Fragrance comparison

Alchemy vs Tsuzumi Boshi

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 61 ratings analysed

3 wins

Alchemy

Cuarzo The Circle · 2014

4.1315 votes

Rank #45,228 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

Tsuzumi Boshi

DI SER

4.3746 votes

Rank #18,878 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.
Tsuzumi Boshi
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Alchemy3/5

Tsuzumi Boshi2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AlchemyCuarzo The Circle

Tsuzumi BoshiDI SER

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.13/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 40%Had 8%Want 53%

4.37/ 5 · 46 votes

Have 34%Had 10%Want 56%

Category winnerTsuzumi BoshiRating 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

61%Love

22%Like

11%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

46 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity92

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityAlchemy

SillageAlchemy

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value40

Category winnerAlchemyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

rose84%

woody77%

amber69%

warm spicy61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

fresh spicy77%

citrus69%

balsamic61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · 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

Top15-30 mins

Japanese LemonCardamom

Heart1.5-3 hrs

GeraniumFennelNutmeg

Base4-6 hrs

Pine TreeSandalwoodPatchouliAgarwood (Oud)Palisander Rosewood

InformationalShared notesGeranium, Nutmeg, Cardamom and Agarwood (Oud). Durations are only published for Tsuzumi Boshi, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring25

Summer25

Fall100

Winter75

Day67

Night100

Spring100

Summer63

Fall56

Winter31

Day100

Night28

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men36

Unisex64

Women0

Work 44%Casual 38%Date 13%Party 5%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#45,228

PerfumerRamón Béjar

Launched2014

Reviews0

Overall rank#18,878

PerfumerYasuyuki Shinohara

Launched—

Reviews12

Category winnerTsuzumi BoshiHigher 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 →

DI SER Tsuzumi Boshi delivers an immediate rush of sour Japanese lemon peel backed by green, crushed cardamom pods. It feels intensely clean right out of the nozzle. Within ten minutes, the citrus bite softens as herbal fennel and earthy geranium take over the middle projection. The base settles into authentic Japanes…

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Alchemy or Tsuzumi Boshi?

Alchemy takes 3 of 5 categories. Alchemy is rated 4.13/5 from 15 votes; Tsuzumi Boshi is rated 4.37/5 from 46 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 Tsuzumi Boshi for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Alchemy or Tsuzumi Boshi?

Alchemy lasts longest (Alchemy 92/100, Tsuzumi Boshi 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Alchemy or Tsuzumi Boshi?

Alchemy projects furthest (Alchemy 75/100, Tsuzumi Boshi 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Alchemy and Tsuzumi Boshi smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Geranium, Nutmeg, Cardamom and Agarwood (Oud).

Is Alchemy or Tsuzumi Boshi better for summer or winter?

Alchemy suits evening wear; Tsuzumi Boshi suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Alchemy and Tsuzumi Boshi?

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. Tsuzumi Boshi has top notes of Japanese Lemon and Cardamom, heart notes of Geranium, Fennel and Nutmeg, a base of Pine Tree, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Agarwood (Oud).