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Which Should You Buy?
A quietly modern aromatic that stands apart from typical fresh scents, Alchemy is a minimalist herbal-woody with a peppery kick and a breezy, natural aura. It is refined, uplifting, and versatile for everyday wear.
This is a seriously polarising scent - some love its quirky, herbal take on barbershop freshness, while others find it a "nauseating" headache. If you like something a bit weird and wonderful, worth a sniff, but avoid if you're sensitive to synthetics or want a safe blind buy.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 8% | 6% |
| Floral | 3% | 1% |
| Fruity | 1% | 1% |
| Green | 20% | 28% |
| Sweet | 0% | 6% |
| Warm | 30% | 24% |
| Woody | 29% | 26% |
| Earthy | 15% | 19% |
| Animalic | 0% | 0% |
| Fresh | 20% | 13% |
Mood
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Top Notes
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Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Alchemy excels in spring with its radiant clary sage and grapefruit top, offering a bright, herbal freshness ideal for cool or temperate weather. Its subtle spice and woodiness make it wearable in early fall but too light and airy for winter.
Occasions
The gentle projection and fresh herbal-woody character make Alchemy ideal for office and casual settings where a clean, unique presence is valued. It is too subtle for formal or athletic occasions, lacking the boldness or energy for either.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its moderate projection and fresh, green character make it a decent casual or sport option, though some find it can be strong initially. However, the strong cannabis note might be too controversial for formal settings or the office, despite its eventual 'after shower' clean dry down.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Aromatic, Woody, Soft Spicy accords and Pepper, Vetiver notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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