Hype for Him vs Alchemy
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
33%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Hype for Him takes 3 of 5 categories.
Hype for HimChoose it for a citrus and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
AlchemyChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Hype for Him3/5
Alchemy2/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Hype for Him
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Alchemy
- Sillage & projection
- Alchemy
- Value for money
- Hype for Him
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Hype for Him
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Hype for HimHinodeAlchemyCuarzo The CircleWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.24/ 5 · 34 votes
Have 48%Had 27%Want 26%
4.13/ 5 · 15 votes
Have 40%Had 8%Want 53%
Category winnerHype for HimRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate53%Love
32%Like
3%Ok
9%Dislike
3%Hate
34 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
Category winners
LongevityAlchemy
SillageAlchemy
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerHype for HimBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
green92%
woody84%
aromatic77%
mineral69%
musky61%
aromatic100%
fresh spicy92%
rose84%
woody77%
amber69%
warm spicy61%
Scent match33%Clearly different · both aromatic and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
Brazilian OrangeMandarin OrangeGreen NotesMineral notes
Heart2-4 hrs
FreesiaViolet LeavesPink PepperCardamom
Base5-7 hrs
VetiverMuskAmberCedar
Top
GeraniumCorianderLavenderNutmegPink PepperCardamomMandarin Orange
Heart
RoseAgarwood (Oud)AmberVetiverSandalwoodMagnoliaVioletPeach
Base
CedarBenzoinMusk
InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Pink Pepper, Cardamom and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Hype for Him, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring81
Summer100
Fall54
Winter46
Day100
Night65
Spring25
Summer25
Fall100
Winter75
Day67
Night100
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#31,275
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#49,760
PerfumerRamón Béjar
Launched2014
Reviews0
Category winnerHype for HimHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotHype for Him by Hinode opens with a zesty splash of Brazilian orange and sweet mandarin orange, backed by brisk green leaves and a stony mineral note that feels like cool river rocks. As the initial spray settles, violet leaves and soft freesia introduce a clean, slightly aquatic garden freshness, sharpened by a pinch…
Reviews →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 →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, Hype for Him or Alchemy?
Hype for Him takes 3 of 5 categories. Hype for Him is rated 4.24/5 from 34 votes; Alchemy is rated 4.13/5 from 15 votes. Choose Hype for Him for a citrus and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Alchemy for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Hype for Him or Alchemy?
Alchemy lasts longest (Alchemy 92/100, Hype for Him 67/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Hype for Him or Alchemy?
Alchemy projects furthest (Alchemy 75/100, Hype for Him 56/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Hype for Him and Alchemy smell similar?
Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Pink Pepper, Cardamom and Vetiver.
Is Hype for Him or Alchemy better for summer or winter?
Hype for Him suits daytime wear; Alchemy suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Hype for Him and Alchemy?
Hype for Him has top notes of Brazilian Orange, Mandarin Orange, Green Notes and Mineral notes, heart notes of Freesia, Violet Leaves, Pink Pepper and Cardamom, a base of Vetiver, Musk, Amber and Cedar. 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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