Fragrance comparison

Alpha vs Alchemist Freaking Amazing

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 4 ratings analysed

3 wins

Alpha

Phillippe Renoir

4.002 votes

Rank #64,299 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

61%scent match

Closely related

Alchemist Freaking Amazing

SugarBomb

3.502 votes

Rank #69,971 MineralAquatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Alpha takes 3 of 4 categories.

Alpha
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Alchemist Freaking Amazing
Choose it for a mineral and aquatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Alpha3/4

Alchemist Freaking Amazing1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Alpha
Sillage & projection: Alpha
Value for money: Alchemist Freaking Amazing
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Alpha

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AlphaPhillippe Renoir

Alchemist Freaking AmazingSugarBomb

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%

3.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 20%Had 0%Want 80%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

0%Love

50%Like

50%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

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityAlpha

SillageAlpha

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value50

Category winnerAlchemist Freaking AmazingBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

citrus84%

fresh spicy77%

amber69%

balsamic61%

mineral100%

aquatic92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

fresh spicy69%

fresh61%

Scent match61%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

Green MandarinBergamot

Heart

Mastic or LentisqueLavenderRosemaryCypress

Base

Mineral notesPatchouliAmberMusk

Top

CascaloneBergamotMandarin

Heart

Mastic or LentisqueLavenderRosemaryCypress

Base

Mineral notesPatchouliAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Mastic or Lentisque, Lavender and Rosemary. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall67

Winter0

Day100

Night100

Spring0

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men33

Unisex67

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#64,299

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#69,971

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAlphaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Phillippe Renoir Alpha opens with a bright burst of green mandarin and bergamot that quickly shifts into herbal lavender, cypress, and resinous mastic. The dry-down relies on cool mineral notes, patchouli, and amber to create a clean, grounded scent. It performs best on warm spring days and casual summer afternoons wh…

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Alchemist Freaking Amazing by SugarBomb presents a modern woody aromatic profile designed for daily wear. This unisex release centers on a sharp mineral and aquatic opening, transitioning into a green heart of mastic and cypress. It balances crisp bergamot citrus notes against a grounding base of patchouli and musk, m…

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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, Alpha or Alchemist Freaking Amazing?

Alpha takes 3 of 4 categories. Alpha is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes; Alchemist Freaking Amazing is rated 3.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Alpha for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Alchemist Freaking Amazing for a mineral and aquatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Alpha or Alchemist Freaking Amazing?

Alpha lasts longest (Alpha 60/100, Alchemist Freaking Amazing 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Alpha or Alchemist Freaking Amazing?

Alpha projects furthest (Alpha 50/100, Alchemist Freaking Amazing 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Alpha and Alchemist Freaking Amazing smell similar?

Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mastic or Lentisque, Lavender and Rosemary.

Is Alpha or Alchemist Freaking Amazing better for summer or winter?

Alpha suits day or night wear; Alchemist Freaking Amazing suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Alpha and Alchemist Freaking Amazing?

Alpha has top notes of Green Mandarin and Bergamot, heart notes of Mastic or Lentisque, Lavender, Rosemary and Cypress, a base of Mineral notes, Patchouli, Amber and Musk. Alchemist Freaking Amazing has top notes of Cascalone, Bergamot and Mandarin, heart notes of Mastic or Lentisque, Lavender, Rosemary and Cypress, a base of Mineral notes, Patchouli, Amber and Musk.