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Brioni Extrait vs Alchemy

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

Updated 31 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Brioni Extrait takes 3 of 5 categories.

  • Brioni Extrait

    Choose it for a woody and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

  • Alchemy

    Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Brioni Extrait3/5
Alchemy2/5
Ratings & consensus
Brioni Extrait
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Alchemy
Sillage & projection
Brioni Extrait
Value for money
Alchemy
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Brioni Extrait

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Brioni ExtraitBrioni
AlchemyCuarzo The Circle
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.62/ 5 · 16 votes
Have 9%Had 2%Want 89%
4.13/ 5 · 15 votes
Have 40%Had 8%Want 53%
Category winnerBrioni ExtraitRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
75%Love
19%Like
0%Ok
6%Dislike
0%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

60%Love
20%Like
7%Ok
0%Dislike
13%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity91
〰 Sillage76
♥ Love / hate91
⏱ Longevity92
〰 Sillage75
♥ Love / hate78
Category winners

LongevityAlchemy

SillageBrioni Extrait

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value34
¤ Price value46
Category winnerAlchemyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
floral92%
warm spicy84%
powdery77%
amber69%
fresh spicy61%
aromatic100%
fresh spicy92%
rose84%
woody77%
amber69%
warm spicy61%
Scent match48%Some overlap · both woody, fresh spicy and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
NutmegVioletLavenderSicilian Lemon
Heart
MagnoliaCognacCedarSaffron
Base
SandalwoodCashmere WoodTonka BeanAmberAgarwood (Oud)Incense
Top
GeraniumCorianderLavenderNutmegPink PepperCardamomMandarin Orange
Heart
RoseAgarwood (Oud)AmberVetiverSandalwoodMagnoliaVioletPeach
Base
CedarBenzoinMusk
InformationalShared notesNutmeg, Violet, Lavender and Magnolia. 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
Summer60
Fall100
Winter100
Day50
Night100
Spring25
Summer25
Fall100
Winter75
Day67
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men86
Unisex0
Women14
Men0
Unisex100
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,406

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#50,255

PerfumerRamón Béjar

Launched2014

Reviews0

Category winnerBrioni ExtraitHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Brioni Extrait opens with a sharp burst of Sicilian lemon and crushed lavender before settling into a warm core of nutmeg and violet leaf. Rich cognac and dry cedarwood build depth across the heart, anchored by dark saffron accents that temper the early floral brightness. As the scent matures on warm skin, heavy agarw…

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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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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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Brioni Extrait or Alchemy?

Brioni Extrait takes 3 of 5 categories. Brioni Extrait is rated 4.62/5 from 16 votes; Alchemy is rated 4.13/5 from 15 votes. Choose Brioni Extrait for a woody and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Alchemy for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Brioni Extrait or Alchemy?

They last about the same: Alchemy 92/100, Brioni Extrait 91/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Brioni Extrait or Alchemy?

Projection is very close: Brioni Extrait 76/100, Alchemy 75/100 for sillage.

Do Brioni Extrait and Alchemy smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Nutmeg, Violet, Lavender and Magnolia.

Is Brioni Extrait or Alchemy better for summer or winter?

Brioni Extrait suits evening wear; Alchemy suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Brioni Extrait and Alchemy?

Brioni Extrait has top notes of Nutmeg, Violet, Lavender and Sicilian Lemon, heart notes of Magnolia, Cognac, Cedar and Saffron, a base of Sandalwood, Cashmere Wood, Tonka Bean and Amber. 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.

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