Alchemy vs Zipped Premier
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
48%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Zipped Premier takes 3 of 5 categories.
AlchemyChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Zipped PremierChoose it for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Alchemy2/5
Zipped Premier3/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Zipped Premier
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Alchemy
- Sillage & projection
- Alchemy
- Value for money
- Zipped Premier
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Zipped Premier
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
AlchemyCuarzo The CircleZipped PremierPerfumer's WorkshopWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.13/ 5 · 15 votes
Have 40%Had 8%Want 53%
4.38/ 5 · 13 votes
Have 58%Had 15%Want 27%
Category winnerZipped PremierRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate60%Love
20%Like
7%Ok
0%Dislike
13%Hate
15 votes · too few to score
38%Love
62%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
13 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityAlchemy
SillageAlchemy
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerZipped PremierBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
fresh spicy92%
rose84%
woody77%
amber69%
warm spicy61%
amber100%
fresh spicy92%
aromatic84%
sweet77%
vanilla69%
citrus61%
Scent match48%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and amber
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
GeraniumCorianderLavenderNutmegPink PepperCardamomMandarin Orange
Heart
RoseAgarwood (Oud)AmberVetiverSandalwoodMagnoliaVioletPeach
Base
CedarBenzoinMusk
Top
CorianderRed AppleAmalfi LemonMandarin Orange
Heart
NutmegLavenderViolet
Base
AmberTonka BeanMuskWoodsy Notes
InformationalShared notesCoriander, Lavender, Nutmeg 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 seasonSpring25
Summer25
Fall100
Winter75
Day67
Night100
Spring100
Summer100
Fall43
Winter29
Day100
Night50
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#50,087
PerfumerRamón Béjar
Launched2014
Reviews0
Overall rank#31,824
PerfumerPierre Negrin
Launched—
Reviews4
Category winnerZipped PremierHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAlchemy 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 →Zipped Premier opens with a sharp burst of Amalfi lemon, red apple, and mandarin orange before warming into a spicy nutmeg and lavender heart. Designed by Pierre Negrin, this cheapie settles into a cozy base of amber, tonka bean, and musk. It works best for casual spring days, gym sessions, or morning errands when you…
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 Zipped Premier?
Zipped Premier takes 3 of 5 categories. Alchemy is rated 4.13/5 from 15 votes; Zipped Premier is rated 4.38/5 from 13 votes. Choose Alchemy for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Zipped Premier for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Alchemy or Zipped Premier?
Alchemy lasts longest (Alchemy 92/100, Zipped Premier 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Alchemy or Zipped Premier?
Alchemy projects furthest (Alchemy 75/100, Zipped Premier 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Alchemy and Zipped Premier smell similar?
Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Coriander, Lavender, Nutmeg and Mandarin Orange.
Is Alchemy or Zipped Premier better for summer or winter?
Alchemy suits evening wear; Zipped Premier suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Alchemy and Zipped Premier?
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. Zipped Premier has top notes of Coriander, Red Apple, Amalfi Lemon and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Nutmeg, Lavender and Violet, a base of Amber, Tonka Bean, Musk and Woodsy Notes.
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