Asteroid
NicheendEau de Parfum2022
Side by side
Asteroid vs. Alkemi
Is Asteroid better than Alkemi?
Alkemi rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
Sandalwood
amberbalsamicwoodywarm spicypowdery
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Asteroid and Alkemi?
| Asteroid | Alkemi | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2022 | 2010 |
| Gender | Unisex | Female |
| Perfumer | — | Marie Duchêne |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Asteroid and Alkemi smell?
Asteroid
Amber
Balsamic
Woody
Oud
Iris
Warm Spicy
Powdery
Beeswax
Alkemi
Amber
Woody
Balsamic
Warm Spicy
Patchouli
Smoky
Powdery
Sweet
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Asteroid and Alkemi share?
Top
OrangeBergamotCloveNutmegCinnamonCoriander
AmberYlang-Ylang
Heart
Orris RootMagnoliaNarcissus
MyrrhPatchouliIncenseCedarwood
Base
Copaiba BalsamOudBeeswaxGuaiac WoodAmbergrisTonka BeanCedarVetiverSandalwoodMusk
VanilleCashmere WoodSandalwood
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Woody Notes
OudGuaiac WoodCedarSandalwood
SandalwoodCedarwood
Floral Notes
Orris RootMagnoliaNarcissus
Ylang-Ylang
Oriental Notes
Tonka Bean
Myrrh
Where they fit
When and where do Asteroid and Alkemi work?
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Asteroid or Alkemi?
| Asteroid | Alkemi | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 2.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
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What do reviewers say about Asteroid and Alkemi?
The mineral-metallic drydown is what distinguishes this one. It shifts the warmth into something that feels studied rather than sweet.Asteroid
The kind of scent you wear for yourself first. Moderate sillage means it stays close, a quiet companion through long winter evenings rather than a room-announcing entrance.Alkemi
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