Only The Wise vs Alchemy (2018)
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
53%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Alchemy (2018) takes 2 of 2 categories.
Only The WiseChoose it for a white floral and vanilla character.
Alchemy (2018)Choose it for a amber and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Only The Wise0/2
Alchemy (2018)2/2
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Not scored
- Sillage & projection
- Not scored
- Value for money
- Alchemy (2018)
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Alchemy (2018)
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Only The WiseNicheAlchemy (2018)AftelierWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split5.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%
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 hateNot enough votes yet
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
LongevityNo data
SillageNo data
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerAlchemy (2018)Best value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwhite floral100%
vanilla91%
amber83%
yellow floral74%
citrus65%
sweet56%
amber100%
citrus92%
rose84%
woody77%
vanilla69%
yellow floral61%
Scent match53%Some overlap · both amber, vanilla and citrus
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Bitter Orange
Heart
Ylang-YlangJasmine Sambac
Base
LilyBenzoinVanilla
Top
Bitter OrangeBergamotBlack Pepper
Heart
Turkish RoseYlang-YlangIndian Jasmine
Base
LabdanumBenzoinVanilla
InformationalShared notesBitter Orange, Ylang-Ylang, Benzoin and Vanilla. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonNo season votes yet
Spring0
Summer0
Fall100
Winter0
Day100
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesNot enough votes yet
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#61,612
PerfumerChristian Provenzano
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#32,555
PerfumerMandy Aftel
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerAlchemy (2018)Higher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotOnly The Wise by Niche opens with sharp bitter orange before melting into a heart of ylang-ylang and jasmine sambac. This oriental floral composition settles on a creamy base of benzoin, lily, and vanilla, offering a resinous, sweet finish. It performs best as a versatile unisex scent for autumn evenings or formal ind…
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, Only The Wise or Alchemy (2018)?
Alchemy (2018) takes 2 of 2 categories. Only The Wise is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Alchemy (2018) is rated 5.00/5 from 5 votes. Choose Only The Wise for a white floral and vanilla character. Choose Alchemy (2018) for a amber and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Do Only The Wise and Alchemy (2018) smell similar?
Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, vanilla and citrus accords. Common notes include Bitter Orange, Ylang-Ylang, Benzoin and Vanilla.
Is Only The Wise or Alchemy (2018) better for summer or winter?
Alchemy (2018) suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Only The Wise and Alchemy (2018)?
Only The Wise has top notes of Bitter Orange, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine Sambac, a base of Lily, Benzoin and Vanilla. 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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