Andromeda Eau de Parfum bottle Andromeda
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2015 Year 1998
££ Price Tier ££
Alchimie Eau de Parfum bottle Alchimie

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Andromeda Eau de Parfum
This one is a real head-scratcher and polarising, Andromeda conjures up visions of either luxurious alien fruit or a cheap air freshener. It delivers beast longevity, but whether that's a good thing depends entirely on your nose - sample before you commit, obviously.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Alchimie Eau de Parfum
A legendary, much-missed masterpiece, Alchimie is either an intoxicating, complex floriental dream or a muddled, cucumber-pickled nightmare depending on your skin chemistry. The passion for its return is palpable, a true testament to its unique, divisive charm.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 6% 7%
Floral 32% 28%
Fruity 13% 17%
Green 12% 10%
Sweet 32% 35%
Warm 6% 7%
Woody 9% 5%
Earthy 4% 2%
Animalic 5% 4%
Fresh 13% 16%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Andromeda EdP
Alchimie EdP

Notes

Accords

Andromeda Eau de Parfum Alchimie Eau de Parfum
100%
Woody
55%
79%
Fruity
100%
99%
Sweet
99%
92%
Vanilla
79%
89%
White Floral
60%
81%
Amber
56%
76%
Floral
79%
70%
Powdery
67%
61%
Green
56%
Woody shared
100%
55%
Fruity shared
79%
100%
Sweet shared
99%
99%
Vanilla shared
92%
79%
White Floral shared
89%
60%
Amber shared
81%
56%
Floral shared
76%
79%
Powdery shared
70%
67%
Green shared
61%
56%

Performance

Andromeda Eau de Parfum Alchimie Eau de Parfum
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Strong
Projection
Strong
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Andromeda Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Given its strong projection and remarkable longevity, Andromeda is best for casual wear and dates where you want to make an impression. It might be a bit too much for a professional office setting, and its fruity-sweet nature doesn't quite fit formal events or active sports.

Alchimie Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its rich, enveloping nature and reported strong projection make it less suitable for office wear, but perfect for date nights or formal events where its depth can truly shine. While some find it too much for casual daytime, many still cherish it for cozy, relaxed moments, especially in cooler weather.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
93%
Olfactory
99%
Notes
89%
Accord
91%
Key Similarities

Both share White Floral, Green, Amber accords and Amber, Tonka Bean notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Andromeda Eau de Parfum
Alchimie Eau de Parfum
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