Fragrance comparison

Alchimie vs Angel Les Parfums de Cuir

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

Updated 25 Oct 2026 2,495 ratings analysed

Alchimie

Rochas

4.211,920 votes

Rank #378 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Angel Les Parfums de Cuir

Mugler

4.39575 votes

Rank #1,969 SweetFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3.

Alchimie
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Angel Les Parfums de Cuir
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Alchimie3/7

Angel Les Parfums de Cuir3/7

Ratings & consensus: Angel Les Parfums de Cuir
Community sentiment: Angel Les Parfums de Cuir
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Angel Les Parfums de Cuir
Value for money: Alchimie
Versatility: Alchimie
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Alchimie

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AlchimieRochas

Angel Les Parfums de CuirMugler

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.21/ 5 · 1,920 votes

Have 52%Had 48%Want 0%

4.39/ 5 · 575 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

Category winnerAngel Les Parfums de CuirRating 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

55%Love

38%Like

1%Ok

7%Dislike

1%Hate

575 votes

Category winnerAngel Les Parfums de CuirMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageAngel Les Parfums de Cuir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value45

Category winnerAlchimieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet92%

vanilla84%

floral77%

powdery69%

soft spicy61%

sweet100%

fruity92%

leather84%

warm spicy77%

patchouli69%

animalic61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both fruity and sweet

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

Top15-30 mins

LeatherCotton CandyCassiaCoconutMelonJasmineMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

HoneyBlack CurrantApricotPlumRed BerriesPeachIrisOrchid

Base8-12 hrs

PatchouliDark ChocolateCaramelTonka BeanVanillaAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesPeach, Plum, Black Currant and Cassia. Durations are only published for Angel Les Parfums de Cuir, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring45

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring23

Summer13

Fall0

Winter100

Day34

Night100

Category winnerAlchimieMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex4

Women96

Men0

Unisex53

Women47

Date 40%Party 31%Casual 20%Work 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#378

PerfumerJacques Cavallier Belletrud

Launched—

Reviews163

Overall rank#1,969

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews64

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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Angel Les Parfums de Cuir takes Mugler’s famous patchouli-gourmand formula and wraps it in a supple leather jacket. Spray it once, and a brief hit of solvent alcohol quickly reveals tart bergamot, sweet cotton candy, and ripe apricot. You will notice the leather right away. It does not smell like animal dung or harsh …

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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 Angel Les Parfums de Cuir?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3. Alchimie is rated 4.21/5 from 1,920 votes; Angel Les Parfums de Cuir is rated 4.39/5 from 575 votes. Choose Alchimie for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Angel Les Parfums de Cuir for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Alchimie or Angel Les Parfums de Cuir?

They last about the same: Alchimie 77/100, Angel Les Parfums de Cuir 77/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Alchimie or Angel Les Parfums de Cuir?

Projection is very close: Angel Les Parfums de Cuir 71/100, Alchimie 70/100 for sillage.

Do Alchimie and Angel Les Parfums de Cuir smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and sweet accords. Common notes include Peach, Plum, Black Currant and Cassia.

Is Alchimie or Angel Les Parfums de Cuir better for summer or winter?

For summer, Angel Les Parfums de Cuir is the stronger pick. For winter, Alchimie is the stronger pick. Angel Les Parfums de Cuir suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Alchimie and Angel Les Parfums de Cuir?

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. Angel Les Parfums de Cuir has top notes of Leather, Cotton Candy, Cassia and Coconut, heart notes of Honey, Black Currant, Apricot and Plum, a base of Patchouli, Dark Chocolate, Caramel and Tonka Bean.