Fragrance comparison

Figo Soleil vs Alchemy

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 66 ratings analysed

Figo Soleil

Maracujá Brasil

3.9451 votes

Rank #16,580 CitrusFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

21%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Alchemy

Cuarzo The Circle · 2014

4.1315 votes

Rank #44,973 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Alchemy takes 3 of 5 categories.

Figo Soleil
Choose it for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Alchemy
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Figo Soleil2/5

Alchemy3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Figo SoleilMaracujá Brasil

AlchemyCuarzo The Circle

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.94/ 5 · 51 votes

Have 35%Had 8%Want 57%

4.13/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 40%Had 8%Want 53%

Category winnerAlchemyRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

39%Love

35%Like

8%Ok

16%Dislike

2%Hate

51 votes

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

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity92

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityAlchemy

SillageAlchemy

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value84

¤ Price value46

Category winnerFigo SoleilBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fruity92%

floral84%

sweet77%

woody69%

musky61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

rose84%

woody77%

amber69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match21%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

FigMelonGrapefruitBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

MagnoliaLilyOrchidCorianderCardamomRose

Base5-7 hrs

MuskCedarAmber

Top

GeraniumCorianderLavenderNutmegPink PepperCardamomMandarin Orange

Heart

RoseAgarwood (Oud)AmberVetiverSandalwoodMagnoliaVioletPeach

Base

CedarBenzoinMusk

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Magnolia, Coriander and Cardamom. Durations are only published for Figo Soleil, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer69

Fall0

Winter34

Day100

Night37

Spring25

Summer25

Fall100

Winter75

Day67

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men16

Unisex57

Women27

Casual 40%Work 31%Date 19%Party 11%

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,580

PerfumerSymrise

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#44,973

PerfumerRamón Béjar

Launched2014

Reviews0

Category winnerFigo SoleilHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Figo Soleil by Maracujá Brasil delivers an instant rush of sunny fruit and crisp citrus. The opening hits immediately with ripe fig, juicy melon, and sharp grapefruit. It smells bright. Unlike dark, bitter fig leaves, this focuses on sweet fruit pulp splashed with sparkling mandarin orange. Soft magnolia and rose soon…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Figo Soleil or Alchemy?

Alchemy takes 3 of 5 categories. Figo Soleil is rated 3.94/5 from 51 votes; Alchemy is rated 4.13/5 from 15 votes. Choose Figo Soleil for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Alchemy for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Figo Soleil or Alchemy?

Alchemy lasts longest (Alchemy 92/100, Figo Soleil 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Figo Soleil or Alchemy?

Alchemy projects furthest (Alchemy 75/100, Figo Soleil 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Figo Soleil and Alchemy smell similar?

Clearly different: a 21% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Magnolia, Coriander and Cardamom.

Is Figo Soleil or Alchemy better for summer or winter?

Figo Soleil suits daytime wear; Alchemy suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Figo Soleil and Alchemy?

Figo Soleil has top notes of Fig, Melon, Grapefruit and Bergamot, heart notes of Magnolia, Lily, Orchid and Coriander, a base of Musk, Cedar 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.