Fragrance comparison

Zipped Premier vs Alchemy

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 28 ratings analysed

3 wins

Zipped Premier

Perfumer's Workshop

4.3813 votes

Rank #31,824 AmberFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

Alchemy

Cuarzo The Circle · 2014

4.1315 votes

Rank #50,087 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Zipped Premier takes 3 of 5 categories.

Zipped Premier
Choose it for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Alchemy
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Zipped Premier3/5

Alchemy2/5

Ratings & consensus: Zipped Premier
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Alchemy
Sillage & projection: Alchemy
Value for money: Zipped Premier
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Zipped Premier

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Zipped PremierPerfumer's Workshop

AlchemyCuarzo The Circle

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.38/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 58%Had 15%Want 27%

4.13/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 40%Had 8%Want 53%

Category winnerZipped PremierRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

62%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

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

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity92

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityAlchemy

SillageAlchemy

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value97

¤ Price value46

Category winnerZipped PremierBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

sweet77%

vanilla69%

citrus61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

rose84%

woody77%

amber69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, aromatic and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CorianderRed AppleAmalfi LemonMandarin Orange

Heart

NutmegLavenderViolet

Base

AmberTonka BeanMuskWoodsy Notes

Top

GeraniumCorianderLavenderNutmegPink PepperCardamomMandarin Orange

Heart

RoseAgarwood (Oud)AmberVetiverSandalwoodMagnoliaVioletPeach

Base

CedarBenzoinMusk

InformationalShared notesCoriander, Mandarin Orange, Nutmeg and Lavender. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall43

Winter29

Day100

Night50

Spring25

Summer25

Fall100

Winter75

Day67

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#31,824

PerfumerPierre Negrin

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#50,087

PerfumerRamón Béjar

Launched2014

Reviews0

Category winnerZipped PremierHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Zipped Premier opens with a sharp burst of Amalfi lemon, red apple, and mandarin orange before warming into a spicy nutmeg and lavender heart. Designed by Pierre Negrin, this cheapie settles into a cozy base of amber, tonka bean, and musk. It works best for casual spring days, gym sessions, or morning errands when you…

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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…

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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, Zipped Premier or Alchemy?

Zipped Premier takes 3 of 5 categories. Zipped Premier is rated 4.38/5 from 13 votes; Alchemy is rated 4.13/5 from 15 votes. Choose Zipped Premier for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, 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, Zipped Premier or Alchemy?

Alchemy lasts longest (Alchemy 92/100, Zipped Premier 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Zipped Premier or Alchemy?

Alchemy projects furthest (Alchemy 75/100, Zipped Premier 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Zipped Premier and Alchemy smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and amber accords. Common notes include Coriander, Mandarin Orange, Nutmeg and Lavender.

Is Zipped Premier or Alchemy better for summer or winter?

Zipped Premier suits daytime wear; Alchemy suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Zipped Premier and Alchemy?

Zipped Premier has top notes of Coriander, Red Apple, Amalfi Lemon and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Nutmeg, Lavender and Violet, a base of Amber, Tonka Bean, Musk and Woodsy Notes. 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.