Alchimie vs Aphrodisiac
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
63%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Alchimie takes 5 of 7 categories.
AlchimieChoose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
AphrodisiacChoose it for a fruity and soft spicy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Alchimie5/7
Aphrodisiac2/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Alchimie
- Community sentiment
- Alchimie
- Longevity
- Alchimie
- Sillage & projection
- Alchimie
- Value for money
- Aphrodisiac
- Versatility
- Aphrodisiac
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Alchimie
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
AlchimieRochasAphrodisiacMiraculumWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.21/ 5 · 1,920 votes
Have 52%Had 48%Want 0%
3.10/ 5 · 30 votes
Have 44%Had 16%Want 40%
Category winnerAlchimieRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate51%Love
39%Like
2%Ok
8%Dislike
0%Hate
1,736 votes
10%Love
37%Like
17%Ok
27%Dislike
10%Hate
30 votes
Category winnerAlchimieMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityAlchimie
SillageAlchimie
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerAphrodisiacBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfruity100%
sweet92%
vanilla84%
floral77%
powdery69%
soft spicy61%
fruity100%
soft spicy90%
sweet80%
floral70%
vanilla60%
rose50%
Scent match63%Closely related · both fruity, sweet and soft spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
PeachPlumLilacPearBlack CurrantCassiaHiacynthMandarin Orange
Heart
Black locustWisteriaCoconutHeliotropeJasmineRoseLily-of-the-Valley
Base
CaramelVanillaTonka BeanSandalwoodAmberLicoriceMusk
Top
Black CurrantPearPink Pepper
Heart
JasmineRoseTuberose
Base
Tonka BeanCaramelVetiver
InformationalShared notesPear, Black Currant, Jasmine and Rose. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring45
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer89
Fall100
Winter44
Day100
Night67
Category winnerAphrodisiacMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#379
PerfumerJacques Cavallier Belletrud
Launched—
Reviews163
Overall rank#66,351
PerfumerMaja Hyży
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerAlchimieHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAlchimie 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…
Reviews →Miraculum Aphrodisiac opens with a tart splash of dark black currant and juicy pear, accented by a subtle prickle of pink pepper. As the bright initial fruitiness settles on skin, a sweet floral heart of jasmine, classic rose, and smooth tuberose emerges. The dry down shifts toward cozy gourmand warmth, lingering on s…
Reviews →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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Alchimie or Aphrodisiac?
Alchimie takes 5 of 7 categories. Alchimie is rated 4.21/5 from 1,920 votes; Aphrodisiac is rated 3.10/5 from 30 votes. Choose Alchimie for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Aphrodisiac for a fruity and soft spicy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Alchimie or Aphrodisiac?
Alchimie lasts longest (Alchimie 77/100, Aphrodisiac 54/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Alchimie or Aphrodisiac?
Alchimie projects furthest (Alchimie 70/100, Aphrodisiac 46/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Alchimie and Aphrodisiac smell similar?
Closely related: a 63% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and soft spicy accords. Common notes include Pear, Black Currant, Jasmine and Rose.
Is Alchimie or Aphrodisiac better for summer or winter?
For summer, Aphrodisiac is the stronger pick. For winter, Alchimie is the stronger pick. Aphrodisiac suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Alchimie and Aphrodisiac?
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. Aphrodisiac has top notes of Black Currant, Pear and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Jasmine, Rose and Tuberose, a base of Tonka Bean, Caramel and Vetiver.
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