemy

Cuarzo The Circle · 2014

4.1315 votes

Rank #50,255 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Sueño Suave

Jacques Zolty

3.6362 votes

Rank #19,498 WoodyCitrus

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.
Sueño Suave
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Alchemy3/5

Sueño Suave2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AlchemyCuarzo The Circle

Sueño SuaveJacques Zolty

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.13/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 40%Had 8%Want 53%

3.63/ 5 · 62 votes

Have 37%Had 10%Want 53%

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

23%Love

37%Like

16%Ok

19%Dislike

5%Hate

43 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity92

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityAlchemy

SillageAlchemy

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value58

Category winnerSueño SuaveBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

rose84%

woody77%

amber69%

warm spicy61%

woody100%

citrus90%

fruity80%

sweet70%

aromatic60%

warm spicy50%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic 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

FigLemonNectarineBergamotMandarin OrangePeach

Heart

Black PepperCardamomNutmegCorianderDamask Rose

Base

SandalwoodVetiverSugarCedarPatchouliTonka BeanAmber

InformationalShared notesCoriander, Nutmeg, Cardamom and Mandarin Orange. 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

Fall72

Winter67

Day100

Night47

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men19

Unisex56

Women26

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#50,255

PerfumerRamón Béjar

Launched2014

Reviews0

Overall rank#19,498

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerSueño SuaveHigher 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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Sueño Suave by Jacques Zolty offers a sun-drenched blend of succulent fig and nectarine grounded in warm sandalwood. This fruity gourmand fragrance shifts from a bright, citrus-forward opening to a spiced, resinous base. It performs best during warm spring days, providing a soft, intimate presence on the skin that fee…

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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 Sueño Suave?

Alchemy takes 3 of 5 categories. Alchemy is rated 4.13/5 from 15 votes; Sueño Suave is rated 3.63/5 from 62 votes. Choose Alchemy for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Sueño Suave for a woody and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Alchemy or Sueño Suave?

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

Which projects more, Alchemy or Sueño Suave?

Alchemy projects furthest (Alchemy 75/100, Sueño Suave 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Alchemy and Sueño Suave smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Coriander, Nutmeg, Cardamom and Mandarin Orange.

Is Alchemy or Sueño Suave better for summer or winter?

Alchemy suits evening wear; Sueño Suave suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Alchemy and Sueño Suave?

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. Sueño Suave has top notes of Fig, Lemon, Nectarine and Bergamot, heart notes of Black Pepper, Cardamom, Nutmeg and Coriander, a base of Sandalwood, Vetiver, Sugar and Cedar.