Fragrance comparison

Rasputin vs Alchemical Spice

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 211 ratings analysed

Rasputin

SweDoft

3.87208 votes

Rank #5,912 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Alchemical Spice

Bramasole

4.333 votes

Rank #59,725 Warm SpicyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Alchemical Spice takes 3 of 4 categories.

Rasputin
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Alchemical Spice
Choose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Rasputin1/4

Alchemical Spice3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Alchemical Spice
Sillage & projection: Alchemical Spice
Value for money: Alchemical Spice
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Rasputin

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

RasputinSweDoft

Alchemical SpiceBramasole

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.87/ 5 · 208 votes

Have 40%Had 11%Want 49%

4.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 33%Had 17%Want 50%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

45%Love

30%Like

12%Ok

12%Dislike

2%Hate

182 votes

33%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage88

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityAlchemical Spice

SillageAlchemical Spice

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value49

¤ Price value50

Category winnerAlchemical SpiceBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

woody83%

aromatic65%

patchouli48%

sweet30%

warm spicy100%

fresh spicy91%

smoky83%

oud74%

leather65%

aromatic56%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both warm spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PineappleBergamotJasmine

Heart

CardamomClovesPatchouliCinammonDark Chocolate

Base

MuskCedarAgarwood (Oud)Tonka BeanIncense

Notes

CardamomNutmegAgarwood (Oud)CastoreumCuminBlack PepperGingerClovesCinnamonCorianderRoseIncense

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Cloves, Agarwood (Oud) and Incense. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring73

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring25

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day33

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men66

Unisex27

Women7

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,912

PerfumerSfean J.A.

Launched—

Reviews36

Overall rank#59,725

PerfumerFabio Meloni

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerRasputinHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Rasputin by SweDoft opens with a zesty pineapple and bergamot mix that quickly settles into a spicy, woody heart. Notes of dark chocolate, cinnamon, and cloves dominate, anchored by a base of oud, tonka bean, and incense. This woody spicy composition is best suited for cooler weather and evening wear, offering a disti…

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Alchemical Spice by Bramasole hits the skin with an intense blast of cracked black pepper, green cardamom, and pungent nutmeg. Nose Fabio Meloni built this fragrance for men who appreciate dry, unyielding spice profiles rather than modern sugary gourmands. As the initial sharp bite settles down, smoky incense and dens…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Rasputin or Alchemical Spice?

Alchemical Spice takes 3 of 4 categories. Rasputin is rated 3.87/5 from 208 votes; Alchemical Spice is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes. Choose Rasputin for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Alchemical Spice for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Rasputin or Alchemical Spice?

Alchemical Spice lasts longest (Alchemical Spice 100/100, Rasputin 74/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rasputin or Alchemical Spice?

Alchemical Spice projects furthest (Alchemical Spice 88/100, Rasputin 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rasputin and Alchemical Spice smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Cloves, Agarwood (Oud) and Incense.

Is Rasputin or Alchemical Spice better for summer or winter?

Alchemical Spice suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rasputin and Alchemical Spice?

Rasputin has top notes of Pineapple, Bergamot and Jasmine, heart notes of Cardamom, Cloves, Patchouli and Cinammon, a base of Musk, Cedar, Agarwood (Oud) and Tonka Bean. Alchemical Spice features Cardamom, Nutmeg, Agarwood (Oud), Castoreum and Cumin.