L'Eau De Corse Cologne vs Alchemy (2018)
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
31%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Alchemy (2018) takes 3 of 4 categories.
L'Eau De Corse CologneChoose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Alchemy (2018)Choose it for a amber and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.
L'Eau De Corse Cologne1/4
Alchemy (2018)3/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Alchemy (2018)
- Sillage & projection
- Alchemy (2018)
- Value for money
- Alchemy (2018)
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- L'Eau De Corse Cologne
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
L'Eau De Corse CologneOriza L. LegrandAlchemy (2018)AftelierWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.09/ 5 · 32 votes
Have 40%Had 12%Want 48%
5.00/ 5 · 5 votes
Have 20%Had 2%Want 78%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate41%Love
38%Like
16%Ok
3%Dislike
3%Hate
32 votes
100%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
5 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityAlchemy (2018)
SillageAlchemy (2018)
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerAlchemy (2018)Best value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
aromatic86%
fresh spicy72%
herbal58%
amber44%
fresh30%
amber100%
citrus92%
rose84%
woody77%
vanilla69%
yellow floral61%
Scent match31%Clearly different · both citrus and amber
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
Bitter OrangeMyrtleLabdanumOrangewood
No top / heart / base split published
Top
Bitter OrangeBergamotBlack Pepper
Heart
Turkish RoseYlang-YlangIndian Jasmine
Base
LabdanumBenzoinVanilla
InformationalShared notesBitter Orange and Labdanum. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring86
Summer100
Fall7
Winter7
Day100
Night23
Spring0
Summer0
Fall100
Winter0
Day100
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#22,225
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews5
Overall rank#31,709
PerfumerMandy Aftel
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerL'Eau De Corse CologneHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotL'Eau De Corse Cologne is a brisk bitter orange cologne with an aromatic, herbal edge. Reviews point to an opening that feels like freshly peeled orange skin, tart, sharp and almost fizzy, before myrtle and labdanum add a softer sweetness underneath. It suits spring and summer daytime wear best, especially if you enjo…
Reviews →A warm amber floral perfume oil built around bitter orange, ylang-ylang, rose, jasmine, and a resinous vanilla base. Alchemy (2018) opens bright and slightly peppery, then settles into a soft, cozy mix of flowers, labdanum, benzoin, and vanilla. It suits anyone who enjoys artisanal, vintage-leaning perfumes with real …
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, L'Eau De Corse Cologne or Alchemy (2018)?
Alchemy (2018) takes 3 of 4 categories. L'Eau De Corse Cologne is rated 4.09/5 from 32 votes; Alchemy (2018) is rated 5.00/5 from 5 votes. Choose L'Eau De Corse Cologne for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Alchemy (2018) for a amber and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, L'Eau De Corse Cologne or Alchemy (2018)?
Alchemy (2018) lasts longest (Alchemy (2018) 60/100, L'Eau De Corse Cologne 42/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, L'Eau De Corse Cologne or Alchemy (2018)?
Alchemy (2018) projects furthest (Alchemy (2018) 69/100, L'Eau De Corse Cologne 33/100), based on community performance votes.
Do L'Eau De Corse Cologne and Alchemy (2018) smell similar?
Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and amber accords. Common notes include Bitter Orange and Labdanum.
Is L'Eau De Corse Cologne or Alchemy (2018) better for summer or winter?
L'Eau De Corse Cologne suits daytime wear; Alchemy (2018) suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in L'Eau De Corse Cologne and Alchemy (2018)?
L'Eau De Corse Cologne features Bitter Orange, Myrtle, Labdanum and Orangewood. Alchemy (2018) has top notes of Bitter Orange, Bergamot and Black Pepper, heart notes of Turkish Rose, Ylang-Ylang and Indian Jasmine, a base of Labdanum, Benzoin and Vanilla.
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