Spicebomb vs Alkimia Uomo
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
60%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
SpicebombChoose it for a warm spicy and cinnamon character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Alkimia UomoChoose it for a warm spicy and cinnamon character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Spicebomb2/4
Alkimia Uomo2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Spicebomb
- Sillage & projection
- Alkimia Uomo
- Value for money
- Alkimia Uomo
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Spicebomb
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
SpicebombViktor&RolfAlkimia UomoGuru ScentWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.31/ 5 · 13,349 votes
Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%
4.29/ 5 · 7 votes
Have 7%Had 20%Want 73%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate53%Love
33%Like
5%Ok
8%Dislike
1%Hate
13,349 votes
57%Love
14%Like
29%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
7 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevitySpicebomb
SillageAlkimia Uomo
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerAlkimia UomoBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwarm spicy100%
cinnamon90%
tobacco80%
sweet70%
soft spicy60%
leather50%
warm spicy100%
cinnamon90%
fresh spicy80%
tobacco70%
citrus60%
aromatic50%
Scent match60%Closely related · both warm spicy, cinnamon and tobacco
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Pink PepperelemiBergamotGrapefruit
Heart
CinnamonPaprikaSaffron
Base
TobaccoLeatherVetiver
Top15-30 mins
BergamotGrapefruitSaffron
Heart2-4 hrs
CinnamonAllspiceCardamom
Base5-7 hrs
TobaccoBenzoinLeatherVetiverPatchouli
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Grapefruit, Cinnamon and Saffron. Durations are only published for Alkimia Uomo, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring33
Summer13
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring75
Summer50
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#25,928
PerfumerOlivier Polge
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#40,225
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews2
Category winnerSpicebombHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotViktor&Rolf Spicebomb opens with a sharp burst of fresh pink pepper and citrus, immediate and energetic. It quickly pivots to a sweet, comforting cinnamon that dominates the scent profile. As the fragrance settles, warm tobacco and supple leather emerge, creating a rich layer that clings to your skin. Designed for col…
Reviews →Alkimia Uomo by Guru Scent is a brisk, dry spice fragrance built for clean daytime wear. It does not lean on heavy syrupy sugars. Instead, the opening punches through with bitter grapefruit, zesty bergamot, and a dry prickle of saffron before calming into warm cinnamon and allspice. A base of earthy vetiver, dry tobac…
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, Spicebomb or Alkimia Uomo?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Spicebomb is rated 4.31/5 from 13,349 votes; Alkimia Uomo is rated 4.29/5 from 7 votes. Choose Spicebomb for a warm spicy and cinnamon character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Alkimia Uomo for a warm spicy and cinnamon character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Spicebomb or Alkimia Uomo?
Spicebomb lasts longest (Spicebomb 71/100, Alkimia Uomo 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Spicebomb or Alkimia Uomo?
Alkimia Uomo projects furthest (Alkimia Uomo 79/100, Spicebomb 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Spicebomb and Alkimia Uomo smell similar?
Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, cinnamon and tobacco accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Grapefruit, Cinnamon and Saffron.
Is Spicebomb or Alkimia Uomo better for summer or winter?
Alkimia Uomo suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Spicebomb and Alkimia Uomo?
Spicebomb has top notes of Pink Pepper, elemi, Bergamot and Grapefruit, heart notes of Cinnamon, Paprika and Saffron, a base of Tobacco, Leather and Vetiver. Alkimia Uomo has top notes of Bergamot, Grapefruit and Saffron, heart notes of Cinnamon, Allspice and Cardamom, a base of Tobacco, Benzoin, Leather and Vetiver.
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