Fragrance comparison

Alchimie vs Celena in Portofino

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 1,932 ratings analysed

3 wins

Alchimie

Rochas

4.211,920 votes

Rank #378 FruitySweet

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56%scent match

Closely related

Celena in Portofino

Marc Joseph

4.5012 votes

Rank #20,181 SweetFruity

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Alchimie takes 3 of 5 categories.

Alchimie
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Celena in Portofino
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Alchimie3/5

Celena in Portofino2/5

Ratings & consensus: Celena in Portofino
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Alchimie
Sillage & projection: Alchimie
Value for money: Celena in Portofino
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

Celena in PortofinoMarc Joseph

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.21/ 5 · 1,920 votes

Have 52%Had 48%Want 0%

4.50/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 30%Had 6%Want 64%

Category winnerCelena in PortofinoRating 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

67%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityAlchimie

SillageAlchimie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value69

Category winnerCelena in PortofinoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet92%

vanilla84%

floral77%

powdery69%

soft spicy61%

sweet100%

fruity92%

caramel84%

powdery77%

vanilla69%

amber61%

Scent match56%Closely related · 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

Top15-30 mins

PeachPearDried Plum

Heart2-4 hrs

CaramelJasmineNeroli

Base6-8+ hrs

VanillaAmberSandalwoodWhite Musk

InformationalShared notesPeach, Pear, Jasmine and Caramel. Durations are only published for Celena in Portofino, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring45

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring50

Summer42

Fall100

Winter92

Day56

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex4

Women96

Men10

Unisex20

Women70

Date 33%Casual 29%Party 25%Work 13%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#378

PerfumerJacques Cavallier Belletrud

Launched—

Reviews163

Overall rank#20,181

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

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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Marc Joseph Celena in Portofino serves up an unapologetically rich blend of ripe orchard fruit and thick confectionary sweetness. The first spray releases juicy peach, crisp pear, and dark dried plum before melting into an opulent pool of buttery caramel and creamy jasmine. Soft vanilla, golden amber, and smooth sanda…

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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 Celena in Portofino?

Alchimie takes 3 of 5 categories. Alchimie is rated 4.21/5 from 1,920 votes; Celena in Portofino is rated 4.50/5 from 12 votes. Choose Alchimie for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Celena in Portofino for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Alchimie or Celena in Portofino?

Alchimie lasts longest (Alchimie 77/100, Celena in Portofino 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Alchimie or Celena in Portofino?

Alchimie projects furthest (Alchimie 70/100, Celena in Portofino 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Alchimie and Celena in Portofino smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and vanilla accords. Common notes include Peach, Pear, Jasmine and Caramel.

Is Alchimie or Celena in Portofino better for summer or winter?

Celena in Portofino suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Alchimie and Celena in Portofino?

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. Celena in Portofino has top notes of Peach, Pear and Dried Plum, heart notes of Caramel, Jasmine and Neroli, a base of Vanilla, Amber, Sandalwood and White Musk.