Fragrance comparison

Alchimie vs Celebrity

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 1,926 ratings analysed

Alchimie

Rochas

4.211,920 votes

Rank #378 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Celebrity

Marc de la Morandiere

4.176 votes

Rank #55,624 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Celebrity takes 3 of 4 categories.

Alchimie
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Celebrity
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Alchimie1/4

Celebrity3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AlchimieRochas

CelebrityMarc de la Morandiere

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.21/ 5 · 1,920 votes

Have 52%Had 48%Want 0%

4.17/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 11%Had 15%Want 74%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

50%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityCelebrity

SillageCelebrity

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value100

Category winnerCelebrityBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet92%

vanilla84%

floral77%

powdery69%

soft spicy61%

fruity100%

sweet92%

vanilla84%

woody77%

citrus69%

powdery61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both fruity, sweet and vanilla

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

Top20-30 mins

CaramelRaspberryBlack CurrantPeachMelonCoconutItalian LemonBergamot

Heart3-4 hrs

PatchouliVirginian CedarTonka BeanWhite Woods

Base7-9 hrs

VanillaMusk

InformationalShared notesPeach, Black Currant, Coconut and Caramel. Durations are only published for Celebrity, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring45

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer50

Fall50

Winter75

Day100

Night53

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex4

Women96

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Casual 32%Date 28%Party 24%Work 16%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#378

PerfumerJacques Cavallier Belletrud

Launched—

Reviews163

Overall rank#55,624

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Celebrity by Marc de la Morandiere delivers an unapologetic rush of fruit and burnt sugar that grabs your attention right away. The first spray releases a tangy wave of raspberry, black currant, and bright Italian lemon before melting into warm caramel. It feels decadent. Sweet melon and coconut add a tropical creamin…

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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 Celebrity?

Celebrity takes 3 of 4 categories. Alchimie is rated 4.21/5 from 1,920 votes; Celebrity is rated 4.17/5 from 6 votes. Choose Alchimie for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Celebrity for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Alchimie or Celebrity?

Celebrity lasts longest (Celebrity 80/100, Alchimie 77/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Alchimie or Celebrity?

Projection is very close: Celebrity 71/100, Alchimie 70/100 for sillage.

Do Alchimie and Celebrity smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and vanilla accords. Common notes include Peach, Black Currant, Coconut and Caramel.

Is Alchimie or Celebrity better for summer or winter?

Celebrity suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Alchimie and Celebrity?

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. Celebrity has top notes of Caramel, Raspberry, Black Currant and Peach, heart notes of Patchouli, Virginian Cedar, Tonka Bean and White Woods, a base of Vanilla and Musk.