Fragrance comparison

Alchimie vs Amulet

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 1,945 ratings analysed

6 wins

Alchimie

Rochas

4.211,920 votes

Rank #377 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Amulet

Maori Collection

3.8425 votes

Rank #44,319 FruityCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Alchimie takes 6 of 7 categories.

Alchimie
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Amulet
Choose it for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Alchimie6/7

Amulet1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AlchimieRochas

AmuletMaori Collection

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.21/ 5 · 1,920 votes

Have 52%Had 48%Want 0%

3.84/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 49%Had 8%Want 43%

Category winnerAlchimieRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

51%Love

39%Like

2%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

1,736 votes

20%Love

60%Like

4%Ok

16%Dislike

0%Hate

25 votes

Category winnerAlchimieMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityAlchimie

SillageAlchimie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value46

Category winnerAlchimieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet92%

vanilla84%

floral77%

powdery69%

soft spicy61%

fruity100%

citrus92%

sweet84%

woody77%

white floral69%

soft spicy61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both fruity, sweet and soft spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PeachPlumLilacPearBlack CurrantCassiaHiacynthMandarin Orange

Heart

Black locustWisteriaCoconutHeliotropeJasmineRoseLily-of-the-Valley

Base

CaramelVanillaTonka BeanSandalwoodAmberLicoriceMusk

Top30 to 45 minutes

Black CurrantPearOrangeMandarin OrangeGrapefruit

Heart2 to 3 hours

PassionfruitTuberoseJasmineBulgarian Rose

Base3 to 4 hours

PatchouliLicoriceAgarwood (Oud)BirchWhite MuskVetiver

InformationalShared notesPear, Black Currant, Mandarin Orange and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Amulet, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring45

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring88

Summer100

Fall88

Winter75

Day100

Night83

Category winnerAmuletMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex4

Women96

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#377

PerfumerJacques Cavallier Belletrud

Launched—

Reviews163

Overall rank#44,319

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerAlchimieHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Alchimie by Rochas is an oriental floral fragrance for women that blends fruit, spice, and resins. It opens with a bright mix of peach, plum, and citrus before settling into a warm, powdery base of vanilla, caramel, and tonka bean. This 1998 classic remains a sought-after piece for those who enjoy sophisticated, sweet…

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Amulet by Maori Collection brings together bright fruitiness and an earthy, woody base. It bursts open with a vibrant blend of black currant, pear, grapefruit, orange, and mandarin orange, delivering a tart, candy-like freshness. As the opening settles, the heart reveals rich white floral notes of tuberose and jasmine…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Alchimie or Amulet?

Alchimie takes 6 of 7 categories. Alchimie is rated 4.21/5 from 1,920 votes; Amulet is rated 3.84/5 from 25 votes. Choose Alchimie for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Amulet for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Alchimie or Amulet?

Alchimie lasts longest (Alchimie 77/100, Amulet 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Alchimie or Amulet?

Alchimie projects furthest (Alchimie 70/100, Amulet 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Alchimie and Amulet smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and soft spicy accords. Common notes include Pear, Black Currant, Mandarin Orange and Jasmine.

Is Alchimie or Amulet better for summer or winter?

For summer, Amulet is the stronger pick. For winter, Alchimie is the stronger pick. Amulet suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Alchimie and Amulet?

Alchimie has top notes of Peach, Plum, Lilac and Pear, heart notes of Black locust, Wisteria, Coconut and Heliotrope, a base of Caramel, Vanilla, Tonka Bean and Sandalwood. Amulet has top notes of Black Currant, Pear, Orange and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Passionfruit, Tuberose, Jasmine and Bulgarian Rose, a base of Patchouli, Licorice, Agarwood (Oud) and Birch.